1. Group Advising Session
First Year Advising
Group Advising Session
Advisor Pathways & Case Mgt.,
BichThuy Nguyen

2. First Year Advising Program
Advising syllabus

3. First Year Advising Program Overview
Purpose of the First Year Advising Program
First year advising program website
Complete two advising sessions
One group session (here today)
One individual advising session with your assigned advisor

4. The First Advising Session will Cover:
Program overview
Expectations
Degree options
iAAR
Academic Planner
Student Center

5. 2nd Advising Session Before 2nd Advising Session:
Confirm Major & Review iAAR
Complete Academic Planner
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

6. Student & Advisor Responsibilities
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
Senior Advisor
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.
Be available by phone, , and appointment

7. You are expected to…. Student Expectations
Schedule and attend the advising appointment
To reschedule an appointment contact
Walk-ins are available on Fridays 9-12
Be prepared and ask questions
Keep records of your documents and progress
Be an active learner with iAAR and Planner
Use HCC resources
Reach out to your assigned advisor for assistance
Accept responsibility for decisions

8. Students who do not complete the requirements will receive a
Registration Hold
Students who do not complete the requirements will receive a
FTC HOLD
The student will NOT be able to register for courses for the next semester until all of the advising requirements are satisfied

9. Group Advising Session
Advising Worksheet

10. Academic Transfer Education
Question #1:
Academic Transfer Education
--OR--
Workforce Education?

11. Academic Transfer Education
Key Questions:
Is your primary goal to obtain a bachelor's degree at a university?
Do you plan on taking core requirements (aka “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.

12. Academic Transfer Education
Core Complete (“The Basics”)
Content Area Hours
Communication
Language, Philosophy, & Culture
Mathematics
Life & Physical Sciences
Creative Arts
American History
Government
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
Total (Core Curriculum Certificate)
Transfer Plans:
HCC Transfer Plans
University Transfer Guides/Agreements
Degree Options:
Associate of Arts (AA)
Associate of Science (AS)
Other Specialty Areas

13. *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 and not to others.
Degree Options:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Certificate (C1, C2, MSA)
*Answer Question #1 on Worksheet

14. What Career Path Best Fits Your Interests?
Question #2:
What Career Path Best Fits Your Interests?

15. Career Areas

16. Career Exploration
In this course 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.
Visit the career resource center if you need more guidance.
Use Career Coach or Type Focus for more information about choosing a careers.

17. What Program Plan (Major) are you currently Planning to Pursue?
Question #3:
What Program Plan (Major) are
you currently Planning to Pursue?
Click Here: Program Plans

18. Activity Visit: http://www.hccs.edu/district/about-us/catalog/
Take time to review the program plans on the HCC website and/or the handout.
Submit your completed worksheet to your professor by next class, or
Submit your completed worksheet to the advising office directly by next week
Note:
HLTSC programs may not be selected until all the requirements have been met for the specific program

19. Everything you need is one place
Student Center

20. HCC Student Center

21. To-Do List
View your “To Do List” and click on details for instructions
Your advisor and contact number is also available in your HCC account

22. iAAR & 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

23. Advising Homework Review Syllabus on HCC Learning Web.
Review academic planner You Tube Video on HCC Learning Web.
Show up for your advising appointment and come prepared with questions.

24. Contact Information
Name: BichThuy Nguyen Contact #: Appointment Desk Location: Central Campus LHSB Suite 202