Academic Advisement

Academic Advisement

September 2025

Monday September 1

Labor Day Holiday-No Classes

November 2025

Tuesday November 11

Veterans Day Holiday-No Classes

Wednesday November 26

Suspended Operations - All Campus Offices are Closed

Thursday November 27

Thanksgiving Holiday

Friday November 28

Suspended Operations - All Campus Offices are Closed

Register for Classes / Find Your Advisor

We are currently seeing students for Walk-in Advisement! You can make a schedule change or sign up for classes by joining us on-campus in Advisement (C204). You will be asked to check in, and an advisor will assist you on a first come first serve basis. The following days/times we will be available to serve you with no appointment needed:

  • August 4-6 from 8:00-6:00pm 
  • August 7 from 1:00-6:00pm 
  • August 8 from 8:00-4:00pm
  • August 11-14 from 8:00-6:00pm (Keep in mind that classes begin August 11th)

Not able to join us in person? You can add yourself to our advisor call list and an advisor will be with you before the end of the following business day. Join the call list here!  

General Advisement (Academic Advisement Center Staff)

Advisor / TitleAdvisesContact
Michelle Hamlin
Manager of Advising & Student Transitions
Primarily advises Math, Sciences, Pre-Professional, Agriculture, or transfer-specific majorsOffice: C204G
Phone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8142
Schedule an appointment with Michelle
Email: Michelle.Hamlin@jalc.edu
Elijah Haar
Academic Advisor
Mainly advises undecided or undeclared students; AA, AS, AGSOffice: C204E
Phone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8362

Email: Elijah.Haar@jalc.edu
Hilary Johnson
Academic Advisor
Specializes in EducationOffice: C204I
Phone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8459
Schedule an appointment with Hilary
Email: Hilary.Johnson@jalc.edu
Dennis Kellerman
Advisor & CTE Recruiter
Specializes in Applied Technology programs & certificatesOffice: C204B
Phone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8478
Email: Dennis.Kellerman@jalc.edu
Jodie Hines
Academic Advisor
Specializes in Humanities & Social Sciences, like Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, English, Political Science, Media Arts, etc.Office: C204C
Phone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8563
Schedule an appointment with Jodie
Email: Jodie.Hines@jalc.edu
Bryce Wiley
Academic Advisor
Specializes in Business & Computer-based programs or majorsOffice: C204D
Phone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8506
Schedule an appointment with Bryce
Email: Bryce.Wiley@jalc.edu
Amanda Shelby
Athletic Advisor
Athletes onlyOffice: C206B
Phone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8591
Email: Amanda.Shelby@jalc.edu

Specialty Advisement

Dual Credit

AdvisorAdvisesContact
Abby PorterDual credit & early college high school students/all programs except restrictedPhone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8276
Schedule an appointment with Abby
Email: Abby.Porter@jalc.edu
Jenny DitchDual Credit & early college high school students/specializes in homeschool and private schoolsPhone: 618-985-2828
Ext. 8712
Schedule an appointment with Jenny
Email: Jenny.Ditch@jalc.edu

Student Success Center

AdvisorAdvisesContact
Nikki BrooksTRIO & DSS students/non-TRIO & non-DSS students/all programs except restrictedPhone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8516
Email: Nikki.Brooks@jalc.edu
Wayne AydtTRiO students only/all programs except restrictedPhone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8306
Email: Wayne.Aydt@jalc.edu
Katie BastienDisability Support Students/all programs except restrictedPhone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8270
Email: Katie.Bastien@jalc.edu
Reba OurunTRiO students only/all programs except restrictedPhone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8410
Email: Reba.Ourun@jalc.edu
Faith MatzkerTRIO students only/all programs except restrictedPhone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8259
Email: Faith.Matzker@jalc.edu
Naomi ItokazuTRIO students only/all programs except restrictedPhone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8934
Email: Naomi.Itokazu@jalc.edu

Testing Services (Restricted Programs)

AdvisorAdvisesContact
Christy McBrideRestricted allied health programs (pre-accepted)Phone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8496
Email: Christy.Mcbride@jalc.edu
Alisha CraddockRestricted allied health programs (pre-accepted)Phone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8617
Email: Alisha.Craddock@jalc.edu
Ariella GomezRestricted allied health programs (accepted)Phone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8247
Email: Ariella.Gomez@jalc.edu
Josh CannonRestricted allied health programs (pre-accepted)Phone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8588
Email: Joshua.Cannon@jalc.edu

* The Restricted-Entry Programs are: Associate Degree in Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology, Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology

Health Sciences and Public Service

Faculty AdvisorAdvises/SpecialtiesContact
Connie RobinsonCosmetologyPhone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8242
Email: Connie.Robinson@jalc.edu
Karen KasbanDiagnostic Medical SonographyPhone: (618) 985-2828
Ext. 8622
Email: Karen.Kasban@jalc.edu