Academic Advising

Donnelly College's Academic Advising, as part of Student Support Services, is dedicated to helping students access and utilize the skills needed to achieve academic success. Students are required to meet with an assigned success coach/advisor to develop goals and participate in activities to teach them strategies for success. 

Donnelly College's academic advisors are available to explain the requirements of Donnelly's many programs and assist in decision-making related to the following: 

• Selecting semester courses
• Planning a program of study 
• Setting goals for future learning
• Preparing for transfer
• Finding academic support resources 
• Dropping/adding courses
• Transitioning into other programs

Academic Support

Counseling
Library
Registrar 
Tutoring

Jacob Marlay

Trenton, MO
Why did you choose to work at Donnelly?
I chose to work at Donnelly because I was looking for an opportunity to begin a career in higher education and Donnelly’s small and supportive community seemed like a work environment where I could contribute in different ways and determine my greater career goals.
What do you love most about working with students?
I love being able to support someone in reaching their goals. The students who want to succeed here have a drive and persistence that is inspiring. Being able to support students while also learning about them and their stories is just awesome.
Fun Fact:
I love all animals, especially dogs! I did professional canine (and some feline) behavior case training at multiple animal shelters. I currently have a rescue husky/lab mix named Grover who is my whole world!
Words of Wisdom:
Success is self-defined, and different for everyone. Establish your priorities, determine what your goals are, lay out a plan to achieve them, and use the support systems you have to help you get there, step by step.