Liz Barton


Liz Barton
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Liz Barton serves as an Assistant Director of Graduate advising for Jayhawk Academic Advising. She works directly with the College of Liberal Arts and Science, the School of Professional studies, and the School of Social Welfare. She advises students throughout their time at KU, including the admissions process, regular enrollment, petitions, the comprehensive/final exam process, and graduation. Additionally, she works with graduate faculty and students to interpret University policies and procedures, provides administrative and advising support, develops written and online communications, and maintains student records in her departments.

Liz joined the University of Kansas in 2018, after working at University of Missouri- Kansas City for over 10 years. After having an amazing advisor who helped her tremendously during her study abroad experience in undergrad Liz knew she wanted to devote her career to helping college students. She earned her Bachelors of Liberal Arts and a Masters of Arts in Educational Administration both from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.