Hannah Vanorsby
Hannah Vanorsby
Academic Advisor
Heskett Center Campus Box 016 Room 107A
Overview
Hannah serves as an Academic Advisor at the College of Health Professions. She advises prospective and current students who are interested in Human Performance Studies careers. She fosters student engagement through student outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts. Hannah enjoys interacting with students to help them reach their academic and career goals.
Contact Hannah for information or questions regarding:
Accelerated B.S. to M.S. in Exercise Science
Accelerated B.S. in Exercise Science to M.S. in Athletic Training
Undergraduate Certificates in: Coaching, Fitness, or Weight Training
Academic Interests and Expertise
Hannah has worked in higher education at various institutions for 8+ years, focusing on academic advising, student success, retention, and recruitment. With a background in Human Performance Studies, she enjoys supporting exercise science students and helping them reach their goals. Her passion for Human Performance Studies is evident through her day-to-day work with students.
Education
- Master’s of Science in Health Education and Psychology of Physical Activity, University of Kansas
- Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology, Kansas State University
Advising Expertise
- Academic Advising and Coaching
- Degree Application Process
- Transfer Evaluations
- Human Performance Studies Programs
Professional Experience
Hannah has worked in higher education at various institutions for 8+ years, focusing on academic advising, student success, retention, and recruitment.
Wichita State University
- 2024 – Present: Academic Advisor for Human Performance Studies at the College of Education
- 2021 – 2024: First-Year Advisor for College of Health Professions at OneStop Student Services
Southwestern College
- 2017 – 2021: Academic Success Coach, Professional Studies
Awards and Honors
2025 – Microsoft Office Power User
Areas of Service
- Wichita State Red Cross Club Advisor, 2025-Present
- National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) member, 2021-Present
- Kansas Academic Advising Network (KAAN) member, 2018-Present
- Kansas Association for Health, Physical Ecuation, Recreation & Dance (KAHPERD) member, 2016-Present
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) member, 2016-Present
- Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) member, 2015-Present
Other Interests
Hannah is an avid runner and has tackled many running goals while being an advisor. Her passion for running started during undergraduate studies at Kansas State, and has continued ever since. In October 2024, she completed the Prairie Fire Marathon. You may find her running around campus during lunch!
Hannah also enjoys reading ficiton and spending time with her husband, daughters, and their dogs.
Additional Information
Clifton Strengths
- Learner | Relator | Responsibility | Intellection | Consistency