Appointment Scheduling

You should always meet with an advisor who specializes in your program of study. If you don't know your program, follow these steps to look it up: 

1. Log into Parkland Self-Service
2. Click on Student Planning
3. Click on tile #1 - Go to My Progress

Your program of study will be listed in the "At a Glance" profile. If you already have an advisor assigned to you, their name will be listed here as well. Use this information to identify which academic area of interest (AOI) your program fits into. 

If you're not sure which AOI your program falls under, review the degree options listed in each AOI description. If you are in a general studies degree, or are not degree-seeking, select the academic area that most closely matches your academic, transfer, or career goal.

Remember: You must have placements completed before scheduling an academic advising appointment.

There are five main appointments types offered with advisors:

1. New, Degree-Seeking Student – select this appointment if you are

• a first-time college student, or
• a transfer student new to Parkland College, or
• a student who took college courses while in high school.

2. Continuing Student – select this appointment if you currently taking courses at Parkland.

3. Returning Student – select this appointment if you have previously attended Parkland but have been gone for more than one semester.

4. Parkland Pathway student – select this appointment ONLY IF you have already been accepted into the Parkland Pathway to Illinois program and have completed your Pathway orientation. Parkland Pathway to Illinois is a selective-admission and dual-enrollment program. Students not enrolled in the Parkland Pathway to Illinois Program but who are planning on applying for transfer to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, please select an advising appointment by Area of Interest.

5. Parkland Student Athletes - please schedule an advising appointment with Coach John Bowler. You can contact the athletics office by calling 217/351-2226.

For appointment types 1-4, you can designate on the information when you make the appointment if you would like to meet virtually through Microsoft Teams or in-person on campus in U-267. 

Remember: You must have placements completed before scheduling an academic advising appointment.

• discover your career path,
• think about what is important to you,
• explore careers that match your unique interests and skills, &
• learn what type of work environment that will foster your success.

Appointment Types: 

1. New, Degree-Seeking Student – select this appointment if you are

• a first-time college student, or
• a transfer student new to Parkland College, or
• a student who took college courses while in high school.

2. Continuing Student – Please see the table below. 

Students interested in graduating from Parkland and transferring to a four-year institution should meet with the appropriate Academic Success Advisor (ASA) for their major.

Students not interested in transfer should reach out to program directors for degree-specific information and assistance. Email the program director directly to schedule an academic advising appointment. You may also meet with an academic success advisor:

Aimee Densmore
Alexus Hasler
Myriah Benner-Coogan
Randy Rothwell

3. Returning Student – select this appointment if you have previously attended Parkland but have been gone for more than one semester.

4. Parkland Pathway students – see information under Advising for Parkland Pathway. Parkland Pathway is a selective-admission and dual-enrollment program. Students not enrolled in the Parkland Pathway program but who are planning on applying for transfer should not choose this appointment type.

5. Parkland Student Athletes - please schedule an advising appointment with Coach John Bowler.

For new/returning student appointments, you will be asked to indicate whether you would like to meet virtually through Microsoft Teams or in-person on campus in U-267.

Remember: You must have placements completed before scheduling an academic advising appointment.

Students currently enrolled in Automotive Collision Repair or Floral Design, please contact Aimee Densmore.

Majors Include: 

• Business Administration
• Computer Science
• Computer Information Systems
• Accounting
• Business Management and Business Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Administrative Technology
• Data Systems & Development
• Network Administration & Support
• Digital Media

 

Advising Team:
 
Larry Taylor
Steve Wilson

Appointment Types:

1. New, Degree-Seeking Student – select this appointment if you are

• a first-time college student, or
• a transfer student new to Parkland College, or
• a student who took college courses while in high school.

2. Continuing Student – Continuing students should reach out to program directors for degree-specific information and assistance. Email the program director directly to schedule an academic advising appointment. You may also meet with your academic success advisor:

Steve Wilson
Larry Taylor


3. Returning Student – select this appointment if you have previously attended Parkland but have been gone for more than one semester.

