Jill Lawler

Hello! I'm an Academic Advisor with the School of Human Ecology (SoHE) Advising Center. Visit the SoHE Advising Center website for details about our office, registration deadlines, FAQs, and advising updates related to registration for each of our majors. 

I'm a graduate of the UT School of Human Ecology and completed the Coordinated Program in Dietetics (now the Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics) in 2011 to become a Registered Dietitian (RD). I realized I wanted to support college students in some way as a result of my volunteer and work experiences on campus while in school, particularly with the UHS Nutrition Peer Education Program (now the Longhorn Wellness Peer Educators Program). I thought academic advising might be a good fit and have been working at UT since fall 2011. I spent 3 years with the Economics Department (College of Liberal Arts) and transitioned to the SoHE Advising Center in 2014.

Although I do not currently work as a Registered Dietitian, I definitely love talking with people about all things food-related. In addition to being fascinated by the gut microbiome, I'm particularly passionate about developing a positive approach to food in a world where we are often influenced to have a difficult and disordered relationship to our bodies and food. If you ever want to chat about this, I'm all ears! 

There are some great resources at UT that might be beneficial as you go through your time here including Registered Dietitians at University Health Services (available to UT students and staff) individual appointments & workshops, and CARE Counselors and Non-Academic Coordinators housed in the CNS Student Wellness Center in PAI 3.04 specifically dedicated to CNS students. 

I look forward to assisting you with academic planning and anything else to support you towards graduating from UT!

Advising Awards:

CNS Staff Excellence Award 2023 (staff and faculty nominated)

Natural Science Foundation Advising Award 2020: Natural Sciences Council (student nominated)

Outstanding Advisor Award 2013: Liberal Arts Council (student nominated)

Dedication to Students Award 2013: Academic Counselors Association (staff nominated)