Academic Advising

The Riverland Advising Team is on campus and online to help you through the advising and registration process!
Virtual/Online Hours: Monday 8AM-7PM, Tuesday –Thursday 8AM-4PM, Friday 8AM-2PM
(Access Virtual/Online advising services via phone, email, Teams, Zoom appointments)
On Campus Hours:
Austin East:
Monday 8AM-7PM, Tuesday –Thursday 8AM-4PM, Friday 8AM-2PM
Austin West, Albert Lea and Owatonna:
Monday – Thursday 8AM-4PM, Friday 8AM-2PM
Appointments are offered in a variety of formats with your comfort and safety in mind:
* Face-to-Face
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* Phone
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* Zoom
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* E-mail
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(To help maintain social distancing, we encourage you to connect with us virtually,)
Schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor below.
Riverland’s academic advisors are professionals with advanced degrees who are ready and willing to assist students with their educational needs. Whether you are seeking a certificate to enhance your job skills, an AAS technical/vocational degree to obtain skills for immediate entry to the labor force, or a degree to transfer to a four-year institution, advisors will meet individually with you and help you with your academic planning.
Every student has an assigned Academic Advisor. To determine what Advisor is assigned to a particular major, please view the information below
Need to meet with an Advisor in the evenings? We have Extended hours Monday evenings in Austin East until 7pm!

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Haley Bauer / Associate Registrar
Austin East
Phone: 507-433-0580
Text: 507-821-0199
Haley.Bauer@riverland.edu
Make an Appointment
- AA – Elementary Education
- Fire Science Technology AAS
- Fire Services Certificate
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Amber Caswell/Academic advisor
Austin East & Austin West
Phone: 507-433-0583
Text: 507-320-1386
Amber.Caswell@riverland.edu
Make an Appointment
- AA – Global Studies
- AA – Liberal Arts
- AA – Physical Education/Coaching
- AA – Psychology Transfer Pathway
- Advanced Practice Esthetician
- Coaching
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway AS
- Criminal Justice - Corrections Diploma
- Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement Non-POST
- Esthetician
- Exercise Science Transfer Pathway
- Global Studies
- History Transfer Pathway
- Human Services
- Law Enforcement Transfer Pathway AS
- Massage Therapy
- Personal Trainer/Athletic Coaching
- Public Safety Dispatch
- Sociology Transfer Pathway
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anfa diiriye/ TRIO Student Support Services advisor
Austin East
Phone: 507-433-0511
Text: 507-821-0206
Anfa.Diiriye@riverland.edu
Make an Appointment
TRIO - Student Support Services
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Britani Espe/Academic Advisor PSEO/Accessibility Services
Austin East
Phone: 507-433-0646
Text: 507-821-0203
britani.espe@riverland.edu
Make an Appointment for PSEO
Make an Appointment for
Accessibility Services
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Taylor Flugge/academic advISOR
Austin East
Phone: 507-433-0636
Text: 507-460-7090
Taylor.Flugge@riverland.edu
Make an Appointment
The Hormel Foundation Austin Assurance Scholarship
You must be a recipient of this scholarship to meet with Taylor
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Programs
- AA – Ag Sciences
- AA – Food Science
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Science
- BioTechnology
- Food Science Certificate
- Food Science Technology AS
- Precision Ag
- AA/Ag Biotechnology, or Food Pathway
- AA- Elementary Education
- AA – Global Studies
- AA – Liberal Arts
- AA – Physical Education/Coaching
- AA – Psychology Transfer Pathway
- Advanced Practice Esthetician
- Coaching
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway AS
- Criminal Justice - Corrections Diploma
- Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement Non-POST
- Emergency Medical Care
- Esthetician
- Exercise Science Transfer Pathway
- Fire Science Technology AAS
- Fire Services Certificate
- Global Studies
- History Transfer Pathway
- Human Services
- Law Enforcement Transfer Pathway AS
- Massage Therapy
- Personal Trainer/Athletic Coaching
- Public Safety Dispatch
- Sociology Transfer Pathway
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Kris Gullord/Academic Advisor
Albert Lea
Phone: 507-379-3316
Text: 507-821-0201
Kris.Gullord@riverland.edu
Make an Appointment
Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology Programs
- Applied Technology
- Auto AAS
- Auto Diploma
- Carpentry – Residential
- Chemistry Transfer Pathway
- Commercial Carpentry
- Construction Management
- Diesel Technology
- Electrician – Construction
- IMMR
- Machining Diploma
- Truck Driving
- Welding Diploma
- AA/Engineering, Science, Technology, Math Pathway
Business & Administration Programs
- Administrative Assistant
- Medical Administrative Assistant AAS
- Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma
- Medical Receptionist Cert
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Paula Halvorsen/associate registrar
Austin West
Phone: 507-433-0660
Text: 507-821-0202
Paula.Halvorsen@riverland.edu
Make an Appointment
Health Science & Technology Programs
