Cecil College's academic advisors are trained to address all of your course planning, transfer, and career development questions. Our offices are open for "walk-in" business from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday, and 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Saturday. Please feel free to meet with any of our staff during these hours to discuss your academic and career plans.

Have any advising questions? Not sure about what to do next? Contact an advisor from anywhere you have internet access…

Chat advising hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 10AM to 12PM and Wednesday from 2:00PM to 3:30PM.

When an advisor is not available for on-line chat, contact any advising staff member from the list below by email or phone number during regular business hours.

• JoEllen Brackin, Academic Advisor (Part-time)
  • General Advising
  • 410-287-1000 ext. 557
  • brac3989@cecil.edu
• Debbie Farris, Academic Advisor (Part-time)
  • General Advising
  • 410-287-1000 ext. 557
  • dfarris@cecil.edu
• Diena Gischel, Academic Advisor
  • Majors: Business Administration, Business and Commerce Technology: Accounting, Business Communications, Government Contracting, Management, Office Management, Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle Certified Associate Public Relations; Computer Information Systems: Computer-Aided Drafting and Design, Computer Applications, Computer Programming; Industrial Design, and Social Work.
  • General Studies (last names H-N)
  • 410-287-1000 ext. 551
  • dgischel@cecil.edu
• Carlos Lampkin, Transfer Advisor
  • Majors: Teacher Education, Leadership and Management, and Undeclared
  • General Studies (last names A-G)
  • Transfer Advising
  • 410-287-1000 ext. 203
  • clampkin@cecil.edu
• Charlie O'Brien, Academic Advisor
  • Majors: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Equine Studies, Geology, Environmental Science, Law Enforcement, Mathematics, Meteorology, Ocean Studies, Physics, Transportation and Logistics: Air Traffic Control, Aviation Management, Commercial Transportation, Biotechnology, Horticulture, Flight Training, Materials Management, Transportation Management, and Yacht and Small Craft Design.
  • General Studies (last names O-Z)
  • 410-287-1000 ext. 514
  • co'brien@cecil.edu
• Jane Sharrow, Academic Advisor
  • Majors: Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic, Fire Science Technology, Personal Trainer/Fitness Manager, Practical Nursing, Nursing, and Health Care Sciences.
  • 410-287-1000 ext. 554
  • jsharrow@cecil.edu
• Bill Short, Academic Advisor (Part-time)
  • General Advising
  • 410-287-1000 ext. 557
  • wshort@cecil.edu
• S. Tomeka Swan, Director of Advising
  • Majors: Visual Communications: Digital Imaging, Drawing/Painting, Graphic Design, Communications, Portfolio Production, Professional Photography, Simulation Design & Gaming, Studio Photography, Video Production, Video Technology, Web Design/Multimedia, Web Development, Performing Arts: Dance, Music, Music/Guitar, Music/Voice, Pottery/Ceramics, and Theatre.
  • 410-287-1000 ext. 556
  • tswan@cecil.edu