Student Success Course First Year Advising Student Success Course Senior Advisor Group Presentation Meeting 1

About Your Assigned Advisor Education Experience: Associate in Arts, HCC Bachelor of Arts, University of Houston Master of Arts, University of Houston-Clear Lake Lucille (luci) Rivera Sr. Advisor Central Campus 202 LHSB (2nd floor) Advising office 713-718-6121

Overview of First Year Advising Program Purpose of the First Year Advising Program “TODO” list (3 ITEMS) Complete two advising sessions 1. In person or group/Class 2. one on one (office visit) Complete Academic Planner*

1st Advising Session (Group) The First Advising Session will Cover: Discuss Degree Plan Options/Major/Career Cluster Review iAAR and Academic Planner Review “Learning Web” and Syllabus Purpose of the First Year Advising Program First year advising program website http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/advising/first-year-advising-program/ Complete two advising sessions

2nd Advising Session (One-On-One) 2nd Advising Session will Cover: Review Academic Program & Planner Discuss Academic Progress Discuss Registration for next term Provide resources and campus referrals as needed

Student & Advisor Responsibilities Senior advisors will: Assist students with academic planning, goal setting, curriculum and interpretation of policies and procedures. Work with new students who are enrolled in one of the Student Success courses. Students will: Schedule regular advising appointments and come prepared with questions. Be an active learner by participating fully in the advising experience. Ask questions if you do not understand an issue or have a specific concern.

Student Expectations Student is expected to…. Schedule and attend the advising appointment Be prepared and ask questions Keep records of your documents and progress Be an active learner with IAAR and Planner Use HCC resources Accept responsibility for decisions

F Y I Students who do not complete the requirements will receive a HOLD Will not get the % of your final grade for the student Success course !

Career Clusters & Major Academic Transfer Education AA, AS OR Workforce Education AAS, C2, C1, MSA

Academic Transfer Education Associate of Art / Science Key Questions: Is your primary goal to obtain a bachelor's degree at a university? Do you plan on taking the "basics" at a community college so that you can transfer to a university as fast as possible? Are you already at a university and wish to take courses at a community college to transfer back to the university? About Academic Transfer Education: In Academic Transfer Education, you will be taking General Education Core Curriculum courses and some major prerequisites at the community college. The major courses of the bachelor degree will be taken in the junior and senior years at the university after completion of the associate degree.

Academic Transfer Education “Starting Fall 2014” Transfer Plans http://www.tccns.org/ Associate of Art (AA) 42 Hours Basic Core + 18 Hours Electives = 60 Associate of Science (AS) 42 Hours Core + 10 Hours Math & Science + 8 Hours Electives = 60 Common Core (Basics): Communication ( ENGL)…………. 6 Hours Component Area ( EDUC 1300)……… 6 Hours Language, Phil & Culture…… 3 Hours History……………………………… 6 Hours Government………………………. 6 Hours Mathematics …………………….. 3 Hours Life & Physical Sciences………. 6 Hours Creative Arts……………………… 3 Hours Social & Behavior Science…… 3 Hours Total: (Core Complete)……. 42 Hours Degree Plans for 2013-2014 http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/advising/degree-plans/2013-2014/ UH http://www.uh.edu/admissions/apply/apply-transfer/by-major/

*Answer Question #1 on Worksheet Workforce Education Key Questions: Is your primary goal to obtain the skills to get a job as fast as possible? Do you want a short-term, up-to-date and relevant education using a workplace curriculum? Are you wanting to update your work skills or advance your career? Are you thinking about quickly changing careers? Are you thinking about transferring to the university to get a bachelor's degree but only after you have been working for awhile? About Workforce Education: The Workforce Education means that you will be taking mostly Technical Job-focused courses and a few General Education courses for the completion of your certificate or associate degree at the community college. Workforce course credit does transfer to some universities unless is listed as BASS program . Degree Options: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Certificate (C1, C2, MSA) *Answer Question #1 on Worksheet

Fall 2015 - Career Clusters

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Navigating the College Maze

Central College: 2 locations Locations & Residency Residency In-District Out-of-District Out-of-State Enrollment Office !!! HCC Central - Central Campus - Building Code (CE) Fine Arts Center - Building code (CE/FAC) J B Whiteley - Building code (CE/JBW) Jew Don Boney - Building code( CE/JDB) San Jacinto - Building code(CE/JAC) Learning Hub Science Building (CE/LHSB) South Campus - Building Code (CE/WLG) HCC Central - Central Campus - Building Code (CE) 1300 Holman Houston, TX 77004 Phone: 713-718-6000 Open: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., Saturday Fine Arts Center - Building code (CE/FAC) J B Whiteley - Building code (CE/JBW) Jew Don Boney - Building code( CE/JDB) San Jacinto - Building code(CE/JAC) HCC Central - South Campus - Building Code (CE/WLG) 1990 Airport Blvd.  Houston, TX 77051  Phone: 713-718-6634 HCC Central - Central Campus - Building Code (CE) HCC Central - South Campus - Building Code (CE/WLG) Central College: 2 locations 1. Mid- Town (Down Town) 2. South Campus ( 288 & W. Air port) Willie Lee Gay Hall Class Search: Central College > Central Campus OR South Campus !!!

