Ms. Herdler

Ms. Herdler is a wildebeest and an academic advisor at Gnu York University in We Can Fix Pawbert. She appears in S04E07 "Transfer Credit," where she assists Pawbert with his re-enrollment and change of major application.

"I've learned to recognize when someone is choosing a major because they think they should, and when someone is choosing it because they need to. You strike me as the latter type." — Ms. Herdler (S04E07)

Background

Ms. Herdler works in the Academic Advising Office on the second floor of Silvermane Center at GYU. With fifteen years of experience advising students, she has developed an intuitive sense for recognizing students' motivations for their academic choices.

Personality

Ms. Herdler is efficient, observant, and direct. She approaches her work with the professionalism of someone who has guided countless students through academic transitions. Her ability to read students' true intentions---distinguishing between those choosing majors out of obligation versus genuine calling---reflects her extensive experience.

Key personality traits:

• Experienced --- Fifteen years of advising gives her insight into student motivations
• Efficient --- Processes administrative matters with practiced speed
• Observant --- Recognizes the difference between obligation and genuine calling
• Encouraging --- Offers genuine good wishes when she sees authentic purpose

Physical Description

Ms. Herdler wears reading glasses perched on her nose and works at a desk covered in manila folders, suggesting a practical, hands-on approach to her administrative duties.

Series History

Season 4

In S04E07 "Transfer Credit," Ms. Herdler meets with Pawbert at the Academic Advising Office after his re-enrollment is approved. She notes that his strong GPA and third-year standing would allow him to graduate Business within three semesters, but when Pawbert reveals his desire to change to Social Work, she proceeds without judgment.

Ms. Herdler reviews his transcript and delivers good news: unrestricted electives transfer completely, and several Business courses (Statistics, Research Methods) map to Social Work requirements. She outlines what Pawbert will need to complete: the Social Work core curriculum, field placements, and practicum hours.

She explains the application requirements---a 500-word minimum personal statement explaining why Social Work and what he hopes to contribute---and recommends the 2 PM information session for prospective Social Work students.

Before Pawbert leaves, she shares her observation: "I've learned to recognize when someone is choosing a major because they think they should, and when someone is choosing it because they need to. You strike me as the latter type."

Key Phrases

Trivia

• Ms. Herdler's name is a play on "herder," fitting for a wildebeest species.
• She has been advising students for fifteen years.
• Her office is located on the second floor of Silvermane Center at GYU.