We’re Here to Help You Succeed
Advising is one of the most important keys to success at SMCC. As a student at the College, both dedicated faculty and staff advisors are available to meet with you to ensure you stay on track and achieve your goals. We highly encourage all students to meet with an advisor every semester. We even have two months during the year, November and March, that are designated as advising months. Learn what advising can do for you!
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Benefits of Advising
- Save time, money and stress!
- Set your career and education goals and build a plan to achieve them.
- Select the right courses and course sequence to meet your degree requirements.
- Gives you access to veteran and international student resources.
- Guides you to a successful graduation, transfer and more.
What Advisors Will Do for You
As an SMCC student, you will work with advisors in your designated Pathway. Your initial point of contact will be your staff advisor, who will eventually connect you to your faculty advisor.
A staff advisor will:
- Answer questions about specific courses and course requirements.
- Connect you with helpful college resources and find ways to improve your success.
- Help you choose your program of study, manage your courses and maintain your academic standing.
- Get the answers to any questions you have.
Your faculty advisor will:
- Give you advice about your career path.
- Tell you what skills and courses will help you succeed.
- Plan your course schedule for the next semester and future semesters and review your degree requirements.
- Help you identify potential internship opportunities and establish professional connections.
Where You Can Get Advising
New Students
As a new student we offer you a variety of ways to get ready for your first semester. This includes meeting with your Pathway Advisor individually, attending small New Student Advising Session for your Pathway, or attending a larger New Student Advising session open to all new students, regardless of Pathway. Please visit our accepted student webpage for details and to sign up for a New Student Session.
Current Students
Once you have registered for classes and become a current student, you can contact your staff or faculty advisor to get your questions answered. If you have general questions, or aren’t sure who to talk with, stop by one of the offices below for assistance.
Advising FAQ’s
To view a list of helpful questions and answers around Advising, visit our Advising FAQ webpage.
Midcoast Campus
L.L.Bean Learning Commons
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
South Portland Campus Advising & Admissions Office
Campus Center – 1st floor
Drop-in advisor available Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Meet the Advising Team
SMCC pathway advisors are here to help! See our staff below, they are listed by which pathway and majors that they serve.
Arts, Humanities, Digital Media & Communications |
Chris Anderson: Book an appointment Email: canderson@mainecc.edu Pathway Advisor – Majors: Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies: English, Liberal Studies: Music, Undecided |
Amanda Gagnon: Book an appointment Email: agagnon1@mainecc.edu Pathway Advisor – Majors: Communications & New Media, Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies: Art, Undecided |
Business & Hospitality |
AJ Burton: Book an appointment Email: aburton1@mainecc.edu Pathway Advisor – Majors: Business Administration, Business Administration: Sports Management, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management |
Computer Science & Information Technology |
Darby Simpson: Book an appointment Email: dsimpson@mainecc.edu Pathway Advisor – Majors: Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science |
Education, Human Services, & Social and Behavioral Sciences |
Savannah Leighton: Book an appointment Email: sleighton1@mainecc.edu Pathway Advisor – Majors: Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Services, Liberal Studies: History focus, Liberal Studies: Political Science focus, Liberal Studies: Psychology focus, Liberal Studies: Social Work focus |
Health Sciences |
Michele Pavitt: Book an appointment Email: mpavitt@mainecc.edu Pathway Advisor – Majors: Nursing |
Kalena Brady: Book an appointment Email: kbrady@mainecc.edu Pathway Advisor – Majors: Cardiovascular Technology, Health Sciences, Medical Assisting, Nutrition & Dietetics, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology |
Industrial Technology & Transportation |
Jen Gresley: Book an appointment Email: jgresley@mainecc.edu Pathway Advisor – Majors: Architectural & Engineering Design, Automotive Technology, Building Construction, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrician’s Certificate, Horticulture, HVAC, Plumbing, Precision Machining & Manufacturing |
Public Safety |
Sandra Lynham: Book an appointment Email: slynham@mainecc.edu Staff Advisor – Majors: Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Paramedicine/EMS |
Science, Engineering, and MathematicsDarby Simpson: Book an appointment |
Veterans and Dependents of Veterans |
Amy Lainoff: Book an appointment Email: alainoff@mainecc.edu Director of Veteran and Military Services |
International Student Services |
Jodie Lane: Book an appointment Email: jlane@mainecc.edu Director of the Intercultural Center & International Student Services |
Midcoast Campus |
Vicki-Rose Porter: Book an appointment Email: vporter@mainecc.edu Midcoast Campus Coordinator |