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Advising Resources

University College Advising

First year students and others interested in majoring in Philosophy will see professional advisors in University College until they are transferred to the College of Arts and Sciences.

The advisor serving students in the Philosophy major is Caroline Phillips who can be reached via email or by phone: 874-5890. You can visit University College’s academic advising website to schedule an appointment.

College of Arts and Sciences Advising

Once settled into the Philosophy Major, you face exciting challenges regarding how you will structure your studies as well as your life beyond the classroom.

Our Department advising team is happy to talk with you about your academic progress and options, about how you are doing, and about your future plans. Please contact anyone on this list and let us know how we can help make your time at URI transformative.

  • Dr. James Haile, specializing in Continental philosophy, Philosophy of Literature, Philosophy of Place, Africana Philosophy, and Philosophy of Race 
    • Contact Dr Haile at james_haile@uri.edu
    • Set up an advising appointment to see Dr. Haile in 232 Chafee Hall by email.
  • Dr. Will Krieger, focusing on Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Technology, Epistemology, and Archaeological Theory and Methods
    • Contact Dr. Krieger at krieger@uri.edu or by phone at 874-2812.
    • Set up an advising appointment to see Dr. Krieger in 228 Chafee Hall by email ore phone, or by logging into e-Campus and following the path: Home -> Advisement -> Make an Appointment with Advisor or by logging in to Starfish with your URI username and password, and then click the box next to Dr. Krieger’s name to set up an appointment.
  • Dr Doug Reed, focusing on Ancient Western Philosophy, Ethics and VIrtue
    • Contact Dr. Reed at douglassreed@uri.edu
    • Set up an advising appointment to see Dr. Reed in 227 Chafee Hall by logging into e-Campus and following the path: Home -> Advisement -> Make an Appointment with Advisor or by logging in to Starfish with your URI username and password, and then click the box next to Dr. Reed’s name to set up an appointment.

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