Director, Academic Advising

As the director of University Advising, Dr. Ruthie Spiers works closely with academic units to promote consistent and effective advising for our students. She organizes professional development opportunities for all campus advisors and provides leadership and support to Auburn’s Advisors and Counselors Caucus. Spiers formerly served as the coordinator of the freshman learning community program, as an academic counselor, and as director of the Exploratory Advising Center for undecided first-year students. She completed her undergraduate studies in psychology at Presbyterian College and advanced degrees in counseling and higher education administration at Auburn University. She lives in Auburn with her husband and three daughters.