4. Parkland Pathway students – see information under Advising for Parkland Pathway. Parkland Pathway is a selective-admission and dual-enrollment program. Students not enrolled in the Parkland Pathway program but who are planning on applying for transfer should not choose this appointment type.
 
5. Parkland Student Athletes - please schedule an advising appointment with Coach John Bowler.

For new/returning student appointments, you will be asked to indicate whether you would like to meet virtually through Microsoft Teams or in-person on campus in U-267.

Remember: You must have placements completed before scheduling an academic advising appointment.

Program Directors:

Accounting (AAS and CER) – Judy Smith

Business – Kelly Barbour-Conerty

• Management (AAS)
• Marketing (AAS)
• Entrepreneurship (CER)

Business Administrative Technology – Ann Blackman

• Business Administrative Technology (AAS)
• Application Specialist (CER)
• Bookkeeping Office Assistant (CER)
• Customer Service (CER)
• Office Assistant (CER)
• Office Specialist (CER)

Data Systems & Development – Ken Urban

• Data Systems & Development (AAS)
• Database Foundation (CER)
• General Programming (CER)
• Mobile Development (CER)
• Web Development (CER)

Network Administration & Support – Marc Schudel

• Network Administration & Support (AAS)
• Google IT (CER)
• Cisco Networking (CER)
• Computer Foundations (CER)
• Linux Admin (CER)
• Microsoft Admin (CER)

Digital Media – David Bock or Derek Dallas

• Digital Media (AAS)
• 3D Computer Animation Software (CER)
• 3D Software Development (CER)
• Web Programming (CER)

 
Students currently enrolled in Hospitality Programs Food Service Asst, Foodservice Sanitation Certificate, Culinary Arts Mgt, Food Service, Hotel/Motel Mgt, Restaurant Mgt, or Resort/Casino Mgt, please contact Jeff Kilar.

Majors Include:

• Art and Design
• Art Education
• Media Arts & Production
• Communication
• Entertainment Technology
• Media Arts & Production
• Media Production
• Music Education
• Music Foundations
• Music Performance
• Photography
• Theatre Arts

• Molly Murphy
• Tanino Minneci

Appointments:

1. New, Degree-Seeking Student – select this appointment if you are

• a first-time college student, or
• a transfer student new to Parkland College, or
• a student who took college courses while in high school.

2. Continuing Student – Continuing students should reach out to faculty advisors for degree-specific information and assistance. Email the faculty advisor directly to schedule an academic advising appointment. You may also meet with an academic success advisor for non-registration needs:

Molly Murphy
Tanino Minneci

3. Returning Student – select this appointment if you have previously attended Parkland but have been gone for more than one semester.

4. Parkland Pathway students – see information under Advising for Parkland Pathway. Parkland Pathway is a selective-admission and dual-enrollment program. Students not enrolled in the Parkland Pathway program but who are planning on applying for transfer should not choose this appointment type.

5. Parkland Student Athletes - please schedule an advising appointment with Coach John Bowler.

For new/returning student appointments, you will be asked toindicate whether you would like to meet virtually through Microsoft Teams orin-person on campus in U-267.

Remember: You must have placements completed before scheduling an academic advising appointment.

Faculty Advisors:

Art & Design – Denise Seif

• Art & Design (AFA)
• Art Education (AFA)

Broadcast Technology – Adam Porter

• Media Arts & Production (AAS)
• Media Production (CER)
• Music Business (CER)

Communication (AA) – Kendra McClure

Music – Julie Weishar

• Music Education (AFA)
• Music Foundations (AA)
• Music Performance (AFA)

Photography (AAS) – Peggy Shaw

Theatre – Julie Weishar

• Theatre Arts, AA
• Entertainment Technology, AAS and CER

Students currently enrolled in Visual Communication Design (AAS) or Print Production (CER), please contact Julie Weishar.

