Contact the CBET Advising and Student Success Center

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General Contact Information

Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone:  (320) 308-3214
Email: cbetadvising@stcloudstate.edu
In person: 443 Centennial Hall

Advising and Student Success Center Staff

Leah Klimek

Leah Klimek

  • Acting Director
Michelle Walz

Michelle Walz

  • Office Manager

Academic Advisors

Annie Babcock

Annie Babcock

(320) 308-3994

Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, General Business, Information Systems, Management and Marketing (last names A-H)

Annie earned her Master degree in Higher Education Administration at St. Cloud State University and her Bachelor of Arts in History at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Annie has worked in advising since 2016 and her favorite part of advising is meeting new students each year and learning about their goals and interests. In her free time, Annie enjoys running, gardening, and spending time with her dog, Ernie.

Schedule an appointment with Annie

Leah Klimek

Leah Klimek

(320) 308-0035


Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Statistics

Leah Klimek completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at the College of Saint Benedict and went on to complete her Master of Science in College Counseling and Student Development here at St. Cloud State University in 2007. She has been in the Minnstate system for almost 16 years in various roles such as TRIO, Records, and Advising. Leah’s favorite part about working with students is in those little “lightbulb” moments when they realize how and why they are doing what they are doing and those moments when students come back and see how everything worked out full-circle. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family/friends and volunteering at her church. She also enjoys playing a good game of sand volleyball, going for walks, or partaking in fitness classes.

Schedule an appointment with Leah

Sara Panek

Sara Panek

(320) 308-3895

Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, General Business, Information Systems, Management and Marketing (last names R-Z)

Schedule an appointment with Sara

Sue Massmann

Sue Massmann

(320) 308-5764

Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, General Business, Information Systems, Management and Marketing (last names I-Q)

Sue earned her Bachelor of Elective Studies degree at St. Cloud State University and her Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from the University of Minnesota. She has 25+ years of experience in higher education, primarily in the area of academic advising. Sue enjoys supporting and challenging students as they navigate and take ownership of their academic journey. In her free time, Sue enjoys being active in the outdoors – running, biking, cross-country skiing, kayaking and hiking.

Schedule an appointment with Sue

Johnna Ragland

Johnna Ragland

(320) 308-0078

Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering

Johnna earned her Bachelor degree at the University of Texas at Tyler and her Masters degree at Iowa State University. Outside of work, Johnna enjoys any activity that is done outdoors - camping, hiking, rock climbing or water activities.

Schedule an appointment with Johnna

Peer Advisors

Madison Bentley

Madison Bentley

Madison is a peer advisor in the HBS Advising and Student Success Center. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance. She also works as a lifeguard and teaches swimming lessons. Her favorite thing about advising is helping her peers succeed.

Denian Cenolli

Denian is a peer advisor in the HBS Advising and Student Success Center. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance. He also works as Husky Tech's lead technician on campus.

Graduate Assistants

Genesis Galarza

Genesis Galarza is a GA in the HBS Advising and Student Success Center. She recently graduated from SCSU with a bachelor's degree in management with a concentration in human resources and is currently pursuing her MBA.

Anna Reschko

Anna Reschko is a GA in the HBS Advising and Student Success Center. She recently graduated from SCSU with a degree in finance and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Applied Economics.