Anthony Albecker
Student services adviser
54 Appleby Hall
612-625-3339
albecker@umn.edu
Advises for undergraduate programs in
About me
Hello! My name is Anthony Albecker and I am originally from Chicago, IL. I received an M.A. in communications from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and a certificate in postsecondary developmental education from the University of Minnesota. In addition to advising, I teach academic success and introductory communication courses. I am in the process of exploring Ph.D. programs. I am currently leaning towards a Ph.D. in higher education policy and administration here at the U of M.
My professional and academic interests revolve around issues of access and retention of first-generation and underrepresented student populations in higher education (and across the educational system for that matter). I feel it important to share that this passion is a result of being a first-generation college student and being in foster care. In addition to realizing these pursuits through advising and teaching, my recent professional presentations are geared towards providing advisers and instructors tools to help students develop self-advocacy skills along with promoting personal empowerment of students.
My hobbies outside of work include learning, sports (especially following Chicago teams), traveling, civic engagement, politics, eating, construction, and above all else, hanging out with my beautiful wife of five years, Julie. In addition to watching sports, I play basketball, run marathons, and bike. I live in Roseville and have three cats, a dog, and numerous fish.
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Walk-in advising hours
Tuesdays 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Thursdays 11 a.m. to noon | 54 Appleby Hall
Updated April 2008