Advising
Academic Advising
Faculty advisors and other staff involved in the advising process at Butler County Community College are dedicated to assisting students in identifying and reaching their academic and career goals. Advisors can provide current and accurate information on policies, procedures, and programs of the College. In addition, they can make students aware of the wide range of services and educational opportunities that exist on campus and assist students in becoming more self-directed.
New students are advised by academic counselors and faculty members regarding placement and proper course selection for the first semester. For each subsequent semester, departmental faculty advisors or academic counselors may meet with students to assess academic progress and to approve further course selections.
Academic Advising Options
Current students have two options concerning academic advising. They may choose to:
- Meet with their faculty advisors or academic counselors each semester to plan their course selection for the following semester prior to registration OR
- Select and register without the assistance of a faculty advisor or academic counselor. By choosing option number two, students accept the responsibility for meeting all prerequisites and completing the program requirements toward graduation.
The following students are not eligible for option number two (self-registration):
- First time students (new and transfer)
- Re-admit students (suspension and dismissal)
- Probation students
- Selected admissions programs (Medical Assistant, Nursing, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Massage Therapy)
- General studies (undecided-100U and developmental-100D)
Personal Counseling
Counselors are available to assist students in dealing with personal problems that may be interfering with their academic success. Students may be referred to outside agencies if the sessions go beyond the resources of the department.
Meet the Advising & Counseling Staff

Career Development Coordinator/Academic Advisor
724.287.8711 x8231
amy.gallagher@bc3.edu
Off-campus Sites Contact Information
BC3 @ Armstrong
Karen Zapp 724.902.7467 karen.zapp@bc3.edu
BC3 @ Brockway
Francesca Varischetti 814.265.1810 francesca.varischetti@bc3.edu
BC3 @ Cranberry
Lauren Buchanan 724.287.8711 ext. 5526 lauren.buchanan@bc3.edu
Garrett Nogan 724.287.8711 ext. 7002 garrett.nogan@bc3.edu
Steve Lockovich 724.287.8711 ext. 5525 steve.lockovich@bc3.edu
BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing
Susan Davis 724.287.8711 ext. 7003 susan.davis@bc3.edu
Jocilyn Houk 724.287.8711 ext. 7002 jocilyn.houk@bc3.edu
BC3 @ LindenPointe
Mary Kay Bernat 724.287.8711 ext. 4007 mary.bernat@bc3.edu