Room A251 • 217/351-2219

The Counseling and Advising Center provides assistance in academic advising, career and transfer planning, and personal counseling to currently enrolled students at Parkland College. 

 OFFICE INFORMATION
The Counseling and Advising Center is located in A251, on the second floor of the A-wing, directly upstairs from Admissions. 

Hours can vary during peak registration times, new student orientation and school break times.

Fall 2009 hours:

August 17 - September 3: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm and Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Starting September 7: Monday and Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

HOW TO BE SEEN FOR ACADEMIC ADVISING

8:00 am - 3:00 pm daily: walk-ins

3:00 pm - 5:pm daily: appointments

Monday and Thursday evenings, 5:00 to 6:30 pm: walk-ins and appointments. Last appointment scheduled for 5:00 pm Monday and Thursday; 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

You can be seen as a "walk in" between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm daily. This means that you sign in at the front desk in A251 and are seen on a "first come, first served" basis.

For an afternoon or evening (Monday, Thursday only) academic advising appointment, call 217-351-2219 to make a 30 minute appointment. You can make this appointment up to a week ahead and may request a particular advisor or counselor. Please check in at the front desk when you come for your appointment.

HOW TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS FOR PERSONAL COUNSELING

You can make a 50 minute appointment for personal counseling with one of the counselors.  Either stop by at A251 or call 217-351-2219. Please state that you are requesting personal counseling when you speak with the front desk, and check in there when you come for your appointment.

COLLEGE VISITS

Representatives from Illinois colleges and universities will be at Parkland College Center throughout the year to discuss transfer opportunities. View a complete schedule at www.parkland.edu or click here:

Thinking transfer? Upcoming college visits may help.

WORKSHOPS

Workshops on a variety of academic and personal topics are offered during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Black Student SUCCESS Project 2009/2010

Tues.  Sept.  15:  12-1pm,   Room D244: Baby, Please! Balancing Kids and College. Lunch

Wed. Sept. 16:  12 – 1 pm ,   Room X227:   “What’s your Learning Style”

Wed. Sept. 30: 12 – 1 pm, Room D244:   Black Male/Female Relationship discussion . PIZZA AND DOOR PRIZES

Wed. Oct. 7:  12 – 1 pm,Room D244:   Black Male/Female Relationship discussion . PIZZA AND DOOR PRIZES

Wed.  Oct. 21:  12-1pm,  Room  D244:  Sleep Is Over-Rated and other health-related myths  - Balancing Health and College. Lunch

Fri.  Oct. 30:  11 am – 1 pm, College Center: Treats for Change     

Wed. Nov. 4:  12 – 2 pm,  Flag Lounge: Talent Show

Wed. Nov. 18:  12 – 1 pm ,  Room X227: Test Anxiety 

Thurs.  Nov. 19:  12- 1 pm,  Room D244: You Can't Take It With You?  I Can't Keep It Here! Managing Money During College, Lunch

 

LEAP (Linking Education and People)

Ongoing LEAP student support group

Are issues or behaviors like anxiety, relationship problems, procrastination, grief, substance abuse, depression, or low self-esteem affecting your success in college? LEAP (Linking Education and People) is a free, drop-in, confidential support group for any Parkland student living with these and other mental health-related issues that impede school achievement. While not a therapy group, LEAP can be your resource for developing more effective coping skills and strategies. It might be a place to meet new friends who experience similar concerns.

For more information and/or to schedule a brief screening appointment, contact Dennis Cockrum at 217-353-2254 or dcockrum@parkland.edu.