College of Justice Safety, & Military Science Advising Information
EKU’s JSMS Advising Office is committed to delivering high-quality academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement between students and faculty to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.
The office is available to assist you with all your advising needs, such as:
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Academic Advisors
The College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science advising team uses a scheduling system to schedule appointments. Admitted students can find their advisor in their Slate portal, and use the appropriate link to schedule an appointment.
If you are not currently a justice and safety major, you can schedule with any advisor that is listed and they will be able to help you with enrolling or changing your major and course suggestions.
During the summer months, please email jsadvising@eku.edu for any advising questions. Individual advisor calendars will open again in the fall.
On-Campus Program Advisors

Colby Foley
Academic Advisor
Stratton 267
859-622-1976
colby.foley@eku.edu
Office Hours:
M-F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Patti Matthews
Academic Advisor
Stratton 267
859-622-7314
patti.matthews@eku.edu
Office Hours:
M-F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm


Renee Wheatley
Academic Advisor
Stratton 269
859-622-7315
renee.wheatley@eku.edu
Office Hours:
M-F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Online Program Advisors

Kim Chitwood
Professional Academic Advisor / Adjunct Faculty
Stratton 216-A
859-622-6921
Kim.Chitwood@eku.edu
Program Website:
Safety, Security & Emergency Management

Amy Eades
Professional Academic Advisor
amy.eades@eku.edu
Stratton 345E
859-622-5086
Program Website:
Graduate Criminology & Criminal Justice

Chris Adkins
Professional Academic Advisor
859-622-7568
Christopher.Adkins@eku.edu
Programs: Emergency Medical Care

Tanya Ritter
Professional Academic Advisor / Adjunct Faculty
tanya.ritter@eku.edu
Stratton 216
859-622-2381
Program Website:
Occupational Safety

Christie Templeton
Professional Academic Advisor
christy.templeton@eku.edu
Ashland 102
859-622-5874
Program Website:
Fire Protection & Paramedicine Science