- Pre-Radiography
- Radiography
- Pre-Surgical Tech
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Carrie Moore/Assessment Coordinator/
academic advisor
Austin East
Phone: 507-379-3341
Text: 507-821-0198
Carrie.Moore@riverland.edu
Make an Appointment
- Emergency Medical Care
- Nursing Assistant
- Pre-Medical Assistant
- Medical Assistant
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Mel Morem/international advisor
Austin East
Phone: 507-433-0558
Text: 507-460-7110
Melodee.Morem@riverland.edu
Make an Appointment
International Students
English as a Second Language
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Programs;
- AA – Ag Sciences
- AA – Food Science
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Science
- BioTechnology
- Food Science Certificate
- Food Science Technology AS
- Precision Ag
- AA/Ag Biotechnology, or Food Pathway
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ANTHONY RIESBERG/ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Austin East
Phone: 507-433-0520
Text: 507-821-0197
Anthony.Riesberg@riverland.edu
Make an Appointment
Arts, Communications & Information Systems Programs
- AA - Music Emphasis
- AFA - Art
- Cisco Network Associate Certificate
- Computer Technology AAS
- Cyber Security AAS
- Fundmantals of Network Security Certificate
- Fundamentals of Voice Over IP Certificate
- Management Information Systems Transfer Pathway
- Microsoft Systems Engineer Certificate
- Musical Theatre Transfer Pathway
- Social Media Marketing Certificate
- Theatre Transfer Pathway
- Web Developmer AAS
- Web Developer Game Design Certificate
- Web Page Design Certificate
- AA/Arts, Theatre, Music, Communications & Information Systems Pathway
Health Science & Technology Programs if last name starts with Q-Z
- Health Science Broadfield
- Laboratory Sciences
- Pre-Nursing
- Nursing
- Pre-Practical Nursing
- Practical Nursing
- AA/ Health Pathway
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Alison Sabinish/Academic Advisor
Austin East & Albert Lea
Phone: 507-433-0562
Text: 507-821-0195
Alison.Sabinish@riverland.edu
Make an Appointment
The Hormel Foundation Austin Assurance Scholarship
You must be a recipient of this scholarship to meet with Alison
Arts, Communications & Information Systems Programs
- AA - Music Emphasis
- AFA - Art
- Cisco Network Associate Certificate
- Computer Technology AAS
- Cyber Security AAS
- Fundmantals of Network Security Certificate
- Fundamentals of Voice Over IP Certificate
- Management Information Systems Transfer Pathway
- Microsoft Systems Engineer Certificate
- Musical Theatre Transfer Pathway
- Social Media Marketing Certificate
- Theatre Transfer Pathway
- Web Developmer AAS
- Web Developer Game Design Certificate
- Web Page Design Certificate
- AA/Arts, Theatre, Music, Communications & Information Systems Pathway
Business, Management, & Administration Programs
- AA – Business
- Accounting Transfer Pathway AS
- Accounting AAS
- Accounting Diploma
- Accounting Clerk
- Administrative Assistant
- Bookkeeper
- Business Transfer Pathway AS
- Business Certificate
- Human Resource Development
- Leadership
- Medical Administrative Assistant AAS
- Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma
- Medical Receptionist Cert
- Tax Preparer Cert
- Supervising and Managing
- Supervisory Management AAS
- Supervisory Management AS
Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology Programs
- Applied Technology
- Auto AAS
- Auto Diploma
- Carpentry – Residential
- Chemistry Transfer Pathway
- Commercial Carpentry
- Construction Management
- Diesel Technology
- Electrician – Construction
- IMMR
- Machining Diploma
- Truck Driving
- Welding Diploma
- AA/Engineering, Science, Technology, Math Pathway
Health Science & Technology Programs
- Health Science Broadfield
- Laboratory Sciences
- Pre-Medical Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Pre-Nursing
- Nursing
- Nursing Assistant
- Pre-Practical Nursing
- Practical Nursing
- Pre-Radiography
- Radiography
- AA/ Health Pathway
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Juliana Sammon/academic advisor
Owatonna
Phone: 507-431-2215
Text: 507-821-0200
Juliana.Sammon@riverland.edu
Make an Appointment
Business, Management, & Administration Programs
- AA – Business
- Accounting Transfer Pathway AS
- Accounting AAS
- Accounting Diploma
- Accounting Clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Business Transfer Pathway AS
- Business Certificate
- Human Resource Development
- Leadership
- Tax Preparer Cert
- Supervising and Managing
- Supervisory Management AAS
- Supervisory Management AS
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Amy Wagner/academic advisor
Austin East & Austin West
Phone: 507-433-0575
Text: 507-821-0196
Amy.Wagner@riverland.edu
Make an Appointment
Health Science & Technology Programs if last name starts with A-P
- Health Science Broadfield
- Laboratory Sciences
- Pre-Nursing
- Nursing
- Pre-Practical Nursing
- Practical Nursing
- AA/ Health Pathway
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suhai boyer/Accessibility Services
Austin East
Phone: 507-433-0646
Text: 507-821-0203
suhai.boyer@riverland.edu
Make an Appointment for
Accessibility Services
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Amanda Mathews / director of advising services
Austin East
507-433-0374
amanda.mathews@riverland.edu
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