Counseling and Advising Center

Counseling & Advising Center

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SVC Academic Advising is a part of the Counseling and Advising Center. We are dedicated to promoting student success by helping you achieve your full academic potential.

Our staff assists current and prospective students to:

• Select quarterly course and review program requirements;
• Select a career and area of study;
• Find the right educational path and support to stay on the path;
• Advise students who are transferring in credits from another college;
• Plan their transfer to other colleges and universities;
• Understand accurate information of college policies;
• Identify and connect students with college services such as counseling, tutoring, and other support services.

Our advisors provide an environment of encouragement and support that promotes a positive, rewarding experience at SVC.

Counseling services are also available for current or returning SVC students to provide academic/educational counseling, career counseling, confidential crisis intervention and/or short-term personal counseling, as well as referral to community resources to help students adjust to, cope with, and succeed in college.

 

Emergency Contacts

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Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24/7: call, text, or chat 988 to be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL)

The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT), previously known as CPIT Outreach Team: 360.419.3640, 9am – 12am 7 days/week – is a mobile team with a chemical dependency professional and licensed mental health professional who can help by phone or in person

 

Meet Our Team

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Faculty Counselors

Gail Bruce - STEM Advising - gail.bruce@skagit.edu

Brian Hanchett - Arts & Communications Advising and Career Exploration - brian.hanchett@skagit.edu

Rocio Herrera - Education Advising, short-term Mental Health Counseling - rocio.herrera@skagit.edu

Julie Kunz - Whidbey Island Campus Students, TRIO Whidbey, Health Sciences Whidbey, short-term Mental Health Counseling - julie.kunz@skagit.edu

 

Professional Advisors

Erin Shiflett - Whidbey Island Campus Students, Running Start Whidbey, Industrial Technology &Transportation, Health Sciences Whidbey - erin.shiflett@skagit.edu

Tiffany Geddis - Health Sciences Advising - tiffany.geddis@skagit.edu

Tabatha Kless - Public Services & Social Sciences - tabatha.kless@skagit.edu

Michal Wilson - STEM Advising - michal.wilson@skagit.edu

Stephanie Mock -Running Start Mount Vernon Campus, Business Advising - stephanie.mock@skagit.edu

Miguel Alaniz - Business Advising - miguel.alaniz@skagit.edu

 

Drop-in Advising

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Counseling and Advising offers drop-in appointments during the lead up to Fall Quarter. Drop-ins are the fastest way for students to receive advising between now and the start of classes.
Students can come to Lewis 113 (MV) or Oak Hall (WIC) and check-in via the front desk or call 360.416.7654 (same for both campuses). Students will be seen on a first come, first served basis.

Mount Vernon, Lewis Hall 113, Counseling and Advising

Sept 19: 9am-noon, 1-4pm
Sept 23: 9am-noon, 1-4pm
Sept 24: 9am-noon, 1-4pm
Sept 25: 9am-noon, 1-4pm
Sept 26: 9am-noon, 1-4pm

Whidbey Island, Oak Hall - Check in at Enrollment Services window

Sept 19: 9am-noon, 1-4pm
Sept 23: 9am-10am, 1-4pm
Sept 24: 9am-noon, 1-7pm
Sept 25: 9am-noon, 1-7pm
Sept 26: 9am-noon, 1-7pm

Starting September 27, advising takes place through appointments. Please encourage students to contact their advisor directly to schedule or call Counseling and Advising at 360-416-7654.