Advising

Advising at Rio follows the Appreciative Advising model. This is the practice of working collaboratively with students to understand their goals and dreams. This approach will help influence the student decision-making process through the college experience and beyond.

Our Student Success Coaches intentionally spend time building rapport and trust (Disarm) with you. Your success coach will learn about your journey to Rio, strengths, skills, and abilities (Discover). We will challenge you to Dream about your future, and then co-create a plan (Design), to help you achieve (Deliver) your goals. Finally, we challenge you to reach your true potential, while celebrating your accomplishments (Don’t Settle).

Schedule with your Success Coach

Student Success Coach Marcus at bridge

Marcus Illingworth

Students with the following majors: Ag (Meat Science), Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Communications, English, Environmental Science, Fine Arts, General Studies, History, Mathematics, Political Science, Wildlife Conservation, Sports & Exercise Studies, and Pre-Professional (Physical Therapy)

Student Success Coach Max

Max Huston

Students with the following majors: Business Management, Computer Science, Industrial Automation & Maintenance, Industrial Technology, Information Technology, Pre-Engineering, and Welding

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Lucy Jones

Students with Health Majors with the last name A-J: Nursing, Allied Health, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Therapy

Pictured is Terri Walters

Teresa "Terri" Walters

Students with Health Majors with the last name K-Z: Nursing, Allied Health, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Therapy

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Haley Diltz

Students with the following majors: Adolescent to Young Adult Education, Intervention Specialist K-12, Middle Childhood Education, Multi-Age Education, Prekindergarten and Primary Pre-K-Grade 5/Intervention Specialist, Psychology, and Social Work

Attending one of our Regional Centers?

Kristen Mershon

Kristen Mershon, Director

Jackson Center Office: (740) 288-0284 980 E. Main Street Jackson, Ohio 45640

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Michelle Kennedy, Director

Meigs Center Office: (740) 992-1880 42377 Charles Chancey Drive Pomeroy, OH 45769

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Misty Napier, Director

McArthur Center Office: (740) 645-7993 307 West High Street McArthur, Ohio 45651