Carlton Jones

Assistant Director of Advising

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Title: Assistant Director of Advising

Academic Degrees:
M.S., Counseling, Central Connecticut State University
B.A., Sociology, University of Connecticut

Biography:

Carlton Jones is a dedicated, passionate, and enthusiastic higher education professional seeking to assist in the growth and development of students across all disciplines.  For over ten years, Carlton has worked in various higher education functional areas such as student affairs, admissions, and academic advising.  In his current role as an Assistant Director of Advising for the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut (UConn), Carlton advocates for students, helps guide them on their professional goals, ensure they are on track to complete major requirements, and lends his ear to students in need.  Carlton is a member of National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), an association of professional academic advisors in higher education.  He is the current president of UConn’s African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA), an affinity group at the university to promote better understanding among African faculty and staff, and to bring the perspectives of members to UConn.

Carlton holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling, with a concentration in student development in higher Education, from Central Connecticut State University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Connecticut.