Counseling
Mission
The Counseling Department supports the overall mission of Eastern Arizona College by providing a welcoming atmosphere and promoting individualized academic support, personal counseling, and career advising. We are committed to your success!
Vision
Build relationships to optimize students' potential through knowledge, consistent advising, and support.
Academic Advising Disability Resources Inspire Personal Counseling Retention Study Skills Testing Services Tutoring
Thatcher Counseling Department
Located in the Student Services building, next to Admissions
Phone | (928) 428-8253 |
Toll free | (800) 678-3808 |
Fax | (928) 428-2074 |
Email address | counseling@eac.edu |
Gila County Locations
Gila Pueblo Campus Contact Andrea Renon Phone (928) 425-8481 x122 Email address andrea.renon@eac.edu Payson Campus Contact Christine McKillip Phone (928) 468-8039 Email address chris.mckillip@eac.edu

Counseling Staff
- Gina Roebuck - Coordinator, Counseling Services
- Gayrene Claridge - Job Placement and Occupational Advisor
- Barbara Gojkovich - Secretary
- Jerri Lukens - Evaluation Technician
- James Pryor - Retention Specialist / Transition Facilitator
- Jennifer Skinner - Part-time Secretary
- Craig Smith - Counselor/Mental Health
- Aaron Westerfield - Counselor / Disability Resource Coordinator
Inspire Staff
- Kristi Apodaca
- Candace Lines
Career Navigators:
Services Provided by the Counseling Department:
Career Resources:
Courses to consider for career exploration, resume writing, interviewing skills, and more:CSL100 | Inspire College and Career Success |
COE101 | Job Seeking Strategies |
COM215 | Interviewing Principles and Practices |
CSL115 | Community Outreach through Service Learning |
ENG260 | Technical Report Writing |
CSL109 | Orientation to Student Success | TEC103 | WorkKeys Career Skills Enhancement |
Career Coach | eac.emsicc.com |
Occupational Outlook Handbook | bls.gov/ooh/ |
Indeed Job Search | indeed.com |
Inspire | EAC Inspire |
Arizona @ Work | 1920 W Thatcher Blvd, Safford, AZ 85546 ~1.6 mi |