Highland advisors are helpful professionals that are a key resource whether you plan on transferring to a four-year institution after Highland, jumping starting your trade, or complete a degree or certificate.
Your advisor will help you
- develop an educational plan
- choosing a field of study
- explore transfer schools
- register for classes
- check the completion status of a degree or certificate
- find campus and community resources
- understanding academic policies and procedures
- discuss other academic concerns
Student Advisor offices are located on the first floor of the Student/Conference Center (building H). We’re available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., during the semester or Monday-Thursday during the summer. For an appointment, call 815-599-3573 or email us.
Veterans and current military personnel may receive specialized assistance from the Veterans Coordinator who is also a Student Advisor.
Meet our Advisors
Like most collegiate systems, the Highland student advisors are specialists in particular program areas, but they are also cross-trained. So, any advisor can answer questions about transferring, articulation, and other question related to any field of study.
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| Amanda Venhuizen Advisor 815-599-3487 | Vicki Schulz Advisor and Transfer Coordinator 815-599-3664 | Beth Groshans Advisor 815-599-3483 |
Advisors by Interest Area
Business and Technology
Accounting – Amanda Venhuizen
Accounts Clerk – Amanda Venhuizen
Agriculture – Vicki Schulz
Automotive Mechanics – Vicki Schulz
Business Administration – Amanda Venhuizen
Clerical Business/Clerk Typist – Vicki Schulz
CNC Machining – Vicki Schulz
Computer Science/Computer Technician – Vicki Schulz
Cosmetology – Amanda Venhuizen
Customer Service – Vicki Schulz
Desktop Publishing – Vicki Schulz
Early Childhood Education – Amanda Venhuizen
Equine Science – Vicki Schulz
Industrial Training/Manufacturing – Vicki Schulz
Computer-Aided Design/Mech.
Industrial Electronics and Controls
Industrial Maintenance
Information Systems/Word Processing – Vicki Schulz
Business
Computer Technician
Office Administration
Programming
Information Technology – Healthcare – Beth Groshans
Medical Coding
Medical Transcription
Mechatronics – Vicki Schulz
Nail Technician – Amanda Venhuizen
Paraprofessional – Amanda Venhuizen
Quickbooks – Amanda Venhuizen
Tax Preparer – Amanda Venhuizen
Welding – Vicki Schulz
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Fine Arts
Art – Vicki Schulz
Associate of General Studies – Vicki Schulz or Amanda Venhuizen
Criminal Justice – Amanda Venhuizen
English – Vicki Schulz
Graphic Design – Vicki Schulz
History – Amanda Venhuizen
Human Social Services – Amanda Venhuizen
Liberal Arts – Vicki Schulz
Mass Communications – Vicki Schulz
Music – Vicki Schulz
Political Science – Amanda Venhuizen
Professional Education – Amanda Venhuizen
Psychology – Amanda Venhuizen
Sociology – Amanda Venhuizen
Spanish – Vicki Schulz
Speech – Vicki Schulz
Theatre – Vicki Schulz
Web Design – Vicki Schulz
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Associate of Engineering Science – Beth Groshans
Biology – Beth Groshans
Biology Education – Beth Groshans
Chemistry – Beth Groshans
Engineering – Beth Groshans
Environmental Science – Beth Groshans
Geology – Beth Groshans
Mathematics – Beth Groshans
Physics – Beth Groshans
Pre-Chiropractic – Beth Groshans
Pre-Dentistry – Beth Groshans
Pre-Medical Technology – Beth Groshans
Pre-Medicine – Beth Groshans
Pre-Pharmacy – Beth Groshans
Pre-Veterinary Medicine – Beth Groshans
Nursing
Project Succeed
Project Succeed provides academic support to low-income, disabled, and first-generation college students. Services include academic advice and course selection assistance, tutoring, and transfer planning.
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| Wes Bertram Project Succeed Advisor 815-599-3532 | Brian Moore Project Succeed Advisor 815-599-3437 |
Ask an Advisor
Use our Ask an Advisor page to find a list of frequently asked questions or submit your own question.
Virtual Orientation
Virtual Orientation Part 1, General Information
