The moment you decide to contact Belmont University, our Adult Degree Program staff is ready to help. We personalize our admission and advising processes to fit your busy life and program interests. Contact us at 615-460-5401, or send us an email.
Better yet, choose an individual program staff below to contact them directly:
Questions About Applying to the Adult Degree Program? Ask Kim

Kim Powell
Adult Degree and Transfer Admissions Counselor
B.B.A, M.A., Belmont University
Location: 204 Fidelity Hall
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About Kim
Hi! My name is Kim Powell and I am the Adult Degree and Transfer Admissions Counselor.
I work with a wide array of students and serve as the university’s contact person for adult students. I truly enjoy working with students while empowering them in obtaining their educational goals and look forward to working with you through the entire admissions process from the beginning.
I enrolled at Belmont as a traditional student right out of high school and I earned my Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing. In addition, I recently completed a Master of Arts degree in Mental Health Counseling. As both a student and employee at Belmont, I have been able to experience first-hand the tremendous growth at the University. I enjoy working within a caring community that strives to aid students in their own personal growth and transformation.
For information on how you could get started in completing your degree, contact Kim at: 615-460-6850.
Kim works with:
Adult students and all transfer students seeking Global Leadership Studies and Legal Studies.
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Architecture, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Interior Design Programs
Victoria Shields, Admissions Coordinator O'More College of Architecture & Design
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About Victoria
I am the Admissions Coordinator for the O’More College of Architecture and Design. I help prospective students interested in the O’More College through the full admissions cycle, from their first inquiry to finally stepping on campus as a student!
A Belmont grad myself, I believe deeply and sincerely in the transformative power of Belmont University’s unique approach to higher education. My greatest joy is helping students pinpoint what area of study will challenge and energize them. I believe it is never too late to mobilize lifelong dreams, which is why I am so happy to be working with Adult Degree seeking students.

Accounting and General Business Programs
Katie Rockey, Program Advisor
B.A., University of Kansas; M.A., University of Louisville
Location: Barbara Massey 446-A
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About Katie
I am the Student Advising Coordinator for the Professional Bachelor of Business Administration (PBBA) degree for both Accounting and General Business. Once admitted, I help adult students navigate registering for classes and understanding their program requirements. I serve as the preliminary advisor for adult students and assist as additional support once students are assigned a major faculty advisor.
I earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Kansas and an MA in Higher Education Administration from the University of Louisville. Prior to coming to Belmont at the beginning of 2017, I worked as an academic advisor at the University of Kansas. I have worked with a variety of students at different points in their life pursuing an assortment of degrees. I am passionate about helping students find the best pathway toward graduation while getting the most out of what Belmont has to offer.
Global Leadership Studies, Liberal Studies, Public Relations Management, Social Work Programs
Valerie Nichols, Program Advisor
B.S., MA, Eastern Nazarene College
Location: 204 Fidelity
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About Valerie
I am the Program Advisor for the Liberal Studies, Public Relations Management and Social Work Adult Degree Programs. I advise students in our program, make recommendations on class schedules and assist students with meeting their Convocation requirements.
I have over 15 years of experience in higher education. I originally worked in colleges in New England and moved to Tennessee to be closer to family. Helping adults to succeed is what maintains my passion for working in education.

Faith & Social Justice, Ministry Programs
Martha Minardi, Program Advisor
B.S., Baylor University; MDiv/RE, Ph.D, Southern Seminary.
Location: 208 Fidelity Hall
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About Martha
I am the Ministry Program Advisor and an advisor for the Liberal Studies Program. I also teach the Liberal Studies Cooperative Experience course as well as classes in the School of Religion. I completed my undergraduate work at Baylor University, and I earned an MDiv/RE and Ph.D. from Southern Seminary.
After seminary, I served as the Minister of Education at Crievewood Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee for sixteen years. While I was at Crievewood, I began teaching as an adjunct in the School of Religion at Belmont University. In the summer of 2005, I came to Belmont’s University College as the Ministry Program Advisor and a Liberal Studies advisor.
In both of these capacities, I have been privileged to meet and get to know students from various academic and religious experiences. The best part of my job is getting to know the students and their families, as well as seeing the student’s excitement regarding how God has gifted them for ministry. It is also a joy to see students realize their dream of finishing their degree.
My life apart from Belmont includes spending time with my husband Ray and our son, Kyle. I also volunteer at Crievewood Baptist Church as the Senior Adult Division director.
Music Business, RN-BSN Programs
Sara Gibson, Program Advisor
B.B.A., M.B.A., Belmont University
Location: BU WIlliamson & 204 Fidelity Hall upon appointment
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About Sara
Hi! I am an academic advisor for the Liberal Studies and RN-BSN Programs. My office is located at Belmont University - Williamson County location, and I help prospective Liberal Studies and RN-BSN students navigate the application process and provide assistance as they enroll at Belmont University. I am a graduate of Belmont University with both a BBA in Music Business and an MBA.
Working with adult students to reach their educational goals is inspiring. Having gone back to college as an adult, I understand what it is like to juggle work and family and also know the value of finishing that education. As an academic advisor, I strive to make the Belmont experience as smooth as possible for our adult students.
Questions About Student Services for the Adult Degree Programs? Ask Nichole
Nichole Ritchie
Student Services Coordinator
Location: 204 Fidelity Hall
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