Rochester Community and Technical College is staffed with two professionally trained counselors:
- Nancy Nixa, MS (Part-Time, Credentialed College Counselor, Licensed School Counselor (K-12))
- Deb Vang, MA (Full-Time, Certified College Counselor, Certified Mn Career Tools Associate, Credentialed College Counselor)
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 or schedule online with AdvisorVue.
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 can only release certain confidential information with your permission and a signed Release of Information Document.
We offer a broad range of services to help students achieve their educational goals, including:
- Personal Counseling
- Academic Advising
- Career counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Support for dealing with grief
- Academic planning to meet your educational goals
- Intervention for students on academic suspension appeal or probation
- Transfer to other colleges
- Choosing a major
- Interest assessments
- Referrals to community resources
- Non-credit seminars
- Student Emergency Fund
Other Important Resources:
- Finding Motivation During COVID-19
- National Suicide Prevention Hot Line 800-273-8255
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Mental Health: Get the Facts About Mental Health
- Improving Emotional Health
- ULifeline College Mental Health Resource/Survey
- Career Center
- Counseling Staff
- Internet Resources
- Transfer from RCTC
- Depression, Anxiety, Alcohol Screening
- Placement Testing
- CLEP Guide (earn credit for what you know)
To meet with a counselor:
Current students can schedule an appointment online to meet with their assigned advisor or counselor. Students enter their Star ID and password. For questions or assistance, please call 507-285-7260.
College Mental Health Resource and Survey
Your online resource for college mental health. Learn more about protecting your emotional health and what to do if you or a friend are struggling with mental health issues. The screening is free and confidential. Get Screened!