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Plan, Prepare, Succeed With Your Advisor!

At Clark State, you have a team of advisors here to support you—both academic advisors and faculty advisors within your program. Together, they help you make informed decisions, stay on track and connect your education to your future goals.

Your academic advisor is your first stop for staying on track. They assist with selecting a major, degree requirements, college policies, scheduling classes and financial aid and healthcare applications.

Your faculty advisor is your go-to for program-specific guidance. They help you choose courses within your major, explore career paths, discuss internships or research and connect your studies to your future goals.

Students who are first-generation college students, need financial assistance or have a documented disability can also apply for TRIO Student Support Services to receive specialized assistance.

Find the Right Advising Option for You

Clark State offers two ways to connect with an advisor. Choosing the right option will help you get what you need faster.

Open Advising (Drop-In – No Appointment Needed)
Best for quick help and currently enrolled (continuing) students.

Use Open Advising if you:

  • Have a quick question
  • Need help with registration after your first semester
  • Want brief guidance on a specific issue

Advising Appointment (Scheduled Meeting)
Best for new, returning, or transfer students—or anyone needing a more in-depth conversation.

Schedule an appointment if you:

  • Are a new or returning student
  • Need help planning your academic path or SAP appeals
  • Are registering for your first semester
  • Want to explore majors or career options
  • Need detailed support beyond quick questions

Appointments allow time for a full discussion and personalized academic planning.

Your Personal College Advisors

Each Clark State location has dedicated academic advisors, and each program has dedicated faculty advisors. Choose your advisor below to schedule a meeting.

When you meet with your advisor, have this information ready:

  • Your student ID
  • Your major or certificate of interest for enrollment
  • A brief idea of what you wish to discuss: exploring a new major or career, scheduling classes or creating an academic plan.

You can also stop by open hours without an appointment:

  • Beavercreek -  Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., second floor
  • Springfield - Mondays and Thursdays, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., Student Success Center, Rhodes Hall, first floor

Or, if you have a quick question, call us at 937-328-6084 or email us at advisors@clarkstate.edu!

New Student Advising Sessions

Get set up for success from day one! In your New Student Advising Session, Clark State staff will walk you through the myClarkState student portal and show you how to easily register for classes, check financial aid and manage your student account.

You’ll also learn how to schedule advising appointments, find campus resources and navigate everything you need—without the stress.

Plus, you’ll take part in quick, interactive career exploration activities to help connect your interests to real career paths—so you’re not just choosing classes, you’re building your future.

All new students are required to attend a session.

Reserve your spot.  Sessions are held at the Springfield Main Campus, TLC 102

By the end, you'll feel confident, organized and ready to take on your first semester at Clark State!

Regional Location Academic Advisors

Taking classes in Xenia? Academic advising is available virtually or at our Springfield, Beavercreek and Bellefontaine locations.

Springfield Academic Advisors

Nicole Trimble, a person with curly hair wearing glasses, a black blouse, and a black blazer, smiling while standing indoors with a blurred glass hallway in the background.

Director, Advising

Nicole Trimble
Email
937-328-6055

Faculty Advisors

Accounting

  • Last names A-L: Bob Adkins, Springfield Campus, BAC 141, 937-328-8083
  • Last names M-Z: Jason Richard, Springfield Campus, BAC 142, 937-328-6119

Addiction and Recovery/Integrated Treatment 

Agriculture/Horticulture

  • Arly Drake, Springfield Campus, Shull Hall 106B, 937-328-7930
  • ​Avery Davison, Springfield Campus, ​Shull Hull 106A, 937-328-3860

​Banking

Basic Peace Officer Academy

  • Lee Graf, Brinkman Educational Center, 201B, 937-328-6050

Computer-Aided Design & Industrial Technology

  • Nora Hatem, Springfield Campus, Shull Hall 101A, 937-328-6107

Computer Networking

  • Matt Klint, Springfield Campus, BAC 139, 937-328-3843

Computer Software Development

Court Reporting 

Criminal Justice 

  • Wendy Holt, Brinkman Educational Center, 201C, 937-328-5456 

Cyber Security 

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diesel Technology

​Emergency Medical Services 

  • ​Jeremy Linn, ​Brinkman Education Center 225, 937-328-7938

Engineering Technology

  • ​Nora Hatem, ​Springfield Campus, Shull Hall 101A, 937-328-6107
  • ​Tom Knoble, ​Springfield Campus, Shull Hall 130

​Geospatial Technology

  • ​Adam Parrillo, Springfield Campus, ​​BAC 145, 937-328-6040

Graphic Design & New Media

  • ​​Scott Dawson, ​Springfield Campus, TLC 126A, 937-328-6126

Health Science

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning 

Human Resource Management

  • Lynn Geist, Springfield Campus, G207B, 937-328-7159

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Management

  • ​Last names A: ​Michael Lander, Springfield Campus, BAC 149, 937-328-6021
  • ​Last names B-H: C. Shaun Owens, Springfield Campus, BAC 147, 937-328-5752
  • ​Last names I-O: Terri Campbell, ​Springfield Campus, BAC 138, 937-328-6132
  • ​Last names P-Z: J.J. Martin, Springfield Campus, BAC 146, 937-328-6134

