| Academic Advisors________________________ |
Lissette
Alvarado, B.A.,
University of Illinois at Chicago
academic advisor
I began my career at Moraine Valley in 2003 with a personal approach to
advising that has been a nurturing and realistic approach, giving students the
necessary information so they may succeed academically. I give students
information about their major, transfer institutions, assist them in monitoring
their academic progress, create an academic plan as early as possible, and make
student referrals as necessary.
Lisette serves as the liaison to University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign and the University of Illinois at Chicago. |
 Brenna
Bosma-Krass, B.A., Hope College
academic advisor
I have a diverse background in higher education and have been actively
involved in various aspects of student development since 2005. My
approach to advising is a personal one and my goal is to help prepare
students for their future academic or career goals. Every student and
situation is unique, so I try to tailor my advising to meet each
student’s specific goals. |
 Nina
Carbone, B.A., DePaul University
academic advisor
As a recent college graduate, I understand the importance of having
a good advisor. My approach to advising is to understand and assist each
student with their academic and career objectives. My expectation for students is
that they will leave each of our appointments feeling more confident and
one step closer to their goals. |
Lisa
Ferricks, B.A., Illinois State University
academic advisor
I started my career at Moraine Valley in 2001 and have been an academic advisor
since 2003. I love it here! My approach to advising is
very simple: treat each individual with patience and understanding. Each
situation is unique; each student has a different story. That’s what makes
advising so much fun! I love when I have worked with a brand new student or
undecided major, and two years later am assisting them in completing their
graduation petition! Then I know I have done a good job! |
 James Fleming,
M.S.E., Northern Illinois University, M.S.E., Chicago State
University
academic advisor
I joined Moraine Valley in June 2006 after leaving the College of DuPage where I
also was an academic advisor. My personal approach to advising is to treat the
student with respect by creating a friendly atmosphere. I strive to be
nonjudgmental, while being a patient listener. My single most important priority
is to assist students in becoming academically successful.
Communication, direction, and progress are the key
components in reaching the students’ goals; which means equal effort by the
advisor, support staff, and student. Working together as a team is a successful approach. |
 Kim Golk,
B.S., Northern Illinois University
academic advisor
I joined the academic advising department in 2007 and have been at Moraine
Valley since 2005. Working with the students is extremely rewarding. I look to
the students to tell me about their goals and dreams. Then I help them filter
through information and options so they can make decisions regarding their
academic future.
Kim serves as the liaison to DePaul University and Western
Illinois University. |
 Jeremy Kingery, B.A., Governors
State University
academic advisor
I joined the Moraine Valley academic advising team in August 2007. My
background, prior to joining Moraine Valley, is in college admissions
and student recruitment. I believe in first looking at the overall
picture of what the student hopes to accomplish, and then provide
information so the student can make informed decisions and develop
an academic plan to achieve their educational, personal, and
professional goals.
Jeremy serves as the liaison to Lewis University and Eastern
Illinois University. |
 Sundus Madi, B.S., Northern Illinois
University
academic advisor
I joined the academic advising team with Moraine Valley in August 2008.
My background prior to Moraine Valley is in online education, admissions
and academic advising. As a lifelong learner, I truly believe in the
value of education and the impact it can make in a student’s life. To
me, advising is about helping students evaluate their needs and giving
them the tools to make well informed decisions.
“Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.”
Malcolm Forbes (1919 - 1990), Forbes Magazine
|
Maria Moreno,
A.S., academic advisor
I started my employment with Moraine Valley in 1991 with an applied science
degree in business and a customer service background. My mission is to provide
students with pertinent information and much more. Moraine Valley students
motivate me to give my best because they work so hard to pursue their dreams.
|
 Mary
Paraskis, B.A., Houston Baptist University
academic advisor
I worked at a four-year university where I directly assisted students
with various academic needs. I feel strongly that a visit with an
academic advisor can make a big difference in streamlining one's academic
and career goals. As an academic advisor here at Moraine Valley, I look
forward to meeting and answering any questions or concerns students may
have as they work toward accomplishing their educational aspirations. |
 Ali Riphagen,
B.A.,
Governors State University
academic advisor
I joined the Moraine Valley academic advising team in January 1995. My
advising philosophy is teaching rather than prescribing. I believe in empowering
my students by handing them the tools to achieve any educational goal they might
want to pursue. I love what I do because I know that I can make a difference in
a student’s life through my guidance and support.
Ali serves as the liaison to Governors State and Illinois
State University. |
Sumeet Singh, B.S., Northern
Illinois University
academic advisor
I have worked at various levels in the academic environment with an
emphasis in student development and compliance. I want to help students formulate important questions about
the nature and direction of their college education and help them find
answers to those important questions. I like to guide students to better
understand their educational needs and aspirations, as well as the
resources available to them at Moraine Valley Community College. I want
every single student that I advise to be responsible, productive, and a
successful lifelong learner.
Sumeet serves as the liaison to
Chicago State University and Loyola University.
He is the academic advisor for the TRIO population.
|
 Gloria Starkey,
M.A., Saint Xavier University
academic advisor
I have been a member of Student Development serving students in various roles
since 1994. Extending a welcoming, respectful experience and developing a
connection with the student learners is important to me. Students are provided
direction by utilizing academic Web site resources and data located in the
Academic Advising Center. I recommend students communicate with an advisor each
semester to stay on track toward educational goals. I enjoy interacting with the
students and working with them to achieve their chosen academic and career
goals. |
| Departmental Assistants_____________________
Dawn
Fry,
departmental assistant
I began working in the academic advising office in October 2007. I am a
Moraine Valley graduate and have experience in both the academic and
business worlds managing an office, staffing and recruiting. I bring to
the Academic Advising department my experience and passion for service
to successfully deliver our mission.
|
 Barbara Kreczmer,
departmental assistant
I have been a service representative and departmental assistant with Moraine
Valley since 1987. My job is to direct students on campus and assist in managing
the Academic Advising Center. |
 Lois
Prazuch, departmental assistant
I joined Moraine Valley in 2006 after taking early retirement as an executive
administrative assistant in the insurance industry. I enjoy working with
students who are studying to achieve their goals. |
Mission Statement
The mission of the Academic Advising Center at Moraine Valley Community College
is to provide a quality advising experience that will assist students in the
development of meaningful academic plans compatible with their educational and
life goals.
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