Academic Advising for Current Students
The SCC Advising Team supports students鈥� path to graduation. Academic advisors are available for virtual and on-campus appointments. Appointments are scheduled at least 24 hours in advance to allow each student to receive a comprehensive advising appointment.
Have a quick question
- Email advising@southcentral.edu (Be sure to include your student or STAR ID)
- Call 507-389-7220 option 4 (Be sure to have your student or STAR ID ready)
Faribault Campus Advisors
Abdi Sabrie
abdi.sabrie@southcentral.edu
507-389-7257
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Abdi advises these programs on the Faribault Campus:
- Associate of Arts
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Marketing Management
- Medical Lab Tech & Phlebotomy
Abbey Lane
abbey.lane@southcentral.edu
507-389-7491
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Abbey advises these programs on the Faribault Campus:
- Associate of Arts
- Family Services
- Transfer Pathways: accounting, biology, business, communication, economics, early childhood education, English, history, pre-social work, psychology.
Elizabeth Prange
elizabeth.prange@southcentral.edu
507-332-5817
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Elizabeth advises these programs on the Faribault Campus:
- Associate of Arts & Transfer Pathways
- Machine Tool Technology
- Medical Lab Tech
- Office Technology & Business Software
- Phlebotomy
- Postsecondary Enrollment Option (PSEO)
- Nursing (Pre-Nursing)
Matthew Leisen
matthew.leisen@southcentral.edu
507-389-7324
Pronouns: He/him/his
Mattew advises these programs on the Faribault Campus:
- Carpentry
- Machine Tool Technology
- Mechatronics
- Welding
North Mankato Campus Advisors
Abdi Sabrie
abdi.sabrie@southcentral.edu
507-389-7257
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Abdi advises these programs on the North Mankato Campus:
- Associate of Arts
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Graphic Communication
- Intensive Care Paramedic
- Medical Lab Tech & Phlebotomy
- Marketing Management
- Surgical Tech (Pre-Surgical Tech)
Abbey Lane
abbey.lane@southcentral.edu
507-389-7491
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Abbey advises these programs on the North Mankato Campus:
- Associate of Arts
- Family Services
- Transfer Pathways: accounting, biology, business, communication, economics, early childhood education, English, history, pre-social work, psychology.
Angie James
angela.james@southcentral.edu
507-389-7278
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Angie advises these programs on the North Mankato Campus:
- Agriculture Programs
- Dental Assisting (Pre-Dental Assisting)
- Health Unit Coordinator
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing (Pre-Nursing)
Matthew Leisen
matthew.leisen@southcentral.edu
507-389-7324
Pronouns: He/him/his
Mattew advises these programs on the North Mankato Campus:
- Architectural Drafting
- Auto Body & Collision
- Automotive Service
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Careers
- Geographic Information Systems
- Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
- Machine Tool Technology
- Manufacturing Production Technology
- Mechatronics
- Welding
Nik Proehl
nik.proehl@southcentral.edu
507-389-7457
Pronouns: He/him/his
Nik advises these programs on the North Mankato Campus:
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Culinary
- Marketing Management
- Office Technology & Business Software
- Postsecondary Enrollment Option (PSEO)
Advising Resources
Student Planner
You can follow your academic progress using Degree Audit and Graduation Planner. Included in your Degree Audit report is information on your declared program and your advisor's information. Based on this information, your SCC coursework will filter into the requirements for your degree, liberal arts, major, and minor. Transfer coursework for students who transferred to SCC will be included in the DARs report.
How to find your Degree Audit
- Log in to E-Services
- Use your Star ID and Pass
- Once in click on Academic Records
- Select Open Degree Audit, Graduation Planner, and Schedule Builder
- Request Degree Audit
Help can be found on Minnesota State's webpage.
How to build your Graduation Plan
- Log in to E-Services
- Use your Star ID and Pass
- Once in click on Academic Records
- Select Open Degree Audit, Graduation Planner, and Schedule Builder
- Press "Plan"
Help can be found on Minnesota State's How to use Graduation Planner webpage
Transfer Planning
Transfer TO SCC:
If you have questions about how your classes transfer to 色中色, contact our transfer specialist at transfer@southcentral.edu.
Transfer FROM SCC:
Academic Advisors are available to help ensure that you are taking appropriate coursework for your planned major and transfer institution. You should start this process as soon as possible and schedule an appointment to meet your academic advisor.
Advisor Change Request Form
If you would like to request a specific academic advisor, complete the . The form requires you to use your StarID login. Check our StarID Help page for support with StarID.