Bryce enjoys helping people become better learners. All of his teaching, writing, consulting, and advising is focused on that goal. Bryce came to BYU in 2007 after working in the Utah public schools as a teacher and coach. He has a B.S. degree in Exercise Science, a M.S. in Instructional Design, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology.

Melanie Burton is an Academic & Career Advisor who has worked in several campus advising areas as well as with campus-wide advisor professional development. She helped design the Test Preparation and Testing Strategies student development course, and has worked closely with first generation and at-risk students. She also serves as one of two outreach coordinators for LGBTQ & SSA students on campus.

I graduated from Brigham Young University-Hawaii and now am attending BYU for a Master’s of Social Work. I served my mission in Brisbane, Australia. I started college planning doctor and then changed to social work. While in Hawaii, I was a high school substitute teacher, a Resident Advisor, a member of the Social Work Student Association, and a performer at the Polynesian Cultural Center. In Utah, I have facilitated support groups for children of substance abuse and domestic violence families through Utah Division of Child and Family Services.

Scott Hosford is an academic advisor and the Director of the Academic Support Office. He believes that all students come with gifts and talents and make an important contribution to the university community. A psychologist by training, he loves meeting with students, getting to know them as unique individuals, and is dedicated to helping them overcome challenges and have a successful experience at BYU and beyond.

Julie loves working with students to help them blossom and achieve their goals. She is from the United Kingdom and first came to BYU as an international student and has since received a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from BYU. She since switched from a clinical role to be a teacher and academic advisor. Julie is a faculty member and has worked in a variety of departments including Disability Services, the Counseling Center, Residence Life, and loves working in the Academic Support Office.

Nathan loves working with BYU students. He is happiest when he gets to watch students rediscover their inherent value. Nathan joined the Academic Support Office in August 2010. He has a B.A in communications from Brigham Young University, an M.S. in academic advising from Kansas State University, and is currently an Ed.D. candidate in higher education administration from the University of Utah.