Academic & Career Advising
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Andee Jorgensen Student Success Center
The Andee Jorgensen Student Success Center, located on the 2nd floor of Bldg. I (Robert C. Roberts Campus Center), is home to our entry advising and academic counseling staff. Each academic counselor has expertise in a special area or population and is assigned to a division of the college to provide communication between faculty/curriculum areas. Counselors work with and serve as a liaison with community agencies. Both counselors and entry advising staff are involved with recruiting at career fairs and high school visits, representing all program areas to provide general information about RTC.
Advising Appointments
During business hours the advising office offers year-round in-person and virtual 30-minute advising appointments. Appointments can be scheduled up to 14 days in advance through our advising appointment page. You can also call 425-235-5840 or email advising@rtc.edu for help with general questions or assistance scheduling advising appointments. Please remember to include your name, ctcLink ID number, and your advisor's name, if known.
- Note: Only drop-in appointments are available during the first week of the classes (Week 1) and the week before classes start (Week 0).
- Full RTC Department Directory
Drop-In Advising
Drop-in advising is designed for quick questions and pressing matters that need immediate attention. Drop-in sessions are no more than 10 to 15 minutes and are first-come first-served. Drop-ins are the fastest way to connect to an advisor but we strongly encourage brand-new students to schedule a full 30-minute advising appointment.
- In-Person Drop-in Advising
- Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- Location: Student Success Center (2nd floor Bldg. I)
- Virtual Drop-In Advising
- Monday – Thursday from 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Location: RTC Virtual Welcome Center
Who’s Who in Student Success
| Staff Member | Department Assignment/Special Population | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Covington Dean of Student Success |
Student Success Services | acovington@rtc.edu (425) 235-2409 Office: I-229 |
| Matt Wurz Executive Assistant |
Student Success Services | mgwurz@rtc.edu (425) 235-6350 Office: I-214 |
| Advising & Counseling Group | ||
| Chelsea Good Academic/Career Counselor |
Running Start | Band Instrument | Culinary Arts
|
cgood@rtc.edu Current Student Advising: Book AppointmentRunning Start: Book Appointment |
| Colleen Bassham Academic/Career Counselor |
Health & Human Services
|
cbassham@rtc.edu Current Student Advising: Book Appointment |
| Eugene Shen Academic/Career Counselor |
Automotive | Trade & Industry
|
eshen@rtc.edu Current Student Advising: Book Appointment |
| Faye Melton Academic/Career Counselor |
Workforce Education
|
fmelton@rtc.edu BFET/Worker Retraining: Book AppointmentCurrent Student Advising: Book Appointment |
| Laura Knight Academic/Career Counselor |
Transfer Education
|
lknight@rtc.edu Current Student Advising: Book Appointment |
| Mercedes Ramirez Academic/Career Counselor |
Workforce Education |
mramirez@rtc.edu BFET/Worker Retraining:
Book Appointment
|
| Olla Ibrahim Academic/Career Counselor |
Business Management | Information Technology
|
oibrahim@rtc.edu Current Student Advising: Book Appointment |
| Sarah Hoaglin Academic/Behavioral Health Counselor |
Behavioral Health
|
shoaglin@rtc.edu (425) 235-6635 Office: I-223
|
|
Entry Services Group |
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| Lindsey Smith Director of Entry Services |
Entry Services |
lsmith@rtc.edu |
| Vahid Mehrin Student Entry Specialist |
Entry Services | vmehrin@rtc.edu (425) 235-5804 Office: I-218 |
| Linda Bui Student Success Specialist Entry & Support |
Enrollment & Entry Services |
lbui@rtc.edu New Student Advising: Book Appointment |
| Ronald Timm Student Success Specialist |
Entry Services |
rtimm@rtc.edu New Student Advising: Book Appointment |
| Yalda Naimzadeh Student Success Specialist |
Entry Services
|
ynaimzadeh@rtc.edu New Student Advising: Book Appointment |
| Cheryl Kennedy CCP Retention Specialist |
Entry Services
|
ckennedy@rtc.edu |
| Sophie Marriott CCP Retention Specialist |
Entry Services
|
smarriott@rtc.edu |
|
Taqwo Mohamoud |
College & Career Pathways |
tmohamoud@rtc.edu |
| International Student Advising |
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| Ronald Timm Student Success Specialist |
Entry Services |
rtimm@rtc.edu International Student Advising: Book Appointment |
| Yalda Naimzadeh Student Success Specialist |
Entry Services |
ynaimzadeh@rtc.edu International Student Advising: Book Appointment |
| Lindsey Smith Director of Entry Services |
Entry Services |
lsmith@rtc.edu |
CONTACT
- Hours of Operation
- Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Closed: Nov. 11, 18, 29; Dec. 25
- Email: advising@RTC.edu
- Call: (425) 235-5840
While our posted hours are available for assistance, we understand that students may have needs outside these times. If you require support beyond our scheduled hours, please feel free to request an appointment, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.