Kelly Schiller

Kelly Schiller is a Senior Academic Advisor and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati, affiliated with the College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services. She has served as a liaison to multiple colleges, including Arts and Sciences and Education, and currently supports students across all majors through the Center for Exploratory Studies. Her work integrates academic advising with student wellness and success programming.

• M.A. in Community Mental Health and School Counseling, University of Cincinnati, 2004

Her research and professional interests focus on academic advising, first-year student transition, mental health in educational settings, and intergenerational advising. She emphasizes practical skill development and student engagement through advising practices.

The publication record shows a focus on integrating mental health support within school and higher education systems, particularly through early triage and counseling frameworks. Her work bridges academic advising with psychological support services.

• Staff Excellence in Advising Nominee, College of Arts and Sciences, 2014
• UCUAADA Member of the Month, December 2017
• 2018 College of Arts and Sciences Best Student Reviews
• 2019 UCUAADA Nominee Best Colleague
• 2020 CARES Award Nominee Pride of the Lion
• 2023 Sarah Grant Barber Award Nominee
• 2024 UCUAADA Great Colleague Award
• 2024 Advising Unit of the Year

Kelly Schiller has advised numerous undergraduate students in exploratory and declared majors, though no formal graduate advisees are listed. She has contributed to advising through teaching success courses such as MLTI-1075 and MLTI-123, and has been instrumental in organizing university-wide advising initiatives, including the Annual Advising Conference and Orientation Planning Committee. Her service includes sponsoring student groups like DAAP Design in Mind and participating in diversity and inclusion efforts such as Safe Zone and Trans*Ally programs.

Kelly Schiller is actively involved in multiple professional organizations, including the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), Ohio Academic Advising Association (OHAAA), American College Counseling Association (ACCA), and the University of Cincinnati Undergraduate Academic Advising Association (UCUAADA). She contributes to advising communities through conference presentations, committee work, and leadership in campus-wide student success initiatives.