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

2. 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)

3. 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

4. Observations | Challenges
SCHOOL SITES
Observations | Challenges
Successes

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

6. 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

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