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STUDENT SUCCESS ADVISORS

Academic and Financial Aid advising is available to all PTCC students. Student Success Advisors offer a one-stop advising model that supports the development of academic skills and strategies, awareness of educational, personal, financial, and professional goals, connection to campus resources, and involvement in the campus community. Program Faculty Advisors provide course sequence and subject matter expertise.

Drop-In Advising – In-Person
Monday – Friday 9:30 – 11 AM in Student Services Suite 30
Monday – Thursday 4-6 PM at the REC

Make An Appointment

Walk-ins are available on a limited basis. Students are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with their Student Success Advisor via Bookings. Phone, online/virtual, and in-person appointments are available.

 

Click here to book with an advisor

 

Student Success Advisors

Areas of Expertise

Santhi Sheehan-Lusk

Santhi Sheehan-Lusk

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Director, 32

Santhi.Sheehan-Lusk*AT*pine.edu | 320-629-4541

Areas of Expertise

  • Financial/Academic/Scholarship Advising
  • Student Last Name: (A-G) 
  • Student Life
  • Student Senate
  • Tutoring Services
  • Career Services 
  • Campus Workstudy Employment Contact
Jessica Austin

Jessica Austin

Student Success Coordinator, RM 35

jessica.austin*AT*pine.edu | 320-629-4525

Areas of Expertise

  • Financial/Academic/Scholarship Advising
  • Student Last Name: (H-N)
  • Accessibility and Accommodations
  • Disability Services
  • Student Success Plans
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeals
Patty Gerhardson

Patty Gerhardson

Student Success Advisor, 33

patricia.gerhardson*AT*pine.edu | 320-629-5197

Areas of Expertise

  • Financial/Academic/Scholarship Advising
  • Student Last Name: (O-Z) 
  • Student Basic Needs
Jen Rancour

Jen Rancour

Director of Dual Enrollment , 11

jen.rancour*AT*pine.edu | 320-629-5189

Jen holds an Associate of Arts Degree from North Hennepin Community College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Writing from Metropolitan State University.

Jen is a dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience across various community sectors. She is passionate about helping students navigate their educational journeys and achieve their academic goals. Her specialty is working with high school students, families, and counselors. Jen helps students understand their dual credit options and serves as a primary advisor for many PSEO students.

Outside of her professional role, Jen is an active Girl Scout volunteer and is involved in children’s ministry and community health initiatives. She enjoys many outdoor activities, including kayaking, boating, and getting lost in the woods.

Areas of Expertise

  • College credit in high school
  • PSEO and Concurrent Enrollment Students Last Name:  A-M
  • Dual-enrollment pathways for high school students
Stacy O’Rourke

Stacy O’Rourke

Student Experience Coordinator, The REC

stacy.orourke*AT*pine.edu | 320-629-5175

Stacy supports student life and success on campus and brings energy and creativity to every event. She also advises PSEO students with last names N–Z and is your go-to for specialized program and housing questions.

Areas of Expertise

  • PSEO and Concurrent Enrollment Students Last Name:  N-Z
  • Activities and events at The REC
  • Gunsmithing program admissions requirements

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