Reedley College offers counseling by Pathways. Each Pathway has a team of people who work closely together to provide you with specialized counseling and support for your major. This team includes counselors that specialize in the majors that fall in that pathway. My Success Network in Starfish will display your Pathway service based on your major. You can use that service to schedule a pathway counseling appointment.
If you are unsure of your major, explore our Pathways . You can use the links below to schedule an appointment with a pathway counselor.
- RC Pathway: Ag & Natural Resources
- RC Pathway: Art, Music and English
- RC Pathway: Business
- RC Pathway: Child Development & Education
- RC Pathway: Industrial and Manufacturing
- RC Pathway: Social Sciences
- RC Pathway: STEM
Refer to the following to help you select the right reason when you schedule your appointment: Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP)/Program Completion Review (60 min)
Use this reason to create or update a student education plan through completion of your program or to review your plan in preparation for applying for graduation or transfer. If you are needing a student education plan for a petition or appeal, please use the Petition/Appeal Assistance reason. It is important to let your counselor know if you will be using a student education plan for any type of petition or appeal. First Semester Advising/One Term Student Education Plan (30 min)
Use this reason to prepare for your first semester in college (i.e. high school seniors or new students) or to complete a one semester student education plan in preparation for registering. Pathway/Major/Career Information (30 min)
Use this reason when you want help with information and resources about majors and careers within one of the Reedley College Pathways. Petition/Appeal Assistance (60 min)
Use this reason when you need assistance with completing a petition or appeal (which may include creating or updating a student education plan). It’s important to let your counselor know if you will be using a student education plan for any type of petition or appeal. Additional follow up after the appointment may be needed depending on the specific petition and situation. Probation Counseling (60 min)
Use this reason to meet with a counselor to complete probation related counseling such as a retention contract or other paperwork related to A2/P2/CPBP or disqualification academic standings. Additional follow up after the appointment may be needed depending on the specific academic standing and situation. Quick Counseling Questions (30 min)
Use this reason for other needs not described in other reasons. This could include things like help with understanding a college process, clearing a prerequisite, registration assistance or assistance applying for graduation. Many quick questions can also be addressed through Drop In Counseling (See Below) – consider using this resource before scheduling an appointment.
Students can schedule appointments to meet with a Reedley College General Counselor online through the Reedley College General Counseling Service in Starfish. Once in Starfish, look for the Reedley College Counseling Department Service (see picture). If this service does not show in your Success Network, look in “Other Services” to find it.
Refer to the following to help you select the right reason when you schedule your appointment:
Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP)/Program Completion Review (60 min)
Use this reason to create or update a student education plan through completion of your program or to review your plan in preparation for applying for graduation or transfer. If you are needing a student education plan for a petition or appeal, please use the Petition/Appeal Assistance reason. It is important to let your counselor know if you will be using a student education plan for any type of petition or appeal.
First Semester Advising/One Term Student Education Plan (30 min)
Use this reason to prepare for your first semester in college (i.e. high school seniors or new students) or to complete a one semester student education plan in preparation for registering.
Pathway/Major/Career Information (30 min)
Use this reason when you want help with information and resources about majors and careers within one of the Reedley College Pathways.
Petition/Appeal Assistance (60 min)
Use this reason when you need assistance with completing a petition or appeal (which may include creating or updating a student education plan). It’s important to let your counselor know if you will be using a student education plan for any type of petition or appeal. Additional follow up after the appointment may be needed depending on the specific petition and situation.
Probation Counseling (60 min)
Use this reason to meet with a counselor to complete probation related counseling such as a retention contract or other paperwork related to A2/P2/CPBP or disqualification academic standings. Additional follow up after the appointment may be needed depending on the specific academic standing and situation.
Quick Counseling Questions (30 min)
Use this reason for other needs not described in other reasons. This could include things like help with understanding a college process, clearing a prerequisite, registration assistance or assistance applying for graduation. Many quick questions can also be addressed through Drop In Counseling – consider using this resource before scheduling an appointment.
Drop-In Counseling:
Common issues that may be resolved in Drop In:
- First semester course selection
- Add/drop a course
- Clearing simple pre-requisites
(using CA transcripts) - General Education Requirements
- Providing information on academic policies/forms
- Dates/how to register for courses
- Campus Resources
- Interpreting English/Math/ESL Placement results
Counseling Appointment
Common issues that require a longer appointment:
- Student Education Plan
- Transfer planning and progress
- Transcript evaluation from other institutions
- Major and program exploration
- Personal and career goals
- Degree or Certificate Evaluation
- Appeals & Petitions – financial aid, 3rd attempt, etc.
- Probation Counseling
- Disqualification & Reinstatement Counseling
Students may be referred to schedule an appointment if their need involves more than what Drop-In Counseling Services can appropriately address.