Manufacturing Technology 

  • Nickey Brown, Springfield Campus, ​Shull Hall 135, 937-328-6010

Marketing

Medical Assisting & Health Care

  • Kathy Harris, ​Springfield Campus, ​ASC 201B, 937-328-6094

Medical Laboratory Technology

Multi-Skilled Healthcare

  • Kathy Harris, S​pringfield Campus, ​ASC 201B, 937-328-6094

Nursing

Occupational Therapy, Radiographic Imaging & Respiratory Care

Office Administration / Medical Office Administration

Peer Support

  • JJ Peck, Beavercreek Campus, 937-328-6463

Physical Therapist Assistant

Professional Services Management

Real Estate

Social Work 

  • Tammy Watt, Springfield Campus, ​ASC 209, 937-328-3851

Theatre Arts

Transfer, Associate of Arts

  • Last names A–D: Heather Holliger, Beavercreek Campus, 207E, 937-429-8920
  • Last names E–H: Michelle Coleman, Springfield Campus, ​Rhodes Hall 323A, 937-328-3849
  • Last names I–L: Rob Derr, Beavercreek Campus 207D, 937-429-8931
  • Last names M–S: Tatiana Gorbunova, Springfield Campus, ​Rhodes Hall 323Q, 937-328-3852
  • Last names T-Z: Becky Center, Springfield Campus, ​Rhodes Hall 323J, 937-871-0411
  • Communication: Michelle Coleman, Springfield Campus, ​Rhodes Hall 323A, 937-328-3852
  • ​Early Childhood: Heather Good, Springfield Campus, ASC 155, 937-328-5456 ​
  • English: Rob Derr, Beavercreek Campus 207D, 937-429-8931
  • Geography & Political Science: Terry Filicko, ​Beavercreek Campus, 207F, 937-431-7161
  • Healthcare last names A–L: ​Patience Olajide, Beavercreek Campus, 120B, 937-431-7167
  • ​Healthcare last names M–Z: Mark Schmidt, ​Springfield Campus, ​ASC 206, 937-328-6081
  • ​History: Melinda Mohler, ​Springfield Campus, ​Rhodes Hall 309, 937-328-6137
  • Psychology: Carol Miller, ​Beavercreek Campus 207B, 937-328-3862
  • Social Services: Tammy Watt, Springfield Campus, ASC 209, 937-328-3851
  • ​Sociology: Monnica Gavin, ​​Beavercreek Campus, 120E, 937-431-7156
  • ​Teacher Education: Heather Good, Springfield Campus, ASC 155, 937-328-5456 

Transfer, Associate of Science

  • Last names A–B: ​Jessica Adams, ​Springfield Campus, ​Rhodes Hall 323D, 937-328-6024
  • ​Last names C–D: Phil Sharpe, Springfield Campus, ​Rhodes Hall 323N, 937-328-5458
  • Last names E–F: Haley Curry, Springfield Campus, ​Rhodes Hall 323G, 937-328-5439
  • Last names G–J:  Wendy Gagliano, Springfield Campus, ​Rhodes Hall 323M, 937-328-3846
  • ​​​Last names K–L: Monnica Gavin, ​Beavercreek Campus, 120E, 937-431-7156
  • Last names M–N: ​​Terry Filicko, ​Beavercreek Campus, 207F, 937-431-7161
  • Last names O–P: ​Jon Kuehnle, ​​​Springfield Campus, ​Rhodes Hall 323C, 937-328-6140
  • ​Last names Q–R: ​​Melinda Mohler, ​Springfield Campus, ​Rhodes Hall 309, 937-328-6137
  • Last names S–T: ​Tabitha Parker, ​​​Remote, 937-328-6160
  • ​​Last names U–W: ​Nick Schmall, ​Springfield Campus, ​Rhodes Hall 323F, 937-328-6068
  • ​​Last names X–Z: Chan Siriphokha, ​​Springfield Campus, ​Rhodes Hall 323K, 937-328-3854
  • ​​Biology: ​Wendy Gagliano, ​Springfield Campus, ​Rhodes Hall 323H, 937-328-3846
  • ​Business last names A-L: ​Fabian Novello, ​Beavercreek Campus, 207J, 937-431-7163
  • ​Business last names M–Z: Senti Longkumer, Springfield Campus, ​Rhodes Hall 328, 937-328-5453
  • Economics: ​Michael Lander, ​ ​Springfield Campus, ​BAC 149, 937-328-6021
  • Geology & Physics: Nick Schmall, ​Springfield Campus, ​Rhodes Hall 323F, 937-328-6068 
  • ​Healthcare last names A–L: ​​ Patience Olajide, ​Beavercreek Campus, 120B, 937-431-7167
  • ​Healthcare last names M–Z: Mark Schmidt,​ ​Springfield Campus, ​ASC 206, 937-328-6081
  • Mathematics & Pre-Engineering: ​Chan Siriphokha, Springfield Campus, ​Rhodes Hall 323K, 937-328-3854
  • ​Psychology: ​Carol Miller, Beavercreek Campus, 207B, 937-328-3862

Web Development & Design

  • ​ ​Alex Horne, Springfield Campus, ​Shull Hall 101A, 937-328-6083

Welding​ ​

  • Blake Parrett, Springfield Campus, ​Shull Hall 134, 937-328-6093

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