Ways to connect with me
- Individual Advising Appointments (in-person or virtually): Good for students still deciding their major, discussing career and academic goals, or transfer planning. Appointments are made in Navigate.
- Email: Good for quick questions that don’t need a scheduled advising appointment. From your GRCC email, send me an email at pkamau@grcc.edu and include your GRCC student ID.
My current Advising and Career Exploration Schedule
- Monday: 8:00 a.m. -2.30 p.m. (in-person and virtual)
- Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. (in-person and virtual)Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. (in-person and virtual)Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (virtual appointments only)
- Thursday: 4:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. (virtual appointments only)
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 2.30 pm (in-person and virtual)
Before we meet, I encourage you to utilize the following self-help resources to choose classes. We can always review your classes when you come for your appointment.
- How do I choose my classes after my first semester?
- How do I choose classes using transfer tools?
- How do I choose classes using the GRCC Catalog?
About me
Patrick Kamau is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He has an MA in counseling and completed his doctoral degree in Counselor Education at Western Michigan University in December 2011. He has worked as a mental health professional, college counselor, pastoral care and counseling professional, adjunct professor of counseling, Introduction to College (CLS) program coordinator, and a professional academic advisor. These experiences have provided him with a thoroughly integrated-broad perspective that enables him to respond to the educational, career and personal needs of students at GRCC. When he is not at GRCC, he enjoys reading, listening to gospel music, playing and watching soccer, and loves spending time with his wife, daughter and son.
