College of Liberal Arts - Middle Tennessee State University

Academic Advisors & Career Coordinator

*College of Liberal Arts Academic Advisors & Career Coordinator* Judy Albakry, Academic Advisor Lucy Langworthy, Academic Advisor Kathy Jones, Graduation Coordinator
Ms. Judy Albakry, Academic Advisor email:jalbakry@mtsu.edu office:221A Todd Hall phone: (615) 898-5089 fax: (615) 898-4881 mail: MTSU Box 97 Murfreesboro, TN 37132 RESPONSIBILITIES The Academic Advisor provides academic guidance to students; she works primarily with new freshmen and transfer students, but assists all students within the College. She reviews student overload, course substitution and Academic Fresh Start requests before final approval. Judy primarily works with students whose last names begin with A through L; however, she will see any student that needs assistance. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Judy graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts in Liberal Studies from Northern Arizona University in 2003. She received her Master's of Education in Counseling from NAU in 2005. As an undergraduate she was able to experience being a transfer student, working full time while taking courses, and changing majors at least three times. She understands that some students need time and direction before finding a path that best fits their interests and excelling academically. She has prior counseling experience working as a financial counselor with Money Management International, and has also worked as a English department secretary at Northern Arizona University. She started advising for the College of Liberal Arts in April of 2006. PERSONAL INFORMATION Judy is married to Dr. Mohammed Albakry, an associate professor in the English Department at MTSU. They have two children, Sami & Amanda.
Dr. Lucy Langworthy, Academic Advisor email: llangwor@mtsu.edu office:221B Todd Hall phone: (615) 494-7785 fax: (615) 898-4881 mail: MTSU Box 97 Murfreesboro, TN 37132 RESPONSIBILITIES The Academic Advisor provides academic guidance to students; she works primarily with new freshmen and transfer students, but assists all students within the College. She reviews student overload, course substitution and Academic Fresh Start requests before final approval. Lucy primarily works with students whose last names begin with M through Z; however, she will see any student that needs assistance. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Lucy graduated with Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees, both in English, from Mississippi College. After working as an Admissions Counselor for Mississippi College, a technical writer in the merchandising industry, and college English instructor, she found that her passion was for higher education and returned to the university to continue her education. She received her Ph.D. in English with an emphasis in Technical Communication from Oklahoma State University in 1989. Since then, she has lived in Tennessee where she has taught various literature and writing classes at Vanderbilt University, Cumberland University, and Middle Tennessee State University. She assumed the role of Academic Advisor in February of 2006 and enjoys the challenges and opportunities that go with coaching students through the college experience. PERSONAL INFORMATION Lucy is married to Dr. Warren Langworthy, a Family Practitioner in Murfreesboro. She enjoys reading, running, and the various activities of her three children, Megan, Lara, and John Ross.
Ms. Kathy Jones, Graduation Coordinator email: kjones@mtsu.edu office:221C Todd Hall phone: (615) 898-2602 fax: (615) 898-4881 mail: MTSU Box 97 Murfreesboro, TN 37132