Overview of First Year Advising Program PURPOSE OF

Overview of First Year Advising Program • PURPOSE OF THE FIRST YEAR ADVISING PROGRAM • FIRST YEAR ADVISING PROGRAM WEBSITE • • http: //www. hccs. edu/district/students/advising/fir st-year-advising-program/ COMPLETE TWO ADVISING SESSIONS

1 st Advising Session (Group) The First Advising Session will Cover: �Review of Type. Focus results �Discuss Degree Plan Options �Review i. AAR and Academic Planner

2 nd Advising Session (One-On-One) Before 2 nd Advising Session: • Complete New Student Questionnaire • Confirm Major & Review i. AAR • Complete Academic Planner 2 nd Advising Session will Cover: • Review Academic Planner for accuracy • Review items on completed New Student Questionnaire • Discuss Academic Progress • Discuss Registration for next term • Provide resources and campus referrals as needed

Student & Advisor Responsibilities Advisor Senior advisors will assist students with academic planning, goal setting, curriculum and interpretation of policies and procedures. Senior advisors will 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.

Student Expectations Student is expected to…. � Schedule and make the appointment � Be prepared and ask questions � Keep records of your documents � Be an active learner with IAAR and Planner � Use HCC resources � Accept responsibility for decisions The opposite can cause…

FYI STUDENTS WHO DO NOT COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENTS WILL RECEIVE A HOLD THE STUDENT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REGISTER FOR COURSES FOR THE NEXT SEMESTER

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

Academic Transfer Education 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? If you are answering yes to any of the above, then you will need to follow a Transfer Plan, sometimes called a 2+2 plan. That means you can take the first two years of a bachelor's degree at a community college and then transfer to the university to take the last two years of the bachelor degree. 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.

Academic Transfer Education Common Core (“Basics”) Communication…………………. 6 Hours Oral Communication…………. . 3 Hours Mathematics…………… 3 Hours Natural Sciences………………… 7 Hours Humanities……………. . 3 Hours Visual/Performing ……………. . 3 Hours American History………………. 6 Hours Government……………. 6 Hours Social/Behavioral Science…… 3 Hours Cross/Multicultural Studies… 3 Hours Total (Core Complete)………. 43 Hours Transfer Plans: • HCC Transfer Plans • University Transfer Guides/Agreements Degree Options: • Associate of Arts (AA) • Associate of Science (AS) • Other Specialty Areas

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? If you are answering yes to any of the above, then you will need to follow the Workforce Career pattern of education. 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 (C 1, C 2, MSA) *Answer Question #1 on Worksheet

Question #2: What Career Cluster Best Fits Your Interests?

Type. Focus Assessment • Think about your Type. Focus results • What careers were recommended? • What careers are you interested in? https: //www. typefocus. com/ This website will help guide your career path • Consider this information as you select a degree plan at HCC • For additional information about your Type. Focus results, schedule an appointment with Career Resources.

Career Clusters Arts and Humanities Includes courses directly related to: political science, English literature, world languages, history, cultural studies, fine arts. Public Services Includes courses directly related to: health sciences and occupations, education and training, law enforcement, culinary arts and hospitality Career Clusters: • (COMMU) Communication & Media Arts • (VPART) Visual & Performing Arts • (LAHUM) Liberal Arts & Humanities Career Clusters: • (EDSCH) Education & Schools • (GOVPS) Government & Public Administration / Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security • (HLTHM) Health & Medical Sciences • (HSPTR) Hospitality & Tourism • (SSHSV) Human Services & Social Sciences Business and Industry Includes courses directly related to: database management, architecture, information technology, construction, communications, welding, accounting, logistics, finance, automotive technology, marketing, agricultural science, graphic design, HVAC Career Clusters: • (BUILD) Architecture, Design & Construction • (BUSIN) Business, Management & Administration / Finance / Marketing, Sales & Service • (TRANS) Transportation, Distribution & Logistics • (MANUF) Manufacturing STEM Includes courses directly related to: science (including environmental science), technology (including computer science), engineering, advanced math Career Clusters • (AGFNS) Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources • (COSCI) Information Technology • (ENGRT) Engineering & Technology • (MENSC) Mathematics, Earth & Natural Sciences *Answer Question #2 on Worksheet

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

HCC Student Center

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

i. AAR & Academic Planner i. AAR (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 i. AAR � Organize courses by semester of planned enrollment � Create a personal roadmap for degree completion i. AAR & Academic Planner Tutorial Video

Advising Homework • Complete New Student Questionnaire • Confirm Major & Review i. AAR • Complete Academic Planner • Schedule Advising Appointment

Senior Advisor Information MARTHA SCRIBNER MARTHA. SCRIBNER@HCCS. EDU CONTACT: #832. 529. 3523 OFFICE: #LEARNING HUB & SCIENCE BLDG. ROOM 202