Bluefield College
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
  
Bluefield College has several very helpful and dedicated counselors to work with our prospective students. They are available to help you plan your path through your college career. Each counselor is assigned the students within certain territories. Locate your counselor by zip code in Virginia or by state if you live outside of Virginia.  And send them a quick email to say hi!  They would love to hear from you!   If you have a general admissions question, we'd love to chat with you.  Check here to see if we are online!   If we are on AIM then we will also be on MSN Messenger and Yahoo!  Our screen name for both Yahoo and MSN is bluefieldadmissions.  Individual counselors screen names are listed below. 
 
My name is Mark Hipes, an admissions counselor here at Bluefield College. After transferring to Bluefield College from community college, I graduated in the spring of 2003 with a degree in Christian Studies and a minor in Psychology. While at Bluefield I was involved in many different organizations such as the Baptist Student Union, Student Ambassadors, Resident Hall Council, Phi Mu Delta fraternity, and Intercollegiate Baseball.  I’m thrilled to be back at my Alma Mater, and looking forward to introducing you to the Bluefield College that I love.  Bluefield College is a special place and has been since 1922 when she first opened her doors. She has impacted the lives of countless people and I am here to help you become a part of this great institution.  Please feel free to contact me at 1-800-872-0175 ext. 340, email me at mhipes@bluefield.edu or chat with me on AIM, MSN or Yahoo! My screen name is bluefieldmark. Check here to see if I'm online now!  
 
 
Territory: In Virginia: Zip codes 24230, 24231, 24232, 24233, 24234, 24235, 24236, 24237, 24238, 24239, 24245 
 
Outside Virginia: Maryland, Tennessee, Kansas, Montana, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Alaska
 
 
Hey! My name is Amanda Jordan and I am the admissions counselor for Southwest Virginia and the Southwest states here at Bluefield College. Transferring to BC in 2001, after my freshman year at a state school was one of the best decisions of my life! As a BC student I had the opportunity to travel to England and France, grow academically and spiritually, and to make lasting friendships.  Those friendships are not only with my classmates but with professors and BC staff members as well. I graduated in 2004 with a B.A. in History, minor in English Literature and was ready for the next step in my academic career, Graduate School!  With the small classes, dedicated and inspiring professors, and high academic standards, Bluefield College prepared me for grad school where I successfully completed my Master of Arts degree in History from East Tennessee State University.  My experiences at Bluefield led me to achieve many great goals including returning to BC to begin my career as an Admissions Counselor!  I am so happy to be back at my Alma Mater and to be here to help you with any questions you may have as you begin your search for the perfect college for you! Please feel free to contact me at 1-800-872-0175, ext. 216 or email me at ajordan@bluefield.edu.
 
Territory: In Virginia: Zip Codes (First three numbers of zip), 242, 243, 246. Also in Virginia, I also work directly with transfers from Wytheville Community College and Southwest Virginia Community College.  
 
Outside Virginia: Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, California, & Hawaii
Hi, I am Maggie Lavoie. I joined the staff January 2008 as an admissions counselor at Bluefield College. I graduated in 2006 with a BA in Theater and a minor in Art. After graduation I worked in the area while my husband went off to Marine Corps Boot Camp. The best decision we have made is staying in Bluefield while he serves in a local Reserves unit. The summer after my freshman year at BC, I went home to Franklin County, VA and worked at my local hardware store. I remember customers would inquire about my Mud Pig Day shirts. All I could do was talk about how great Bluefield College was.  From the intimate classrooms and a caring faculty and staff to the beautiful ski slopes less than an hour away, I knew that this college was something special! My four years were filled with the best memories and the best friends of my life. I would love to share my experience with you! Please feel free to contact me at 1-800-872-0175 ext. 465, email me at mlavoie@bluefield.edu or chat with me on AIM, MSN or Yahoo! My screen name is bluefieldmaggie. Check to see if I'm online now!

Territory: In Virginia: Zip Codes (First three numbers of zip) 226, 227, 228, 229, 240, 241, 244  
 
Outside Virginia: South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

Hi, I'm Kathy Shott, an admission counselor at Bluefield College. I have a BA in Recreation from UNC-Greensboro and previously worked at UNC Chapel Hill, Bluefield YWCA and as a substitute teacher for the Mercer County Board of Education.
Being a mother of three children who have been through the college search experience, I love working with families who are now going through this process.  It is especially gratifying to work with students who really want an education and are looking to Bluefield College as their entrée into adult life.  Meeting these students and helping them through the admission process is extremely satisfying.  I love meeting new people and developing new friendships while spreading the word about Bluefield College.  Please feel free to contact me at 1-800-872-0175 ext. 465, email me at kshott@bluefield.edu or chat with me on AIM, MSN or Yahoo! My screen name is bluefieldkathy for AIM. On MSN and Yahoo, I'm bluefieldkathys.  Check here to see if I'm online now!    If I am on AIM then I will also be on MSN Messenger and Yahoo!

Territory:  In Virginia: Zip Codes (First three numbers of zip):  223-225 & 201-221
Kathy also works directly with transfers from Wytheville Community College (Virginia) & Southwest Virginia Community College as well as student from West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Illinois, and Wisconsin