START Mission Statement START Vision Statement
The START Office empowers students to explore, articulate, and achieve their academic, career, and life goals through a holistic approach in partnership with the campus community. At Chadron State College, the Start Office is dedicated to setting the standard for excellence in academic advising by fostering collaboration, promoting continuous growth, and advancing professional development, empowering every student to soar.

START Office Goal:

Empower students with the knowledge, confidence, and self-advocacy skills needed to navigate the college system, make informed decisions, and effectively access campus resources.

308-432-6061 | start@csc.edu | Crites Hall

Career and Academic Advising Team

Academic Advising Leadership

Chantel Merchen

Director - Office of Academic Success

Email: cmerchen@csc.edu
Telephone: 308-432-6381
Office Address: King Library 200

Chris Singpiel

Director - START

Email: csingpiel@csc.edu
Telephone: 308-432-7029
Office Address: Crites Hall 108

Academic Advisors

Business Math and Science

Channing Jons

Academic Advisor

Email: cjons@csc.edu
Telephone: 308-432-7028
Office Address: Crites Hall 109

Amanda Lewin

Academic Advisor

Email: alewin@csc.edu
Telephone: 308-432-6051
Office Address: Crites Hall 107

Professional Studies and Applied Sciences

Amy Halverson

Academic Advisor

Email: ahalverson@csc.edu
Telephone: 308-432-6023
Office Address: Crites Hall 106

Alisha Scoggan

Academic Advisor

Email: ascoggan@csc.edu
Telephone: 308-432-6432
Office Address: Crites Hall 110

Bobi Johnson

Academic Advisor

Email: bjohnson@csc.edu
Telephone: 308-432-6494
Office Address: North Platte, NE

Liberal Arts

Josee Sayaloune

Retention Specialist

Email: jsayaloune@csc.edu
Telephone: 308-432-6367
Office Address: King Library 203

Career Services

Deena Kennell

Director - Internships and Career Services

Email: dkennell@csc.edu
Telephone: 308-432-6467
Office Address: King Library 201

Project Strive Trio

Jennifer Schaer

Director - TRIO

Email: jschaer@csc.edu
Telephone: 308-432-6069
Office Address: King Library 112

Sonja Dressel

Licensed Student Counselor

Email sdressel@csc.edu
Telephone: 308-432-6242
Office Address: King Library 112

Elise Oetken

Student Services Navigator

Email: eoetken@csc.edu
Telephone: 308-432-6033
Office Address: King Library 112