1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

8. 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

9. 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