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Re - Test TSIA Texas Success Initiative Assessment You can retest anytime after initial test. Go to Advising Office to obtain a retesting slip. (Authorization Form ) $10 fee per section or $29 for entire test. Pay fee at the Business Office. Review section(s) you are retesting in (PAA verification certificate is not required) www.hccs.edu/tsi This is the part where we will go over each of the areas that will be covered in the TSI Assessment ( Practice test) Test day Assessment Authorization Form Valid Photo ID Fee Receipt

Course Registration Building a Schedule: Course Options Lecture : face to face Hybrid: 50% online + 50% lecture DE: Distance Education, Online Course Load Prerequisites/ Co-requisites Students may register or add classes prior to the beginning of the session. No swapping classes once classes start. No late registration.

Dropping/Withdrawing Dropping a Course: Before the “Official Date of Record” May be eligible for a partial refund ( 70%, 25% ) student will not receive a grade course will not appear on transcript Withdrawing from a Course: After the Official Date of Record A grade of a W will appear on transcripts. Six W Rule !!!!! 3Peat Know Your DUE DATES for each semester ! ALWAYS check the HCC Academic Calendar ! http://www.hccs.edu/district/events-calendar

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Payment can be accepted Online OR In- person Payment & Financial Aid Payment can be accepted Online OR In- person Direct Payment online: Credit/Debit Cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, & American Express) Check Installment Payment Plan: Students have the option to set up and pay with an installment payment plan. If you DON”T pay by the DUE DATES, you will be DROPPED from NON PAYMENT. HCC Eagle Card: Issued to all credit hour students. Initial card will be free of charge. Replacement fee is $20. Can be used as a debit card. Activating your card

Filling out the FAFSA Houston Community College's school code is 010422. Begin application in October for the next school year Taxes not filed - Income can be estimated and later corrected. Taxes filed - Utilize the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to import tax information. Can attend & receive Financial Aid for as little as 2 classes/6 hours minimum-YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ATTEND FULL TIME! Be sure to follow through as you may have to report to the office here at Central College.

After Registration @ San Jacinto & Holman Parking Permit HCC Student ID Always be prepared to show a valid/current photo I.D., preferably your Student ID Card HCC Official Bookstore HCC Student Email @ San Jacinto & Holman

Attendance For a 3 credit-hour lecture class, meeting 3 hours per week, you can be dropped after 6 hours of absence. For a 4 credit-hour lecture/lab course meeting 6 hours per week, you can be dropped after 12 hours of absence.

Satisfactory Academic Progress A= 4 pts. B= 3 pts. C= 2 pts. D= 1 pts. F= 0 pts. Example: BIOL 1406 B 3 points X 4 hours 12 points MATH 1314 C 2 points X 3 hours 6 points PSYC 2301 A 4 points X 3 hours 12 points EDUC 1300 A 4 points X 3 hours 12 points Total hours: 13 Total points: 42 GPA = 42points/13 hours (42 divides by 13) = 3.23 GPA IP/In Progress, F/Failure, FX-Failure of Non-Attendance Keywords Early Alert/SAP/Probation/SLIP

Central College Mary Rodriguez - Dual Credit Success Coach Dual Credit Early College HAIS Central College Mary Rodriguez - Dual Credit Success Coach Nina Gonzales Learning Hub Science Building ( LHSB ) Office : 210.3 Phone Number: 713/718-2912 Email: mary.rodriguez8@hccs.edu

Advanced Standing Credit & Prior Learning Experience CLEP-Credit by Examination Military Credit Credit by Standardized Examination EX: AP, CLEP, IB etc. How to send your AP / CLEP scores to HCC: *completion of 6 credit hours *Send the test scores to HCC *Contact the Advisor for PLA * Take 6-8 week to be processed * View your unofficial HCC transcript record under your course history section. Credit by Departmental Examination Experiential Learning Tech Prep http://clep.collegeboard.org/ https://www.collegeboard.org/ http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/advising/transfers/how-to/

Campus Resources Counseling Advising Intl Student Services (OISS)/VA Contact Center Tutoring & Library Student Life Provides career assessment, personal/crisis counseling, and ADA services. Assists with academic, degree, and transfer planning. Supporting and promoting the success of F-1 International Students. Supporting the veterans and their families . Provides campus activities, student organizations, and recreational sports. Find a Tutor: http://ctle3.hccs.edu/alltutoring/ hccs.askonline.net Assists with enrollment questions via phone, live chat, and email. Tutoring at Central Campus for all subjects. SJAC  Rm: 384 Search for a Tutor:  Find a Tutor: Search Engine Ask Online: hccs.askonline.net

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