Academic Advising
At Clark State, we believe in fostering strong partnership with students to help them achieve academic, personal and career goals. We're here to listen, explain options, and support decision-making as they navigate through their educational journal.
Open Advising - No Appointment Needed!
Open advising at our Beavercreek and Springfield campuses allow students to stop by without an appointment to discuss academics, enrollment, or FAFSA without an appointment! Students may also email advisors@clarkstate.edu or making an appointment with the appropriate advisor (see below).
OPEN ADVISING HOURS: Beavercreek and Springfield Campus, January 2025 calendar
Please bring the following information when meeting with an advisor:
- Name
- Student ID
- Major or certificate of interest
- Phone number, including area code
- Goals
Making an Appointment
Students can make an academic advising, enrollment, or FAFSA appointment by contacting the appropriate advisor below. The last advising appointment will be available 30 minutes prior to the end time.
Students can also email questions to advisors@clarkstate.edu or stop by Open Advising without an appointment.
Please bring the following information to appointments:
- Name
- Student ID
- Major or certificate of interest
- Phone number, including area code
- Goals
BELLEFONTAINE
- Nicolas Sparrow
937-328-6485
Schedule an Appointment
BEAVERCREEK
- Josh Foster
937-431-7177
Schedule an Appointment - Elizabeth Buschur
937-431-7165
Schedule an Appointment
SPRINGFIELD
- David Hale, College Credit Plus
937-328-6061
Schedule an Appointment
- Cheryl Lentes, Health, Human and Public Services
937-328-5400
Schedule an Appointment
- Charmaine Misick, Business and Applied Technologies
937-328-6479
Schedule an Appointment
- Khalil Scott
937-328-6489
Schedule an Appointment
- Nicole Trimble, Director
937-328-6055
Schedule an Appointment
- Danielle Williams, Transfer and Management
937-328-5442
Schedule an Appointment
XENIA
- Shannon Kollasch
937-431-7172
Schedule an Appointment
TRIO
Students who need academic support and are either first-generation (those whose parents or guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree), have financial need, or a documented disability may also utilize TRIO, a federally-funded program that supports students in their pursuit of a college degree.
Click here to learn more about TRIO or complete an application to meet with a TRIO advisor.
Already a TRIO student? Make an appointment with your TRIO advisor below!
Callie Cary-Devine
937-328-6122
Rob Gast
937-328-6149
Joy Haviland
937-328-3870
Learning outcomes for students who participate in academic advising:
- Students will create an academic plan
- Students will be familiar with their academic major and career planning tools
- Students will understand how to prepare for future advising appointments
- Students will be familiar with campus resources
Questions? We're here to help!
Academic Advising - Springfield Rhodes Hall, First Floor
Academic Advising - Beavercreek Greene Center
Academic Advising - Bellefontaine Ohio Hi-Point
Academic Advising - Xenia Xenia YMCA