Post on 13-Apr-2018
Nancy Garcia
Director of Comprehensive Advising & Mentoring Services
South Texas College
Gloria Gutierrez
High School Counselor
PSJA ISD
College Advising Training Program
Provides holistic support and a solid
foundation of the enrollment process
Includes assessment, placement,
federal/state aid regulations, student support
services that promote students’ success,
achievement and completion
Trains staff to navigate technology mediated
advising to help student’s monitor their own
progress towards completion
College Advising Training Program
Department Presentations
Shadowing an STC Advisor
Campus Tours using Jag Express:
Overview of Training Program
South Texas College Advising Mission
Advisors help students formulate and reach their own educational goals, while also making sure that they understand the objectives and requirements of their chosen major field of study.
Excerpted from www.nacada.ksu.edu
Advising ServicesBased on NACADA Core Values of Academic Advising
South Texas College uses the National Academic Advising Association’s (NACADA) standards, core values and training videos as a pillar for the training. For more information on NACADA, please visit http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/
Advising Error
Upset Student
Adult Student Returning to School
Lack of Academic Progress
First Generation College Student
Student Complaint about Professor
Student with Personal Issues
Faculty and Advisor Privacy Issues
Proactive Parenting
NACADA Training
FOR STUDENTS:
Provides real-time advice and counsel
Speeds time to graduation
Streamlines the graduation process
Allows direct access to multiple related
services and advice through hyperlinks to
catalog information, class schedules, and
FAQs
Degree Works
The Framework:Developed by South Texas College in collaboration with area ISDs.
Creates a seamless pathway to college credentials & careers for students in 8th
grade.
Students can begin to take dual enrollment courses in their area of career interest (endorsements).
Students have the opportunity to earn a credential (certificate or associate degree) while in high school and make progress toward earning a Bachelor degree.
HB5 Career Pathways
Pathways & Related Endorsements
Public ServiceBusiness &
Industry STEM Arts & Humanities
• Health Sciences & Occupations
• Education & Training
• Culinary Arts & Hospitality
• Public Safety, Law, Corrections, and Security
• Business Management, Accounting, Marketing, Finance
• Automotive Technology
• Construction
• Architecture
• Manufacturing
• Welding
• Computer Science, Technology
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Science
• Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Science
• Political Science, World Languages, Cultural Studies, English Literature, History, and Fine Arts
And Multi-Interdisciplinary Options
Example: STEM Pathway
Endorsement: Computer Science, Technology
Certificate Options Associate DegreeApplied Bachelor’s
Degree
• Computer & Network Specialist• Information Security/Digital
Forensics Specialist• Computer & Information
Technology Specialist• Computer Applications Specialist• Multimedia Specialist
• Information Technology, AAS
• Computer Information Technologies, BAT
Department Presentations Student Financial Services
College Connections, Admissions, and Dual Enrollment
Centers for Learning Excellence
Student Assessment Center
Academic Excellence Programs (i.e. Valley Scholars & Phi Theta Kappa)
Virtual Campus
Veterans’ Services
Library Services
BAT Programs
Counseling and ADA Services
Conflict Resolution Center/Ombudsperson/Title IX Services
Roundtable discussion on Sure Score/Scheduler/Campus to Careers Use
Nursing & Allied Health Campus
Business & Technology Campus
Other campus as requested by participants
Campus Tours
5 Day Commitment
Open to District counselors and administrators,
STC staff working directly with students
Provided once a month
Included as part of the District and South
Texas College Memorandum of Understanding
Delivery of Program
Time intensive for STC Department and
participants
Buy-in from other STC Departments
College and District partnership necessary
Record keeping intensive
Challenges and Opportunities
Implementing the Training
Campus Goals
Information Meetings
Apply Texas Drive
TSI Testing
Student Advisement
Student Enrollment
Middle School Recruitment
Thank you!
For More Information, Contact:Nancy Garcia at nancyhg@southtexascollege.edu(956) 872-1689 orGloria Gutierrez at gloria.gutierrez@psjaisd.us(956)354-2422 ext. 6311
Thank you!
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