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 registration updates for each of our majors. 

I graduated from UT in 2011 and completed the Coordinated Program in Dietetics here in SoHE (now Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics) to become a Registered Dietitian. I realized I wanted to support college students in some way after my volunteer and work experiences on campus during school, particularly with University Health Services and UT Athletics. I thought academic advising might be a good fit and have loved working with UT students since fall 2011! I first spent 3 amazing years with the Economics Advising Center (College of Liberal Arts) and was excited to transition to the SoHE Advising Center in 2014.

Although I do not work as a dietitian, I definitely love talking about all things food-related! In addition to being fascinated by the gut microbiome, I'm also 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 for CNS students including the CARE Counselors and Non-Academic Coordinators available at the CNS Student Wellness Center (PAI 5th floor). There are also Registered Dietitians at University Health Services offering workshops and individual appointments to support you during your time here (available to students/faculty/staff).

I look forward to supporting you as you work toward graduation!

Awards:

CNS Staff Excellence Award 2023 

Natural Science Foundation Advising Award 2020: Natural Sciences Council

Outstanding Advisor Award 2013: Liberal Arts Council 

Dedication to Students Award 2013: Academic Counselors Association