Counseling and Advising
Welcome
Welcome to the IVCC Counseling Center, where we are committed to helping you succeed!
At our Center, we want to ensure your success in academics
as well as in life.
To this end, we provide comprehensive services to
enhance the educational learning environment and address the diverse needs
of all students at IVCC. Services that are provided include academic
advisement and planning, career and personal counseling, and transfer
services. Our experienced counselors are available year round to
provide the latter services and to assist you in attaining your goals.
We welcome you to visit this site again and again! It serves as a tremendous resource for you to gain access to information that you will find helpful as you navigate your way through the IVCC experience. If you can't find the answers you need here, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone, e-mail, or by stopping in to visit us.
We wish you much success in all your endeavors. Please keep in mind that our focus is all about your success!
Juletta Patrick
Dean of Student Development
Our Mission
Counselors at IVCC strive for your optimum learning experience in college.
Our comprehensive services are designed to:
EDUCATE you about requirements, policies and procedures related to degree programs at IVCC and the transfer process toward a baccalaureate degree at 4-year institutions;
ADVOCATE for your success through collaborative efforts and student support resources;
EMPOWER you to make good decisions and accept responsibility for your academic plan.
Academic Advising
“Academic Advising is a collaborative educational process whereby you and the counselor are partners in ensuring your academic success, and outlining the steps for achievement of your personal, academic, and career goals” (Nutt, 2005). Beginning with admission to the college and continuing each semester, we encourage you to consult with a counselor each semester to schedule your courses. We will assist with:
- Program review
- Course sequences
- Semester schedules
Academic Planning
Counselors are available to facilitate the exploration of your educational goals by:
- Introducing degree guide sheets & electronic resources
- Learning strategies for success
- Exploring major fields of study
- Understanding general education requirements
- Mapping the path, timeline, expense and personal resources needed to meet your goal
Career Counseling
IVCC Counselors can help you to explore and clarify your understanding of personal qualities that influence your career choice. Career Assessments, also known as personality and interest inventories, are available to aid in the career decision-making process and to select educational programs related to a chosen career direction. Counselors assist with:
- Exploring options and opportunities in the career fields
- Identifying your personal interests, skills and abilities
- Matching an educational plan with your career interests
- Encouraging personal growth and development through education
Career information is located in the Counseling Center (E-201), Career Services Office, E-link and Career Cruising.
Personal Counseling
On occasion an unexpected incident can cause personal feelings of doubt, depression, pain, and loss. The IVCC Personal Counseling Assistance Program (P-CAP) provides confidential and professional counseling assistance in emergency situations as well as with ongoing problems. Counselors are professionally trained in mental health, personal development and relationship issues. Referrals may be made to community agencies, medical services or public assistance for continued services.
Transfer Services
Transfer resources at IVCC are key to an effective transfer. For a seamless transfer, consult a Counselor and/or our Transfer Coordinator for selecting the courses appropriate for your major field of study and transferable to your chosen baccalaureate degree-granting institution.
Meet the Counselors
- Debbie Burch, Part-time Counselor Debbie_Burch@ivcc.edu
- Gary Carruthers, Part-time Counselor Gary_Carruthers@ivcc.edu
- Jack Immel, Part-time Counselor Jack_Immel@ivcc.edu
- Missy Killian, Counselor Melissa_Killian@ivcc.edu
- Jim Moskalewicz, Counselor Jim_Moskalewicz@ivcc.edu
- Juletta Patrick, Dean of Student Development Juletta_Patrick@ivcc
- Renee Prine, Counselor Renee_Prine@ivcc.edu
- Jane Sack, Counselor Jane_Sack@ivcc.edu
- Karen Stachowiak, Part-time Counselor Karen_Stachowiak@ivcc.edu
- Jim Stevenson, Transfer Coordinator/Counselor Jim_Stevenson@ivcc.edu
- Kate Young, Part-time Counselor Kate_Young@ivcc.edu