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Mission Statement

To foster collaborative student-advisor relationships centered on developing and defining personal, academic, and career goals, and introducing appropriate resources to achieve those goals.

Goals

Expectations

  • Understand and effectively communicate curriculum and program requirements.
  • Assist students in selecting courses based on personal, educational, and career goals.
  • Explain institutional academic policies and procedures.
  • Provide information related to college and community resources.
  • Be reasonably accessible to students through scheduled in person appointments, drop in, phone calls, and/or e-mails.
  • Actively listen to student's concerns and respect their decisions.
  • Discuss academic performance with students, and how that performance relates to success
  • Maintain confidentiality according to established standards.
  • Collaborate with students in the creation and regular updating of academic plans.

  • Be prepared to discuss goals and educational plans.
  • Be open regarding needs and goals.
  • Engage in learning about campus policies, procedures, and resources.
  • Ask questions to clarify any information that is not understood.
  • Be open and willing to consider professional recommendations.
  • Accept responsibility for personal, academic, and career decisions.
  • Follow an individualized academic plan that supports the completion of academic goals.
  • Review academic plan periodically and keep advisor apprised of any changes.
  • Keep scheduled appointments or give ample notice to reschedule.
  • Inform advisor of any academic challenges and difficulties experienced early.

New Students

How to Enroll

Current Students

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Career Exploration

Educational Planning

Social and Life Transition Advising

  • Determine your goal and take responsibility for your education.

  • Keep a list of college departments, services, and people that you can go to for help. Utilize your available resources such as the tutoring services in the LAC, your peers by participating in study groups, and online resources available in the 17c起草视频 website.

  • Identify one person at the college who can be your role model/mentor/advisor and ask for help.

  • Attend class and be an active participant. Your chances for success increase IF you make the choice to be on time for class and be prepared to participate in the learning process. If you must miss a class, contact your instructor prior to the class.

  • Let your instructors or counselor know if you are struggling with personal issues, academic challenges, or family responsibilities.

  • Use your money wisely. Buy used books, apply for scholarships, and don鈥檛 get into credit card debt.

  • Make a connection with a veteran student who shares your major to help you learn more about your career of interest, to provide you with a realistic perspective into college life, and to help you to explore your major course strategies and options.

  • Focus on your goal! Remember YOU are ultimately responsible for achieving your educational goals.

Office Hours


Regular Hours

Monday*
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday - Thursday*
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday**
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Summer Hours

Monday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday - Thursday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

* Monday - Thursday: Available for In-Person, Google Meeting and Telephone
** Friday: Available for Google Meeting and Telephone Only (No In-Person Appointments Available)

 

Contact Information


Phone:
(815) 835-6354

Email:
advising@svcc.edu

Staff Listing

 

Mandy Aldridge Image
Director of Admissions and Academic Advising
Office: 1E13
Celina Benson Image
Academic Advisor/Veterans Representative/PASS Facilitator
Office: 1E17
Eann Cox Image
Academic Advisor and Career Specialist
Office: 1E11
Jennifer Hooker Image
Mental Health and Academic Counselor/Assistant Professor I
Office: 1E17
Valerie Kern-Lyons Image
Professor II, Mental Health and Academic Counselor
Office: 1F21
Taylor Masters Image
Peer Mentor Lead Facilitator
Diana Merdian Image
Academic Advisor and Student Success Navigator
Office: 1E15
Joe Strabala-Bright Image
Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist
Office: 1E03
Jessica Wilkin Image
Academic Advisor and Transfer Specialist
Office: 1E05