A&S Academic Coaches

Joshua Linerode, Academic Coach

Josh earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Mount Union (2014) and a Master of Science in Education degree from Youngstown State University (2016). He is an active member with the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and is certified in Appreciative Advising. Josh started his career as an Academic Advisor in 2017 and has been an Advisor at Cleveland State University since March 2022.

Lacie Semenovich, Academic Coach

Originally from southern Ohio, Lacie Semenovich (she/her) earned her B.A. in English and a Writing Certificate from Kent State University. At KSU she was a mentor for first-generation and low-income college bound high school students in the Upward Bound program. She earned her M.A. in English with a Literature concentration at Cleveland State University. She was a graduate assistant in the English Department at CSU where she tutored in the Writing Center and taught ENG 101 and ENG 102. The most fulfilling part of her job is helping students discover and pursue their passions. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing, making jewelry, and exploring the Metroparks. 

Mark Wirtz, Academic Coach

Undergraduate school significantly changed my life by challenging me to think outside the box and explore information and ideas beyond those things I thought I knew. This is one of the reasons why I want to assist students through their time at CSU to achieve their academic goals. 

In line with my interests in labor relations, I serve as a delegate in CSU's chapter of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). I also like to research my family's genealogy, which I have been able to track back to the 14th Century! 

I received my bachelor's degree from Baldwin Wallace University where I focused my studies in political science, history, and communication; and I received my master's degree from Mercer University, concentrating in literary criticism of biblical texts.