Skyline Student-Athlete Academic Support 

Erin Johnson -Academic Counselor

 

Erin Johnson

Erin Johnson (she/her) is an academic counselor for student-athletes at Skyline College. She holds a Master’s in Counseling from San José State University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from UC Davis, where she first discovered her passion for higher education as an undergraduate peer advisor. With extensive experience in academic counseling, Erin takes a holistic, equity-centered approach to working with student-athletes. She values getting to know each student as a whole person and helps them identify their strengths, plan their academic paths, and build sustainable habits that support success both on and off the field. One of her favorite moments is when a student leaves a session feeling more confident, grounded, and clear about their next steps. Outside of work, Erin enjoys listening to live music, trying out new recipes, and hitting balls on the golf course.

Contact Information: Located in BLDG 3 - 146 and will be in person Wednesdays & Thursdays (working remotely Mon, Tues, Fri).
Phone: (650) 738-4272
 
For student appointment scheduling: Students athletes should be assigned  through their Student Success Link (SSL). To schedule an appointment through the Student Success Link, students can use this tutorial: https://smccd.edu/student-tutorials/studentsuccesslink.php. They can also email Erin directly to schedule a meeting. 
 

Our Mission

The mission of the Skyline Athletic Academic Resource Center is to support all student-athletes in reaching their academic potential. We do this by offering exceptional academic advising across all majors, connecting students with key academic resources and closely monitoring NCAA academic eligibility and progress toward degree completion. Our ultimate goal is to equip student-athletes with the skills to become academically competent, independent learners who are committed to lifelong education.

Who We Are

Erin Johnson leads our efforts to support the academic success of Skyline College’s student-athletes. As our mission emphasizes, success off the field is just as important as success on it and that begins in the classroom. Backed by years of collective experience with Skyline College students, staff, faculty and alumni, our athletic department brings deep knowledge and personalized guidance to help student-athletes reach their academic goals.

What We Do

Drawing on our extensive experience, we provide a wide range of services and resources to help student-athletes thrive academically. Our core services include:

  •  Academic Advising – Assisting student-athletes with academic planning, registration, and degree progress throughout their undergraduate journey.
  •  Major Selection Guidance – Supporting student-athletes in choosing an academic major by the end of their fourth semester.
  •  Eligibility Monitoring – Tracking academic performance and ensuring compliance with NCAA eligibility standards.
  •  Central Point of Contact – Serving as the go-to resource for questions at the intersection of academics and athletics.
  •  Faculty-Coach Communication – Acting as a liaison between faculty and coaches to address academic concerns and share relevant information.
  •  Compliance Collaboration – Working closely with Athletic Compliance Officers to stay informed on NCAA academic regulations.
  •  Transfer Credit Advising – Consulting with students and coaches on transfer credit policies and academic planning.
  •  Recruit Engagement – Meeting with prospective student-athletes and their families to discuss Skyline’s academic requirements.
  •  Academic Resource Distribution – Providing valuable tools and resources to enhance student and coach academic success.
  •  Educational Workshops – Hosting sessions to clarify Skyline’s academic rules, policies, and best practices.