Academic Advisors

Who is my advisor?

At Piedmont Community College, our academic advisors are assigned by program area. To find your advisor, click on the program areas listed below and locate your program of study to see your academic advisor.

How do I meet with my academic advisor?

Students can schedule an appointment up to 2 weeks in advance or stop by one of our office locations for walk-in support during business hours!

To schedule an appointment, select Book Appointment by your academic advisor. Choose your preferred service option and scroll down to see available appointments. Enter your details and additional information and select Book. You’ll receive an email confirmation shortly after scheduling with your service details.

Academic Advising is located on the Person County Campus in Building E, Student Development and on the Caswell County Campus in Building K, Student Services. Check out Plan Your Visit for campus locations and hours!

*You may have noticed that your academic advisor has changed. Staffing changes within the Academic Advising department have impacted the number of program areas assigned to each advisor. Rest assured that our dedicated academic advisors are prepared to assist will all curriculum programs housed within PCC Centralized Advising.

Find your assigned academic advisor using the dropdowns below.
Business Studies & Emerging Technologies
  • Business Administration
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Associate in General Education

Edna Brown

Director, Student Development, Caswell County Campus

edna.brown@piedmontcc.edu

  • Agribusiness Technology-Plant Science
  • Digital Effects and Animation Technology

  • Information Technology-Business Support
  • Information Technology-Computer Programming
  • Information Technology-Gaming Simulation
  • Information Technology-Systems Security
  • Information Technology Office Administration
Health & Wellness
  • Associate in General Education – Nursing (Person Campus)

Edna Brown

Director, Student Development, Caswell County Campus

edna.brown@piedmontcc.edu

  • Associate in General Education- Nursing (Caswell Campus)

  • Cosmetology

  • Emergency Medical Science
  • Healthcare Management Technology


Associate Degree in Nursing , Practical Nursing, and Medical Assisting students have assigned faculty advisors to meet their specific programming requirements. Please refer to your faculty advisor or program contact for additional support.

  • Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Practical Nursing
  • Medical Assisting
Public Safety & Human Services
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Bernadette Ragland Bailey

Academic Advisor

bernadette.bailey@piedmontcc.edu

  • Human Services Technology
  • Criminal Justice Technology

Public Safety Administration students have assigned faculty advisors to meet their specific programming requirements. Please refer to your faculty advisor or program contact for additional support.

Technical and Manufacturing

Edna Brown

Director, Student Development, Caswell County Campus

edna.brown@piedmontcc.edu

  • Welding Technology Diploma (Caswell Campus)
  • General Occupational Technology

Karla Sears

Academic Advisor

karla.sears@piedmontcc.edu

Ph. 336-322-2243

  • Gunsmithing
  • Welding Technology Diploma (Person Campus)

  • Electrical Power Production
  • Industrial Systems
  • Mechatronics Engineering Technology
University Transfer and General Education
  • Associate in Science

Bernadette Ragland-Bailey

Academic Advisor

bernadette.bailey@pied montc c.edu

  • Associate in Arts
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate)
  • Associate in Arts- Teacher Preparation
  • Associate in Science- Teacher Preparation

Karla Sears

Academic Advisor

karla.sears@piedmontcc.edu

Ph. 336-322-2243

  • Special Credit
High School Programs

Students enrolled in Career and College Promise or other high school dual enrollment program have special advisors to meet their specific programming requirements. Please contact your assigned advisor for additional support.