Medical Assisting, CER
Nursing Assistant, CER (CNA)
Nursing, LPN, RN/ADN, LPN to RN bridge, & Paramedic to ADN bridge
Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS
Radiologic Technology, AAS
Respiratory Care, AAS
Sterile Processing Technician, CER
Surgical Technology, AAS 
Veterinary Technology, AAS

If your goal is to transfer to a four-year institution and not earn a CER or AAS degree from Parkland, please see the STEM Area of Interest. Examples: pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant, pre-veterinary medicine, pre-pharmacy, etc. 

• a first-time college student, or
• a transfer student new to Parkland College, or
• a student who took college courses while in high school.

Molly Murphy
Karen Morgan
Tanino Minneci

3. Returning Student – select this appointment if you have previously attended Parkland but have been gone for more than one semester.

4. Parkland Student Athletes - please schedule an advising appointment with Coach John Bowler.

For appointment types 1-3, you will be asked to indicate whether you would like to meet virtually through Microsoft Teams or in-person on campus in U-267.

Remember: You must have placements completed before scheduling an academic advising appointment.

Students who have been admitted into a selective-admissions Health Professions program will meet with their faculty advisor.

Students currently enrolled in Dietetic Technician, Dietary Manager, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Dysrhythmia (EKG) Certification, or Fire Service Technology AAS and CER, please contact Kim Pankau.

• Associate in Arts, General Transfer
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
• Special Education
• English
• History
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Social Work

• Joe Omo-Osagie
• Karen Morgan
• Alexus Hasler

Appointment Types:

1. New, Degree-Seeking Student – select this appointment if you are

• a first-time college student, or
• a transfer student new to Parkland College, or
• a student who took college courses while in high school.

2. Continuing Student – select this appointment if you currently taking courses at Parkland.

Joe Omo-Osagie
Karen Morgan
Alexus Hasler

3. Returning Student – select this appointment if you have previously attended Parkland but have been gone for more than a semester.

4. Parkland Pathway students – see information underAdvising for Parkland Pathway. Parkland Pathway is a selective-admission anddual-enrollment program. Students not enrolled in the Parkland Pathway programbut who are planning on applying for transfer should not choose thisappointment type.

5. Parkland Student Athletes - please schedule an advising appointment with Coach John Bowler.

For appointment types 1-4, you will be asked to indicate whether you would like to meet virtually through Microsoft Teams or in-person on campus in U-267.

Remember: You must have placements completed before scheduling an academic advising appointment.

• Associate in Science, General Transfer
• Biological Sciences
• Kinesiology & Personal Fitness Training
• Mathematics
• Physical Science
• Engineering Science

• Randy Rothwell
• Alexus Hasler

Appointment Types:

1. New, Degree-Seeking Student – select this appointment if you are

• a first-time college student, or
• a transfer student new to Parkland College, or
• a student who took college courses while in high school.

2. Continuing Student – select this appointment if you currently taking courses at Parkland.

Randy Rothwell

Alexus Hasler

*Katie Schacht no longer does academic advising; her role is now entirely in Counseling. Please select "Continuing Student" if you wish to meet with a Science/Engineering/Mathematics advisor. You may email Katie at kschacht@parkland.edu.

3. Returning Student – select this appointment if you have previously attended Parkland but have been gone for more than a semester.

4. Parkland Pathway students – see information underAdvising for Parkland Pathway. Parkland Pathway is a selective-admission anddual-enrollment program. Students not enrolled in the Parkland Pathway programbut who are planning on applying for transfer should not choose thisappointment type.

5. Parkland Student Athletes - please schedule an advising appointment with Coach John Bowler.

For appointment types 1-4, you will be asked to indicate whether you would like to meet virtually through Microsoft Teams or in-person on campus in U-267.

Remember: You must have placements completed before scheduling an academic advising appointment.

Follow this link to schedule an appointment.