Better Together CATEGORICAL COUNSELORS WORKING WITH INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS Albert Loaiza – College of the Canyons; 3C4A VP (South) Katherine Quesada – Antelope Valley College

Categorical Programs Athletics Cal Works Career CTE (Career and Technology Education) EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services) DSPS (Disabled Student Programs and Services) Foster Youth Honors ISP MESA/STEM Nursing PRIDE Probation Dismissal Veterans

Interactions with our Specialized Populations 1.) Academic counseling 2) Career counseling 3) Personal counseling 4) Crisis intervention 5) Conducting outreach 6) Participating in College Governance 7) Research 8) Training and Continuous Professional Development

Building Collaborative Efforts between Counselors and Instructional Faculty We are all working toward a common goal –OUR STUDENT SUCEESS- Develop relationships and establish respect and trust through a continuous and open line of communication Counselors are a Resource for Instructional faculty- Ex. OSD can clarify laws and responsibilities of instructors Counselors can provide additional support that transcends into the classroom Support and respect for each other’s role -explain what exactly you do with students and how you can support faculty

Best Practices for Nursing Counselor and Faculty to Collaborate Attend/Participate in Curriculum, Department & Division Meetings Class Visits / Introductions Instructional Faculty referrals Participation at Departmental events (New Student Orientations, Meet & Greets) Workshops (Academic & Career) Readily accessible to Nursing Faculty and Students Regularly reach out to Instructional faculty to keep them updated  

Best Practices for Athletics Counselor and Faculty to Collaborate Counselors/Advisors get to know faculty Visit Department meetings Serve on campus wide committees Utilize campus resources to achieve student success COC: TLC, Assessment, ASG, Career Center Athletics Peer Mentor (FT/Equity Funded) Show genuine investment Get to know your Counselor/Advisor Bridge to athlete/coaches

Core Title V functions relate to an Athletic Academic Counselor 1.) Academic Counseling: Mandatory educational planning for eligibility Keeping student-athletes on track to meet their academic goals; AA, Transfer, CTE, Scholarship eligible, Progress towards Degree (NCAA Eligible) 40/60/80 Rule Precise Educational Planning within their “Eligibility Clock” Understanding course sequencing, major prep Preparing for various transfer institutions: UC, CSU, Private, Out-of-State, NCAA Conference Specific courses 2.) Career Counseling: Life after school/sport What's next? Transferable Skills from playing field 3.) Personal Counseling: Balance of Student vs. Athlete Mental Health Concerns; depression, anxiety, “Liaison” for athletes between their coaches and instructors

4.) Crisis intervention: Homelessness Drugs/Alcohol Injury and depression 5.) Outreach: High School (students, staff) Parents Recruitment process for programs 6.) College Governance: Campus wide committees Student Athlete Advisory Committees Understanding State/College policies and effects on student-athletes FAFSA, Admissions, Payment, Residency, 3SP/Matriculation, Transcripts, Evaluations 7.) Research: Continuous for programs or expansion of existing program 8.) Training and Professional Development: State 3C4A Org NCAA CSU/UC