Gloucester Advisement
The Office of Academic Advisement is open Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 4:30 PM with extended hours until 6:30 PM on Wednesday evenings. Please note that the college is closed most Friday’s during the summer months and students should refer to the college calendar for additional information.
New Students
All new students who have applied and been accepted to RCSJ must sign up for a New Student Orientation. During the orientation, students will receive a 30 minute overview of the services the college provides and will conclude with course selection for the upcoming semester(s). Visit the New Student Orientation Bookings page to sign up for the New Student Orientation.
Current Students
If you are a current RCSJ student and looking to register for summer classes or be advised for fall classes, please review the updated list of advising assignments below and make an appointment with your assigned advisor. Please be advised that students will need to bring copies of their high school transcript and test scores with them for assistance with course selection.
Express Advising
Walk-in express advising is available for returning students on-campus in the Student Services Building. Express Advising is available from 9 AM to 4:30 PM with extended hours on Wednesdays until 6:30 PM. Students who use express advising for course selection need to bring their high school transcript and test scores with them.
Find your Gloucester advisor by your chosen major or program.
Nichole Broomall
Majors: Pre-Law, Law Enforcement, Paralegal, Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice – Emergency Mgt., Digital Photography, Music, Art, Philosophy
Certificates: Paralegal, Digital Photography
3+1: Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice – Emergency Mgt.
Daisha Carson
Majors: Psychology, Social Work, Social Service, Sociology
Certificates: Alcohol & Drug Counseling
3+1: Psychology
Dr. Walter Gholson
Majors: A.S. Arts and Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Chem Pre-Pharm, Engineering, Biology, Bioscience Tech, Marine Science, Mathematics, Survey Engineering Tech, Technical Studies
Certificates: Civil Engineering, Elec/Comp Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Construction Supervision, Drafting & Design, Survey Engineering Tech
Specialty Area: Veteran Students
Madeline Helmbrecht
Majors: Health Science (last name L-Z), Nutrition
Certificates: none
3+1: none
Brooke Malloy
Majors: All Selective Admissions Programs – Nursing, DMS, NMT, PTA, Respiratory Therapy, Vet Tech, CCMA, LPN-RN
3+1: Nursing
Audreen Pittman
Majors: AA Arts & Sciences, Communications, Radio-TV-Film
Certificates: none
3+1: Applied Professional Communications
Dr. Anthony Weaver
Majors: Education, Health-Phys Ed-Recreation, History, English
Certificates: Neurodiversity & Inclusion
3+1: Inclusive Education
Nickolas Raddi
Majors: Health Science (last name A-K), Exercise Science
Certificates: none
3+1: Exercise Science
April Kellum
Majors: Accounting, Human Resource Management, Computer Information Systems, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Equine Science, Equine Science-Pre Vet, Computer Science, Environmental Science
Certificates: Entrepreneurship, Management, Technology Help Desk Support, Website Development, Accounting, Digital Marketing, Equine Science
3+1: Data Analytics
Hannah Simmons
Majors: Pre-Automotive, Auto Tech Program
Certificates: None
Specialty Area: Retention and New Student Orientation
Alejandra Valencia
Majors: Business Administration, CGA Print Design, CGA Game/Interactive Design
Certificates: CGA Game/Interactive Design, CGA Print Design
3+1: Business Administration, Data Analytics
Barb Murtaugh
Specialty: Transfer (In) Advisor. DOES NOT ADVISE FOR COURSE SELECTION.
Cumberland Advisement
Advisement is located in the Student and Enrollment Services building, next to the cafeteria. Our dedicated and knowledgeable advisors are available to assist you with your academic and career goals. We support student success from your first step on campus through your academic pathway to graduation. Our offices are dedicated to help you navigate obstacles and challenging decisions.
How to Make an Appointment
Students are encouraged to make a virtual or in-person appointment to see their advisor through Starfish or may drop in at any time during normal business hours.
Starfish is accessible through RCSJ-Cumberland’s Blackboard
Set up your profile:
- Login to Blackboard. (Student access to Blackboard Learn is provided on the first day of class.)
- On the left-hand side under Tools, click Starfish login.
- Once you’re in Starfish, fill out your profile!
- Click on Home in the upper left to see your instructors, your course, and your advisers.
You can also ask for help here by Raising Your Hand. - In your Success Center, you can make appointments with your adviser, tutoring, or the Writing Center!
- Click on Services in the upper left to connect with Advisement, the Library, Financial Aid, and more!
If you need further assistance, please email the Advisement Department at [email protected] or call us at (856)-200-4647.
Our general office hours are:
- Monday-8:30-4:30
- Tuesday-8:30-4:30
- Wednesday-8:30-7:00
- Thursday-10-4:30
- Fridays: The college is closed on Fridays through August 9, 2024.