Academics
Academic Advisement
Our friendly staff will guide you through setting up a schedule at Rend Lake College. If you are not sure what you want to major in, don't worry. If you haven't enrolled at the college or completed your FAFSA, you'll also want to take care of those.
Book an appointment with the advisor of your choice below.

Academic Advisor
Sean Carley
Majors: Undecided, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Engineering, Foreign Language, History, Journalism, Math, Pre-Law / Pre-Med, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre, AmeriCorps
Appointments scheduled on any Thursday will be remote, using Google Meet. Specific meeting details will be provided in a follow-up email. Those wanting an in-person appointment will need to schedule on Monday-Wednesday or Friday.

Academic Advisor
Deanna Hamilton
Majors: Undecided Majors, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Engineering, Foreign Language, History, Journalism, Math, Pre-Law / Pre-Med, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre.
Appointments scheduled on any Friday will be remote, using Google Meet. Specific meeting details will be provided in a follow-up email. Those wanting an in-person appointment will need to schedule on Monday-Thursday.

Academic Advisor
Heather Bauersachs
Majors: Undecided Majors, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Engineering, Foreign Language, History, Journalism, Math, Pre-Law / Pre-Med, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre.
Students wanting an in-person appointment can meet with Heather Monday-Friday at the RLC Murphy-Wall Pinckneyville Campus (5680 ST RT 154, Pinckneyville, IL). You can also schedule a virtual or phone call appointment.

Allied Health Division - Faculty Advisors

Bria Robinson | Dean of Allied Health
Majors: EMT/EMT-Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Tech.

Bria Robinson | Dean of Allied Health
Majors: EMT/EMT-Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Tech.


Arts & Sciences Division Faculty Advisors

Greg Hollmann | Dean of Arts & Sciences
Majors: Education, Engineering, English, Foreign Lang., Journalism, Math, Pre-Law & Sociology
Melissa McClement-Engler | Art Associate Professor
Majors: Art
Caroline Ragan | Professor Biology and Anatomy & Physiology
Majors: Biology / Pre-Med
Paul Sandrock | Chemistry Associate Professor
Majors: Chemistry
Dr. Elizabeth Bailey-Smith | Speech Professor
Majors: Communications
Dr. Nathan Brouwer | History Professor
Majors: History
Sara Alstat-Sanders | Music Professor
Majors: Music
Dr. Jeannie Mitchell | Psychology Professor
Majors: Psychology
Tracey Webb | Theatre Professor
Majors: TheatreGreg Hollmann | Dean of Arts & Sciences
Majors: Education, Engineering, English, Foreign Lang., Journalism, Math, Pre-Law & Sociology
Melissa McClement-Engler | Art Associate Professor
Majors: Art
Caroline Ragan | Professor Biology and Anatomy & Physiology
Majors: Biology / Pre-Med
Paul Sandrock | Chemistry Associate Professor
Majors: Chemistry
Dr. Elizabeth Bailey-Smith | Speech Professor
Majors: Communications
Dr. Nathan Brouwer | History Professor
Majors: History
Sara Alstat-Sanders | Music Professor
Majors: Music
Dr. Jeannie Mitchell | Psychology Professor
Majors: Psychology
Tracey Webb | Theatre Professor
Majors: Theatre
Applied Science & Technology Division Faculty Advisors

Shari Carpenter | Dean of Applied Science & Technology
Majors: Architecture, Certified Production Technology, Computer Aided Drafting, Culinary Arts, Electricity, Entrepreneurship, Facilities Management, Machining, Manufacturing Technology, Mining & Truck Driver Training
Kathy Helmers | Agriculture Professor
Majors: Agriculture, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Production & Management, Plant and Soil Science
Colin Jones | Diesel Technology Instructor
Majors: Diesel Technology, Agricultural Mechanics
Shannon Perkins | Automotive Professor
Majors: Automotive Technology
Mark Jornd | Business Associate Professor
Majors: Business

Jeff Fairbanks | Culinary Arts Associate Professor
Majors: Culinary Arts
Shari Carpenter | Dean of Applied Science & Technology
Majors: Architecture, Certified Production Technology, Computer Aided Drafting, Culinary Arts, Electricity, Entrepreneurship, Facilities Management, Machining, Manufacturing Technology, Mining & Truck Driver Training
Kathy Helmers | Agriculture Professor
Majors: Agriculture, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Production & Management, Plant and Soil Science
Colin Jones | Diesel Technology Instructor
Majors: Diesel Technology, Agricultural Mechanics
Shannon Perkins | Automotive Professor
Majors: Automotive Technology
Mark Jornd | Business Associate Professor
Majors: Business

Jeff Fairbanks | Culinary Arts Associate Professor
Majors: Culinary Arts


Ronald Meek | Criminal Justice Associate Professor
Majors: Criminal Justice
Zachary Vahlkamp | Heavy Equipment Technology Associate Professor
Majors: Heavy Equipment Technology

Andrew Chambliss | Industrial Electronics & Maintenance Instructor
Majors: Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technology
Chris Edwards | Computer Networking Instructor
Majors: Computer Networking, IT Systems, Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Jennifer Tarantino Linsin | Visual Communication Design Professor
Majors: Visual Communication Design
Mike Meinert | Welding Instructor
Majors: Welding TechnologyRonald Meek | Criminal Justice Associate Professor
Majors: Criminal Justice
Zachary Vahlkamp | Heavy Equipment Technology Associate Professor
Majors: Heavy Equipment Technology

Andrew Chambliss | Industrial Electronics & Maintenance Instructor
Majors: Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technology
Chris Edwards | Computer Networking Instructor
Majors: Computer Networking, IT Systems, Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Jennifer Tarantino Linsin | Visual Communication Design Professor
Majors: Visual Communication Design
Mike Meinert | Welding Instructor
Majors: Welding Technology
Virtual & In-Person Testing
Key Information for Applying
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Academic Advisement
Phone: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1266
Toll-free (In-District): 1-800-369-5321 Ext. 1266
Email: Advisement@rlc.edu
Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Academic Advisement
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Academic Advisement