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ADVISING SERVICES

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¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s Advising Department is here for you! Wether you are a future or current student, our advisors are here to answer all of your questions!

Advising Workshops

All new ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ degree-seeking and Dual Enrollment students are assigned an advisor upon completion of admission to the ¹û¶³´«Ã½.

¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ advisors help new students successfully transition into college. They will help you identify your learning style, academic strengths and career interests; recommend academic and campus resources; answer questions about your degree; encourage you to build relationships with peers, staff and faculty; and serve as an important source of support all the way to graduation. Advisors makes sure all new students—first-time students, those returning to college, Dual-Enrollment students, and international students—get the best possible start.

During your first term at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½, your assigned advisor will help you develop a Guided Pathway/Academic Plan—a customized road map of all courses required for your degree or certificate program—that will be utilized for class selection throughout your enrollment with ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½.

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Your advisor is here to make sure that you have a positive college experience and will recommend resources that meet your needs while helping you navigate your pathway to success.

Throughout your enrollment at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½, your advisor will:

  • Assist you in exploring your skills, interests, and life and career goals.
  • Advise you about programs of study that match those goals and provide you with a clear explanation of program requirements.
  • Customize your Guided Pathway, which will provide you with a road map of all courses required for your program and assist you with registration.
  • Familiarize you with ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ technology and help you transition into college life.
  • Address your questions and concerns by providing you with consistent, accurate information and by referring you to appropriate college resources.
  • Offer ongoing support and encouragement and do everything possible to help you reach your goals.

Throughout your enrollment at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½, you will:

  • Reflect on who you are, what you want from your college experience and your goals.
  • Be thoughtful about your education, set short and long-term goals and work to meet them.
  • Make a commitment to manage your time effectively and responsibly.
  • Understand that temporary setbacks can be overcome and will not stop you from achieving your goals.
  • Seek help when you need it and take advantage of all available resources.
  • Become familiar with and use the technology needed to help you be successful.
  • Fulfill your potential, reach your goals, and become an ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ graduate.

Meet ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½

¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Instructional Advisors and Counselors are available at each of the five campuses.

Main Campus

Main Campus (Ft. Pierce)
3209 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
772-462-4772

Advisors
  • Alexandra Anez
  • Terry Bilak
  • Chris Bock
  • Lindsey Brown
  • Barbara Donaldson
  • Dale Hayes
  • Sarita Hmamly
  • Joseph Lemieux
  • Roscoe Minnis
  • Erika Strowbridge

Chastain Campus

Chastain Campus (Stuart)
2400 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
772-419-5600

Advisors
  • Roseanne Buckley
  • Silvia Bustamante
  • Sergio Lopez
  • Sharon Mims
  • Tracy Momperousse
  • Alejandra Solis

Dixon Hendry Campus

Dixon Hendry Campus (Okeechobee)
2229 N.W. 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34972
863-824-6000

Advisors
  • Adilene Levins
  • Cheryl Worlow

Mueller Campus

Mueller Campus (Vero Beach)
6155 ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32966
772-226-2500

Advisors
  • Jeanice Andrade
  • Janine Merriman
  • John Seltenright
  • Liliana Vargas
  • Jackie Young

Pruitt Campus

Pruitt Campus (Port St. Lucie)
500 N.W. California Blvd. * Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
772-336-6200

Advisors
  • Adam Carlson
  • Maureen Casseus
  • Michelle Henry
  • Angela Jemison
  • Brenda Johnson
  • Diana Marotta
  • Annie Savastano
  • Megan Simon

Hours

Fall and Spring Semesters:
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Summer Semesters:
Monday through Thursday: 7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.