Welcome to the RCTC Counseling Services Web Site

The Counselors care about you! Please make an appointment to see a Counselor. Please call 507-285-7260 and ask to schedule a Counseling Appointment.

In the mean time, here are some helpful resources.

More about the Counselors

Rochester Community and Technical College is staffed with two professionally trained full time counselors:

Robert Ekstam (NCC, NCCC, DCC,Credentialed College Counselor)

Gregory Wright (L.P., Credentialed College Counselor)

The counseling staff is committed to student advocacy and to making the learning experience at RCTC a positive one. All issues discussed with a counselor are treated confidentially and with respect for your privacy.

We offer a broad range of services to help students achieve their educational goals, including:

• Academic Advising
• Career counseling
• Personal counseling
• Crisis Intervention
• Academic planning to meet your educational goals
• Intervention for students on academic suspension appeal or probabtion
• Transfer to other colleges
• Choosing a major
• Interest assessments
• Referrals to community resources
• Non-credit seminars

Other Important Resources:

• National Suicide Prevention Hot Line 800-273-8255
• Mental Health: Get the Facts About Mental Health
• College Mental Health Resource/Survey
• Career Center
• Discover, A Computerized Career Information Program
• Counseling Staff
• Internet Resources
• Transfer from RCTC
• Depression, Anxiety, Alcohol Screening
• Placement Test Practice Resources
• GPS LifePlan Stress Management Resources

Assisting Students During Emotional Distress: A Guide for Faculty and Staff

For more information, view the Counseling Center Appointments and Hours page or call (507) 285-7260.  We look forward to assisting you.

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Updated: April 25, 2012