Academic Advising
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If you have questions about a program before making the final decision to enroll, we encourage you to meet with an advisor or program director.
Before you can register for classes, you will need to apply and be accepted. Our application is FREE!
Schedule an advising session
Transfer Specialist
507-372-3411
kile.behrends@mnwest.edu
Schedule an Advising Appointment
International Advisor/Transfer Specialist
507-372-3418
beth.bents@mnwest.edu
Program Advisors
For students already in the program, make your advising appointment with your program
director.
Agriculture
Jeff Rogers
jeff.rogers@mnwest.edu
507-372-3422
Accounting
Leslie Bauman
leslie.bauman@mnwest.edu
320-564-5030
Administrative Assistant
Angela Hoffman
angela.hoffman@mnwest.edu
507-372-3404
Office Management
Angela Hoffman
angela.hoffman@mnwest.edu
507-372-3404
Receptionist
Angela Hoffman
angela.hoffman@mnwest.edu
507-372-3404
Cosmetology
Pipestone - Lisa Kounkel
lisa.kounkel@mnwest.edu
507-825-6823
Jackson - Danylle Espenson
danylle.espenson@mnwest.edu
507-847-7944
Early Childhood
Alyson Helgeson
alyson.helgeson@mnwest.edu
320-564-5016
Powerline
Granite Falls - Brian Binnebose
brian.binnebose@mnwest.edu
507-847-7955
Jackson - Doug Schuett
doug.schuett@mnwest.edu
507-847-7961
Wind Energy
Gary Olsen
gary.olsen@mnwest.edu
507-223-1324
Dental Assisting
Sarah Abrahamson
sara.abrahamson@mnwest.edu
507-223-1347
Emergency Medical Services, EMS
Pamela Bakker
bacres@westtechwb.com
507-829-2397
Health Information Technology
Elaina Nichols
elaina.nichols@mnwest.edu
507-825-6817
Healthcare Administrative Assistant
Terri Petersen
terri.petersen@mnwest.edu
507-825-6797
Radiologic Technology
Katherine Muller
katherine.muller@mnwest.edu
507-449-2775
Surgical Technology
Amy McCuen
amy.mccuen@mnwest.edu
507-449-2774
Information Technology
Tim Rhodes
timothy.rhodes@mnwest.edu
507-825-6813
Farm Business Management
Lamb and Wool Management
Philip Berg
philip.berg@mnwest.edu
507-825-6799
Small Business Management
Georgina Cavin
georgina.cavin@mnwest.edu
Carpentry
Shawn Berning
shawn.berning@mnwest.edu
507-825-6841
Electrician
Judy Drown - Canby
judy.drown@mnwest.edu
507-223-1344
Rob Arp - Jackson
rob.arp@mnwest.edu
507-847-7963
Mechatronics
Ty Bowen
ty.bowen@mnwest.edu
507-343-3010
Plumbing Technology
Tom Bohlke
tom.bohlke@mnwest.edu
507-825-6858
Welding
Jeremy Hall
jeremy.hall@mnwest.edu
507-847-7962
Peace Officer
Ronald Schwint
ronald.schwint@mnwest.edu
507-372-3405
Automotive Technician
Doug Kleeberger
doug.kleeberger@mnwest.edu
507-847-7948
Diesel Technology
Michael DeVries
michael.devries@mnwest.edu
507-223-1345
