Michael McManus
Director of Advising and Retention

M.A.T, Rhode Island College
B.A. - Political Science, University of Rhode Island

Favorite College Experience: Studying Abroad in Ireland for a semester.

Hobbies:  Running, Playing in the mountains, news junkie, and trying to force myself to read more books.

Words of wisdom: Ask a lot of questions, especially if you are new to ACC!

Contact Michael:
303.797.5654
michael.mcmanus@arapahoe.edu

Janet Ludwig
International Student Advisor
Janet works will the general student population and International Students.

M.A. - Applied Linguistics, University of Indiana
B.A. - Colorado State University

Favorite College Experience:  Peace Corps volunteer in Africa

Hobbies:  Traveling, skiing

Words of Wisdom: If you use all the resources here for you and you work hard, you can do great in all your classes.

Contact Janet:
303.797.5652
janet.ludwig@arapahoe.edu

James Shettleworth
Academic Advisor
James works with the general student population, student on Academic Probation and Academic Suspension, and students receiving the College Launch Scholarship.

MPA, University of Colorado - Denver
BS - Criminology, Metropolitan State College of Denver

Hobbies: Weightlifting, Reading, and Jazz music.

Contact James:
303.797.5653
james.shettleworth@arapahoe.edu

Julie Nicholson
Academic Advisor
Julie works with the general student population and 21st Century scholarship students.

M.A. - Psychology, Regis University (in progress)
B.S. - Applied Psychology, Regis University
A.A. - Arapahoe Community College

Favorite College Experience: Graduating with my husband, our children, and my family in the audience.

Hobbies: Reading murder mysteries and watching movies.

Words of Wisdom: If you are an adult learner, do not overload yourself. It is easy to take on too much and then feel so overwhelmed that you want to give up.

Contact Julie:
303.797.5245
julie.nicholson@arapahoe.edu

Andrew Tobin
CTE Case Manager
Andrew works with the general student population and students in Career & Technical Education programs.

M.A. - Counseling, Argosy University
B.A. - Music, University of Colorado - Boulder

Favorite College Experience:  Playing in a 300+ member marching band at the University of Oklahoma

Hobbies: Playing the saxophone, ice hockey, and climbing 14ers.

Words of Wisdom:  Take control of your future.  Be obsessed with your journey.

Contact Andrew:
303.797.5996
andrew.tobin@arapahoe.edu

Kristi Thorland,
Advising Coordinator
Kristi assists students in the Advising Office and coordinates special projects.

Contact Kristi:
303.797.5651
kristi.thorland@arapahoe.edu

Susan Lukowski
Advising Front Desk
Susan assists students at the Front Desk of the Advising Office.

B.S. - Elementary Education, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Favorite College Experience: A semester abroad in England and a month spent traveling through France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria.

Hobbies: Reading the classics and murder mysteries.

Words of Wisdom: Read, Interact, Explore.

Contact Susan:
303.797.5644
susan.lukowski@arapahoe.edu

Alex Garcia
Academic Advisor
Alex works with the general student population and 1st Generation Scholarship and Denver Scholarship Foundation students.

M.A. - Education, Azusa Pacific University
B.A. - American Studies, California Statu University - Fullerton
A.A. - History, Mt. San Antonio College

Favorite College Experience: Enjoying the graduation ceremonies for my B.A. and especially my M.A. degrees were very special. My parents are Cuban immigrants who had high school diplomas and were not familiar on how to navigate the college system. I was the first in my family to receive a college degree and I know I made my parents very proud and set an example for my younger siblings.

Hobbies: Anything hockey related... Go Kings Go! Playing with my children, laying on the beach.

Words of Wisdom:  Work hard and never give up!

Contact Alex:
303.797.5976
alex.garcia@arapahoe.edu

Daniela Higgins
Academic Advisor
Daniela works with the general student population and 1st Generation Scholarship and Denver Scholarship Foundation students.

M.A. - Webster University
B.S. - Rollins College

Favorite College Experience: Meeting new people

Hobbies: Hiking and reading

Words of Wisdom: Stay positive and on track with your goals despite obstacles.

Contact Daniela:
303.797.5904
daniela.higgins@arapahoe.edu