About me:
Welcome to TMCC Academic Advising! My name is Courtney and I look forward to working with you on achieving your education and career goals here at TMCC. I am originally from Upper Michigan and started working in higher education as a work-study student at Northern Michigan University. As an undergraduate student I was undecided for the first two years, but eventually realized I loved the health field and worked hard to earn a Bachelors of Science in Community Health Education. While working as a work-study student I provided services to students in a Registrar's Office. Throughout this experience I recognized the impact that post-secondary education can have on a student’s life and developed a strong desire to work with students on a college campus.
Having lived in the same town since I was five, I took a leap of faith and moved 1100 miles away from my hometown to Boston, MA to pursue a Masters of Education in Administration of Higher Education at Suffolk University. After graduating with my masters I continued to work in the Boston-area at two four year schools as a Student Success Coordinator/Academic Coach and an Academic Advisor.
In 2015 I took another leap of faith and moved to Reno to be closer to family who had migrated to Nevada. I started at TMCC within Veteran Services certifying VA Educational Benefits, advising student veterans, and evaluating military transcripts. In 2017 I took a full-time position within Academic Advising. I still continue to work closely with military-connected students and evaluate incoming military transcripts, and act as the liaison for the Life Sciences, Allied-Health, and Public Safety Academic Division. I am also an MBTI and Strong Certified Practitioner.
Outside of Advising I enjoy the occasional running road race, yoga, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, paddle boarding, and hanging with my dog. My most recent hobby has been raising a flock of hens in my backyard, which has been eggcellent!
I believe earning a post-secondary education can have a significant impact on a student’s life professionally and personally. Wherever you may be in your educational journey I am here to help you reach your goals!
Contact information
My mail: cschachter@tmcc.edu | Advising phone: 775-673-7062 | Advising contact: contactadvising.tmcc.edu
Advising Hours:
Cancellation Policy:
A minimum of 24 hours advance notice is requested for cancellations, please.
If you are late for an appointment you may be encouraged to schedule a follow-up appointment as we may not have time to review everything. We'll do our best, though.