ADULT EDUCATION Maximizing the Use of Counselors Presented by: Karie White, Non-Credit Counselor Miriam Brijandez, Non-Credit Counselor

What is the role of the MSJC Counselor? Career awareness, exploration and planning Goal setting and decision-making Academic support Education on understanding self and others A walking dictionary of career and college terms Provide guidance and support along the whole way of the student obtaining their goal(s)

Observations | Challenges MSJC COUNSELOR Observations | Challenges Lack of motivation from students Lack of initiative or follow through on to do items to start path toward goals Lack of teacher support Diverse population in age and career/education goals, and class topics Not a one size fits all model for sites or classes You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink Successes Good administration and front office staff support Some students who complete and want to transition on to college

Observations | Challenges SCHOOL SITES Observations | Challenges Successes

How Can MSJC Counselors Support Your Students, and Goals? SCHOOL SITES How Can MSJC Counselors Support Your Students, and Goals?

IDEAS Financial Aid Career Exploration Job Search Resume Writing Application Support/Workshop Surveys Increase motivation Workshops Online Students vs. In-Person Students Communication/Support with/from Teachers Fieldtrips/Campus Tours Communication with Students

QUESTIONS? Thank You Karie White, kwhite@msjc.edu Miriam Brijandez, mbrijandez@msjc.edu