Counseling

Services Available Through the Counseling Centers

Advising by e-Mail - E-mail advising is intended for "quick" questions of a general nature. Confidentiality guidelines prohibit us from responding to detailed questions about your specific coursework at CLC or sending information on personal student records. For these kinds of issues we ask that you contact the Counseling Center and schedule an appointment.

Academic Advising – Counselors assist students in determining the appropriateness of a program and an educational plan prior to registration. Counselors work with undecided students to assist in selection of a program and curriculum which meet students’ life and career goals. Advising is mandatory for some students.

Educational Development - Besides working with undecided students, counselors help students who have not been successful in school and who have been placed on academic restriction. The counseling staff also assists students whose reading, writing and/or math skills are below college level. Students who have not demonstrated proficiency in language and/or math work with a counselor to develop an academic plan. They are helped to select appropriate classes and to learn strategies for success in school through individual conferences, workshops and classes in which they can learn study skills, methods for managing time, test-taking techniques, and other strategies for becoming a better student. See PDS 120.

Career Development - Through assessment techniques and career information, students are helped to set and realize career-related goals. Methods may include individual or group counseling as well as credit or non-credit classes. See PDS 122.

Personal Development - Counselors assist with personal growth and life planning issues and with personal problems that interfere with progress in school by providing individual or group sessions or referrals to appropriate community agencies. See PDS 121.

Transfer Planning & Information - Counselors can assist students with transfer planning. Printed Transfer Guides are available outside the Counseling Center (Grayslake) and Lakeshore Student Services Center (Waukegan) for public Illinois universities and many private colleges that our students attend. Admission information, including application forms and information on academic programs and transfer scholarships, is also available in the Counseling Center.

Information & Referral - Much information is available in books and on computers in each counseling center. Students may also confer with counselors to resolve personal, academic and career concerns.

Testing - A counselor can help students gain more knowledge about themselves and how they fit into the world of work through the use of assessment tests.

Credit Classes - Several Personal Development courses are offered by the counseling faculty. Please see the PDS listings in the course section of the catalog.

Locations

The services of professional counselors are available in 3 locations:

Grayslake Campus
Counseling Center
Room C 110
19351 W. Washington Street
Grayslake, IL 60030-1198
For appointments call: (847) 543-2060

Lakeshore Campus
Student Services Center
Room N211
111 North Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
For appointments call: (847) 543-2186

Southlake Campus
1120 South Milwaukee Avenue
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
For appointments call: (847) 478-1833

Related Links

• Transfer Information
• Women's Center
• Community Counseling referrals
• Dr. Ross' Test Anxiety Reduction Pages
• Ulifeline

Contact Information

Dr. David Ross
Grayslake, C110
Phone: (847) 543-2060
advice@clcillinois.edu

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