Our Academic Advisors embrace a holistic approach and strive to challenge students to engage in and achieve academic excellence, create and attain goals, and understand the important role and impact education plays in transforming their lives.
Current students should check in regularly with an Advisor during the academic year.
New students who have completed The Steps to Enroll should attend either a Brainerd Campus Programs Fall 2025 New Student Registration Session or a Staples Campus Programs Fall 2025 New Student Registration Session. These sessions provide students guidance in selecting classes and programs, provide an opportunity to interact with CLC faculty/staff and learn about helpful campus resources, services and student life activities.
Current and new students may contact CLC Advising at askclc@clcmn.edu or one of the Advisors below with any questions. PSEO students: Any of the Advisors below with Associate of Arts listed are able to assist you.
TRIO-eligible students: contact your TRIO Advisor here.
Jill Albie 218-894-5138 jill.albie@clcmn.edu (Staples Campus)
Associate of Arts/Transfer Pathways, Agriculture Science, Diesel Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Robotics, Heavy Equipment Operation Maintenance, Meat Cutting and Butchery, Agricultural Crop Production and Management, Staples-Motley High School PSEO
Jodi Elness 218-855-8036 jodi.elness@clcmn.edu
Associate of Arts/Transfer Pathways, Practical Nursing (PN), Associate Degree in Nursing (Registered Nurse), Certified Nursing Asst. (CNA) and Health Science Broad Field
Janet Gontarek 218-855-8134 janet.gontarek@clcmn.edu
Associate of Arts/Transfer Pathways, Emergency Medical Response Technician, Greenhouse, Horticulture, Landscaping, Natural Resources Technology, Occupational Skills, Welding
Kate Johnson 218-855-8017 kate.johnson@clcmn.edu
Associate of Arts/Transfer Pathways, Brainerd High School PSEO
Anji Mousseau 218-894-5136 anji.mousseau@clcmn.edu (Staples Campus)
Heavy Equipment Operation Maintenance, Diesel
Deb Norlin 218-855-8156 deb.norlin@clcmn.edu
Associate of Arts/Transfer Pathways, Computer Technology, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Graphic Design
Cash Robinson 218-855-8035 cash.robinson@clcmn.edu
Associate of Arts/Transfer Pathways, Automotive Technology, Human Services, Marine and Powersports, Music and Music Technology AFA
Erin Wilmot 218-855-8137 erin.wilmot@clcmn.edu
Accounting, Associate of Arts/Transfer Pathways, Bookkeeping, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Healthcare Administration, Conservation Officer Prep
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Ethics and Code of Conduct
Central Lakes College’s Academic Advising Department aligns with the current professional practices, competencies, and philosophies of NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising, of which Central Lakes College is a long-standing member. We also apply NACADA’s Statement of Core Values and follow the MinnState System’s Procedure 1C.0.1 Employee Code of Conduct.
