Student Success Advocates

You want to succeed at college. We want you to succeed, too.

What is a Student Success Advocate?

Your student success advocate will meet with you regularly during your time at SCC to ensure you're getting the most from your college experience. This includes ensuring you are on the right path, staying on path, and completing your path of education. They'll connect you with the support and resources you need to make the most of your time at SCC.

Why do I need to meet with a Student Success Advocate?

Your Student Success Advocate will help you through a number of important processes.

They'll help you:

  • Register for the classes you need
  • Connect with free resources within the college
  • Tackle social and personal challenges
  • Learn about community resources
  • Determine how to transfer on after SCC
Do I have to make an appointment to see someone?

Appointments are preferred to ensure you have adequate time to get all the answers you need with your Student Success Advocate, however, walk-ins can be taken if your Student Success Advocate is available. Schedule with your Student Success Advocate below.

Who is my Student Success Advocate?

Each Student Success Advocate works with students enrolled in a specific program pathway so they can get specific advising and support directly related to their chosen field of study.

Scroll down to find your Student Success Advocate and click the link to schedule your appointment.

How do I know which appointment to schedule?

Click on the link below your Student Success Advocate's bio card to make your appointment.

If you are not sure what type of appointment you need, that's okay! We'll help determine that once you arrive, or you can always call our office at (319) 208-5010.

How do I meet with my Student Success Advocate?

Click below to schedule an appointment with a Student Success Advocate or give us a call at (319) 208-5010.

Schedule an appointment

Meet Our Team

For high school students, see our concurrent enrollment advocates.

Brianna Akers

Brianna Akers

Director of Student Support, Retention, PACE Programs

bakers@scciowa.edu

(319) 208-5200

Interim in-program Health, Healthcare Tech Management, and Welding Students

Schedule with Brianna Here


Geoff D'Souza

Geoff D'Souza

Student Success Advocate

gdsouza@scciowa.edu

(319) 208-5286

Health Prep Students

Schedule with Geoff Here


Jill Ita

Jill Ita

Student Success Advocate

jita@scciowa.edu

(319) 208-5183

Business and Education Students

Schedule with Jill Here


Liz Pezley

Liz Pezley

Student Success Advocate

epezley@scciowa.edu

(319) 313-1920

Keokuk Students

Schedule with Taylor Here


Taylor Schneden

Taylor Schneden

PACE Pathway Navigator and Student Success Advocate

tschneden@scciowa.edu

(319) 208-5263

Auto Technology, Auto Collision, and Construction Students

Schedule with Taylor Here


Makayla Wesley-Morris

Makayla Wesley-Morris

Student Success Advocate

mwesley@scciowa.edu

(319) 208-5273

International Students, Creative Arts & Communications Students, Non-Degree Seeking Students, Athletic Programs: Soccer

Schedule with Makayla Here


Micaela Williams

Micaela Williams

Student Success Advocate

mwilliams@scciowa.edu

(319) 208-5241

AA & AS Students, Athletic Programs: Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Men's & Women's Basketball, Golf, Cheer & Dance, Sport Shooting, Cross Country, and Track

Schedule with Micaela Here


Concurrent Enrollment Student Success Advocates

Mike Conrad

Mike Conrad

Student Success Advocate

mconrad@scciowa.edu

(319) 208-5270

High Schools of Burlington, Notre Dame, Mediapolis, Wapello

April Gerst

April Gerst

Student Success Advocate

agerst@scciowa.edu

(319) 208-5277

High Schools of West Burlington, Danville, New London, Fort Madison, Holy Trinity, Out of State Upper

Abby Herriman

Abby Herriman

Student Success Advocate

aherriman@scciowa.edu

(319) 313-1929

High Schools of Central Lee, Keokuk, Clark County, Out of State Lower

Caili Rodeffer

Caili Rodeffer

Student Success Advocate

crodeffer@scciowa.edu

(319) 208-5007

High Schools of WACO, Mount Pleasant, Winfield