Student Success Course First Year Advising Student Success Course ( Laquinta vargas) Advisor Group Presentation Advising Session 1 Gadwin Print Screen Pro

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.

1st Advising Class room / 2nd Advising office Visit 1st Advising Session will Cover: Discuss Degree Plan Options Review iAAR and Academic Planner Sr. Advising “Learning Web” and Syllabus How to complete the Advising TODO list. 2nd Advising Session will Cover: Review Academic Planner for accuracy Discuss Academic Progress Discuss Registration for next term Provide resources and campus referrals as needed 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

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

Academic Transfer Education Associate of Art or 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.

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2017 PSYC 2301 x 3 ENGL 1301 x 3 4 MATH 0409 x 3 ACCT 2301

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

Career Clusters

Career Exploration In the EDUC 1300 you will: Develop an educational and career plan based on individual assessments and exploration of options. Use this information to help you identify a career path and program of study that works for you. Consider your options and talk it over with your advisor. Learning Web > Step 1 Use O net Online, Career Coach or Type Focus for more information about choosing a careers.

To-Do List & Advising Sessions View your “To Do List” and click on MORE for instructions Your advisor email and contact number is also available in your HCC account

iAAR ( Degree Plan) & Academic Planner iAAR (Interactive Academic Advising Report) View interactive degree plan See what courses are needed and which have been completed See course options for degree plan categories Academic Planner Plan courses needed for degree completion from iAAR Organize courses by semester of planned enrollment Create a personal roadmap for degree completion iAAR & Academic Planner Tutorial Video

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 !

FYI: Need to Know !

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

Dropping/Withdrawing Withdrawing from a Course: After the “Official Date of Record” A grade of a W will appear on transcripts. Six Drop Rule !!!!! 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 Know Your DUE DATES for each semester ! ALWAYS check the HCC Academic Calendar !

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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 GPA - Grade Point Average SLIP - Successful Learning Intervention Program GPA Below 2.0 = SLIP Academic Hold !

Campus Resources 713 – 718 - 6451 713 – 718 - 2277. Counseling Advising Intl Student Services (OISS)/VA Contact Center Tutoring & Library Student Life Provides career assessment, personal/crisis counseling, and ADA services. SLIP Academic Hold Central College - LHSB 3rd floor . Assists with academic, degree, and transfer planning. Graduation 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 713 – 718 - 2277. Tutoring at Central Campus for all subjects. SJAC  Rm: 384 713 – 718 - 6451 Search for a Tutor:  http://ctle3.hccs.edu/alltutoring/index.php Ask Online: hccs.askonline.net

Advisor Name: LaQuinta Vargas Advising Center Location: 1300B Holman St. Ste. 202 LHSB (2ND floor, Learning Hub Science Building) Phone: 713-718-2573 E-Mail: laquinta.vargas@hccs.edu Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday By Appointment Only 9:00 am-3:30pm Monday 10:30 am -5:00 pm Friday- Walk- Ins 9:00 am- 12:30 pm