Remote Drop-In Counseling Options:
- Express Counseling
- In person services are available at the Counseling Center on a walk-in basis.
- Services by phone are provided on a call-back basis. After being added to the waitlist, you will receive a call from a counselor at the number you provide before the end of the day.
- Fall 22;Spring 23 Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm (hours subject to change)
- Call the Counseling Department at 559-494-3037 or Add Yourself to the
Starfish Waitlist
- In person services are available at the Counseling Center on a walk-in basis.
If you are a high school student enrolling in college courses while still in high school. Please visit our Dual Enrollment and High School Enrichment webpages for more information.
- High School Enrichment: HSE is designed to provide high school students an opportunity for advanced scholastic college level coursework.
- Dual Enrollment: Dual Enrollment allows the Community College campus to form a partnership with local K-12 districts that enables high school students (9th to 12th) to take a college class at their high school for college credit.
- Reedley College Major List – Please refer to the current college catalog for specific requirements for each major.
- RC General Education Sheets - Please see your Pathway counselor for the latest versions.
- CSU Transfer GE - Please see your Pathway counselor for the current version.
- CSU and UC IGETC - Please see your Pathway counselor for the most recent versions.
Counselor |
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Program |
Affeldt, Melissa |
DSPS Workability III |
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Barraza, Tina |
STEM Pathway/General Counseling |
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Bos, Case |
General Counseling |
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Shoemaker, David |
Articulation and Transfer Counseling |
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Brasil, Janelle |
DSP&S |
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Calderon, Lucy |
DSP&S - DEVSER Instruction |
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Calhoun, Ashley |
DSP&S SSS |
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Chavana, Kristen |
Counselor, Educational Talent Search |
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Cobb, Aaren |
EOPS/NextUp |
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Cruz, Susana |
Child Development & Education Pathway/General Counseling |
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Contact department for current counselor |
CalWorks |
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Marin-Duran, Ruby |
Department Chair/General Counseling |
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Eubanks, Aaron |
Dual Enrollment/High School Enrichment |
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Ferrer, Jessica |
Dual Enrollment |
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Gibbs, Athena |
Counseling Instruction |
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George, Lupe |
Dual Enrollment/Veterans/General Counseling |
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Gutierrez, Dilia |
Industry & Manufacturing Pathway/General Counseling |
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Gutierrez, Maricela |
Social Sciences Pathway/General Counseling |
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Hernandez, Jesus |
Career Services/General Counseling |
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Herrera-Galvez, Pedro |
STEM Pathway/General Counseling |
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Janssen, Dawnielle |
DSP&S |
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Jimenez, Susie |
Business Pathway/General Counseling |
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Jones, Steve |
Business Pathway/General Counseling |
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Klimek, Anastascia |
EOPS |
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Lor, Fuechi |
DSP&S Transition to College/Dual Enrollment |
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Morales, Luis |
EOPS |
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Mullins, Kimberly |
Counselor, Career Exploration and Development (Title V) |
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Ortega, Gema |
Child Development & Education Pathway/General Counseling |
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Pallares, Regina |
EOPS |
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Palomera Cabello, Deisy |
STEM Pathway/General Counseling |
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Parento-Garcia, Ellyce |
Counselor/Coordinator, Career, Transfers & Transitions |
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Pavon, Blanca |
Art, Music & English Pathway/General Counseling |
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Pope, Katie |
DSP&S - DEVSER Instruction |
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Ramirez, Josefina |
Counselor, Educational Talent Search |
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Ramos-Cano, Erika |
Dream Center |
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Reents, Danielle |
Art, Music & English Pathway/General Counseling |
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Vacant |
Vacant |
DSP&S Learning Specialist/DEVSER Instruction |
Renteria, Javier |
Athletic Counseling/General Counseling |
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Reyna, Cristina |
Dual Enrollment |
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Rivera, Blanca |
CalWorks |
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Rodriguez-Alvarez, Nancy |
SSS |
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Silva, Maria |
Industry & Manufacturing Pathway/General Counseling |
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Silva, Sonny |
AG & Natural Resources Pathway/General Counseling |
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Vacant |
Vacant |
International Students/General Counseling/Counseling Instruction |
Taylor, Aimee |
AG & Natural Resources Pathway/General Counseling |
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Torres, Gilbert |
Child Development & Education Pathway/General Counseling/High School Enrichment |
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Trimble, Samara |
Student Success Counselor/Coordinator |
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Valdez, Rosalva |
EOPS/Care Counselor |
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Vang, Sue |
Counselor, Title V Career Development |
Administrator |
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Title |
Culver-Dockins, Natalie (Interim) |
Vice President of Student Services |
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Fuentes, Sandra (Interim) |
Dean of Student Success and Achievement |
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Solis, Shannon |
Dean of Students |