Metropolitan College Student Development Counselors

What are student development counselors?

Student Development Counselors are professionally trained staff available to assist Metropolitan College (MC) students as they manage working at UPS and other partner employers while balancing school and personal life. Our counselors understand that this transition can often times be difficult and are dedicated to helping our students as they reach their educational and career goals.

Student Development Team

Top Row: Carrie Faller, Julie Taylor, Mike Robertson
Bottom Row: Melissa Cline, Lisa Hague, Donna Dunn

What do student development counselors do?

Metropolitan College student development counselors:

  • Help students develop strategies that will assist in achieving their goals and promote success.
  • Implement programs and services to help new students successfully transition to college life.
  • Provide comprehensive career counseling services tailored to each student's needs to facilitate effective career exploration, planning, and placement.
  • Serve as advocates to school offices such as: Admissions, Financial Aid, Cashier/Bursar, Assessment/Testing, and Advising.
  • Make positive interventions for students experiencing academic difficulties.
  • Suggest reasonable course times to promote a successful semester.
  • Discuss finance and budget issues.
  • Process MC contracts each semester and assist students with understanding and interpreting MC policy and procedures.
  • Help students sort things out for a more successful educational career.
  • Make referrals to a variety of services and agencies.

Where can student development counselors be reached?

Student Development Counselor offices are conveniently located on the college campuses. Visit our offices before or after your classes... or any time you need assistance. You can also communicate with our staff any time day or night by sending an email to an individual counselor through the MyMC Page.