Academic Advising

Your Academic Advisor, Your Partner in Success

Academic advising at Mid-State Technical College provides academic, enrollment, and career advising for all students from application through graduation. It is a partnership—intentional and collaborative—between student and advisor that empowers you to meet your educational and career goals. Your academic advisor will work with you to develop an academic plan with specific goals and proactively support you in following it and staying on track to graduation.

Not enrolled at Mid-State yet? Visit our Admissions page for steps to getting started.

See your academic advisor for:

Career and program planning
Class scheduling
Program changes or additions
Dropping a class
Academic struggles

Appointments

Your advisor is determined by your degree program. To schedule an appointment, call a college experience specialist at 888.575.6782.

Advisors

	Diane Andres Wisconsin Rapids Campus Programs I Advise × Accounting Business Analyst Business Management Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Promotions Entrepreneurship Human Resources IT Computer Support Specialist IT Network Specialist IT Security Specialist IT Software Developer Liberal Arts Microsoft System Administrator Project Management Sales Specialist Undecided
	Stephanie Bender Wisconsin Rapids Campus Programs I Advise × Nursing LPN to ADN Paramedic to ADN
	Kay Grundhoffer Wisconsin Rapids Campus Programs I Advise × Automotive Maintenance Technician Automotive Technician Civil Engineering Technology-Highway Technician Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician Electrical Power Engineering Technician Industrial Automation & Controls Engineering Technology Industrial Mechanical Technician Machine Tool Technician Welding
	Grace Hucek Wisconsin Rapids Campus Programs I Advise × Barber Technologist Cosmetology Early Childhood Education Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Hospitality Management Medical Assistant Pharmacy Services Management Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy Technician Renewable Energy Technician Urban Forestry Technician
	Tanya Kollross Marshfield Campus Programs I Advise × Accounting Agribusiness and Science Technology Business Analyst Business Management Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Promotions Early Childhood Education Entrepreneurship Farm Business & Production Management Farm Operation Human Resources IT Computer Support Specialist IT Network Specialist IT Security Specialist IT Software Developer Microsoft System Administrator Nursing Project Management Sales Specialist Stainless Steel Welding Undecided
	Yer Lee Stevens Point Campus Programs I Advise × Central Service Technician Early Childhood Education Health & Wellness Promotion Medical Assistant Nursing Nursing Assistant Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy Technician Respiratory Therapist Surgical Technologist
	Alex Lendved Stevens Point Campus Programs I Advise × Medical Coder Health Information Management
	Lana Mallek Stevens Point Campus Programs I Advise × Administrative Professional Business Management Corrections & Community Advocacy Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 Academy Criminal Justice-Studies Customer Relationship Professional Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Services Management EMT-Paramedic Entrepreneurship Fire Protection Technician Human Resources Medical Office Specialist Office Support Specialist Paramedic Technician Pharmacy Services Management
	Lea Merkel Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids Campuses Programs I Advise × Administrative Professional Corrections & Community Advocacy Criminal Justice-Studies Customer Relationship Professional Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Services Management EMT-Paramedic Fire Protection Technician Health & Wellness Promotion Medical Office Specialist Nursing Assistant Office Support Specialist Paramedic Technician
	Juan Veloz Stevens Point Campus Programs I Advise × Accounting Business Analyst Court Reporting Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Promotions IT Computer Support Specialist IT Network Specialist IT Security Specialist IT Software Developer Microsoft System Administrator Project Management Sales Specialist Undecided
	Shawn Zee Marshfield Campus Programs I Advise × Central Service Technician Medical Assistant Pharmacy Services Management Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy Technician Respiratory Therapist Surgical Technologist

Frequently Asked Questions

Is academic advising required?

Yes, and here's why: Students who receive more individual academic advising are more likely to select the correct classes in the right sequence as well as move from undecided to enrolled in and committed to a program. Advising can also prevent students from enrolling in courses not required of them and reduce tuition costs associated with those courses. Requiring academic advising ensures we are doing all we can to save you time and money and help you attain your educational goals.

How is this different from counseling?

In addition to academic advising, Mid-State also provides access to optional counseling services provided by student success counselors. Counseling is there to support you in a variety of ways not addressed in academic advising and is available by appointment at each campus location.