1. Student Success Course
First Year Advising
Student Success Course
( Laquinta vargas)
Advisor
Group Presentation
Advising Session 1
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2. 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.

3. 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
Complete two advising sessions

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

5. 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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7. 2017
PSYC 2301 x 3
ENGL 1301 x 3 4
MATH 0409 x 3
ACCT 2301

8. Academic Transfer Education
“Starting Fall 2014”
Transfer Plans
Associate of Art (AA)
42 Hours Basic Core 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 UH

9. *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

10. Career Clusters

11. Career Exploration
In the EDUC 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.

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

13. 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

14. 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 !

15. FYI: Need to Know !

16. 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)
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

17. 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 !

19. http://www.ridemetro.org Houston Metro Bus LHSB 2nd floor ID Station
Need: Course schedule & ID

20. Satisfactory Academic Progress
A= 4 pts. B= 3 pts. C= 2 pts. D= 1 pts. F= 0 pts.
Example:
BIOL B 3 points X 4 hours points
MATH 1314 C 2 points X 3 hours points
PSYC 2301 A 4 points X 3 hours points
EDUC 1300 A 4 points X 3 hours points
Total hours: 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 !

21. 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:
hccs.askonline.net
Assists with enrollment questions via phone, live chat, and
713 –
Tutoring at Central Campus for all subjects. SJAC  Rm: 384
713 –
Search for a Tutor: 
Ask Online: hccs.askonline.net

22. Advisor Name: LaQuinta Vargas
Advising Center Location: 1300B Holman St. Ste. 202 LHSB
(2ND floor, Learning Hub Science Building)
Phone:
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