Academic Advising for Current Students

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The SCC Advising Team supports students鈥� path to graduation. Academic advisors are available for virtual and on-campus appointments. Appointments are scheduled at least 24 hours in advance to allow each student to receive a comprehensive advising appointment.

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Faribault Campus Advisors

Abdi Sabrie

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507-389-7257
Pronouns: He/Him/His

Abdi is a father of seven with background in International Relations and Political Science. Abdi has a passion for education equity and student advocacy. Abdi was himself a First-Generation College Student.

Abdi is a recipient of multiple awards; 2020 SCC Engagement Award, 2019 Excellence in Service to Students Award, 2018 Bush Fellow, 2012 National Jefferson Award for public service, and 2011 Good People Jefferson Award.

Abdi is a member of the following boards and committees: PELSB MN State Teacher Licensing Board, Minnesota State Teacher Education Committee, SCC Global Education Committee, SCC Culinary Arts Advisory Committee

Abdi advises these programs on the Faribault Campus:

Associate of Arts
Accounting
Business Management
Early Childhood Education
Marketing Management
Medical Lab Tech & Phlebotomy

Elizabeth Prange

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507-332-5817
Pronouns: She/her/hers

Elizabeth has been working at 色中色 - Faribault since April of 1998. She graduated from the University of Minnesota: Duluth with an education degree in Mathematics. Elizabeth taught for a short time before transitioning to higher education. She enjoys using her skills to help promote student growth and exploration outside the classroom.

In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and going to concerts and plays. Elizabeth understands the benefit of a small community and technical college that鈥檚 close to home, as all her children have taken classes at SCC.

Elizabeth advises these programs on the Faribault Campus:

Associate of Arts & Transfer Pathways
Carpentry
Family Services & Pre Social Work
Machine Tool Technology
Mechatronics
Medical Lab Tech
Office Technology & Business Software
Phlebotomy
Postsecondary Enrollment Option (PSEO)
Nursing (Pre-Nursing)
Welding

North Mankato Campus Advisors

Abdi Sabrie

Abdi advises these programs on the North Mankato Campus:

Associate of Arts
Accounting
Business Management
Early Childhood Education
Graphic Communication
Intensive Care Paramedic
Medical Lab Tech & Phlebotomy
Marketing Management

Abbey Lane

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507-389-7491
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Abbey came to 色中色 in December 2021. Before joining the Advising team at SCC, she earned her A.A. in Humanities at Santa Barbara City College, her B.S. in Animal Behavior at Carroll University, and her M.S. in Higher Education Administration at the University of North Dakota. Before working in Higher Education, Abbey worked as a zookeeper focusing on animal enrichment. She loves using the knowledge she gained in school to train dogs in her free time (especially her Corgi, Penny Lane).

Abbey advises these programs on the North Mankato Campus:

Associate of Arts & Transfer Pathways
Family Services & Pre-Social Work

Angie James

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507-389-7278
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Angie has been part of the SCC community since 2018, first serving as faculty, then an interim disability coordinator, and since 2019 as an academic advisor. She has her B.S. from South Dakota State University in Agriculture Education, and her M.S. from MSU, Mankato in Special Education: Learning Disabilities. Angie spent the first decade and a half of her career as a middle/high school teacher and FFA advisor. In her spare time you can find her and her husband cheering on their two children at cross country, track and Vex Robotics meets as well as training for races anywhere from a 5K to a marathon preferably run in Walt Disney World.

Angie advises these programs on the North Mankato Campus:

Agriculture Programs
Dental Assisting (Pre-Dental Assisting)
Health Unit Coordinator
Medical Assistant
Nursing (Pre-Nursing)
Surgical Tech (Pre-Surgical Tech)

Matthew Leisen

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507-389-7324
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Matthew began his post-secondary journey at a technical and community college and was a transfer student, where he pursued his degree in elementary education. He spent seven years in primary education settings before shifting his passions to serving students in a college environment. Matthew earned his doctorate, focusing on the impacts to Adult Learners. When Matthew is not researching best advising practices, he enjoys lifting, gaming, cycling, hunting, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with loved ones.

Mattew advises these programs on the North Mankato Campus:

Architectural Drafting
Auto Body & Collision
Automotive Service
Civil Engineering
Computer Careers
Geographic Information Systems
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
Machine Tool Technology
Manufacturing Production Technology
Mechatronics
Welding

Nik Proehl

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507-389-7457
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Nik joined the SCC Advising team in the spring of 2022. Previously he spent 16 years working in mental health for the State of Minnesota. He earned his B.S. and M.A. in Sociology from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and is working toward his Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration at St. Cloud State University. When he is not helping students succeed, he can be found hiking, running, playing board games, or testing his culinary abilities.

Nik advises these programs on the North Mankato Campus:

Accounting
Business Management
Culinary
Marketing Management
Office Technology & Business Software
Postsecondary Enrollment Option (PSEO)

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