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Academic Counseling

Contact Us
Visit us in the McSpadden Student Union East

Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Email: Counseling@gulfcoast.edu

Leigh Bailey, Counselor
850.769.1551 ext. 4861 
lbailey@gulfcoast.edu 

Janeka Peace, Academic & Career Coach
850.769.1551 ext. 2829
jpeace3@gulfcoast.edu

Academic Counseling

The counseling staff is experienced in working with students who face academic difficulty and can provide you with a personal, informal evaluation of your study skills. After this evaluation, the counselors will work with you to improve your skills that can help you succeed throughout your academic career. 

The focus of academic counseling is to provide you with a learning centered environment by:

  • Encouraging, guiding, and coaching
  • Providing technical assistance
  • Nurturing commitments to your academic goals
  • Clarifying your academic outcomes

The Counseling Center is provided to students at no cost and is here for you, if you are in need of assistance. Faculty members can also play a vital role in helping you, if you're experiencing academic difficulty, by referring you to the Counseling Center for academic support. 

Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate against any person in its programs, activities, policies or procedures on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, marital status, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. All questions or inquiries regarding compliance with laws relating to non-discrimination and all complaints regarding sexual misconduct or discrimination, may be directed to Lee Wood, Executive Director, Human Resources/Title II/504/Title IX Coordinator and Employment Equity Officer, Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. US Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401.