Couns 75 - Day 3

Probation Alleviation StrategiesCounseling-75A Session 3 : 

Taught by Dennis Franco, Counselor Probation Alleviation StrategiesCounseling-75A Session 3

Important Things We've Learned So Far : 

Progress Probation “If a student’s cumulative record shows that he or she has enrolled in at least 12 units, that student must successfully complete more than 50 percent of all those units, or else be placed on progress probation”. Student placed on progress probation if at least 50% of units are given a W, I, or NP Academic Probation “If a student’s cumulative record shows that he or she has completed at least 12 letter-graded units, that student must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.0, or be placed on academic probation” Important Things We've Learned So Far

More Review : 

More Review Students are removed from academic probation when the overall GPA rises to 2.0 or better Students are removed from progress probation when they complete more than half of cumulative attempted units Course Repetition Academic Renewal

Career Goals : 

Career Goals An idea of what career you are interested in can keep you motivated Career 110 – Career and Life Planning Career 120 – Career Assessment Career 130 – Career and Major Exploration Eureka

DVC Support Services : 

Financial Aid/Scholarship Office Counseling Tutoring Center EOPS DSS Peer Support Center Math Lab/Writing Center Career and Employment Services Student Life CO-OP Education DVC Support Services

Slide 6: 

Federal Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov & www.pin.ed.gov Pell Grants Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Work Study Student Loans California State Aid Board of Governors Fee Waiver Financial Aid

Slide 7: 

Application period is Nov 1st – February 2nd Can file online - scholarship.dvc.edu/stars/ www.fastweb.com Office now located in Student Services Center Scholarship Office

Counseling : 

Academic counseling Transfer, Degrees, Certificates Career counseling Instructors in Career courses Counselors with experience in career Personal Crisis issues Referrals Counseling

Tutoring Center : 

Tutoring Center Located in Library building Appointments or drop in times available Various subjects Econ, Soc, Psych, Math, and more Math Lab English Tutoring Lab

Slide 10: 

Must be eligible for a Board of Governors Fee Waiver and be enrolled in 12+ units Must have educationally disadvantaged background May be eligible for the following services Educational planning with an EOPS counselor Priority Registration Book Vouchers Peer Counseling and more Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)

Disability Support Services (DSS) : 

Disability Support Services (DSS) For students with a verifiable learning disorder, physical, or mental disability Meet with DSS counselor to determine learning disability Testing is free of charge Services depend on disability May include priority registration, note taking services, extra time on exams, and more

Peer Support Center : 

Peer Support Center Located in Student Union Gather info on community and college resources Meet friends and network Exchange info and experiences Share concerns and interests

Slide 13: 

Knowledgeable staff to help locate transfer info Appointments and drop in times with college reps Library of many, many public, private, and out of state colleges catalogs Counseling drop in hours One on one college/university application assistance Transfer Center

Career and Employment Services : 

Career and Employment Services Help students investigate career paths Career Counseling Resume writing help Job placement services Job Fair

Student Life : 

Student Life Located in Student Union Clubs ASDVC Photo I.D. (ASDVC Sticker) Transportation Assistance Bicycle Locker Rental Housing/Apartment Information

Cooperative Education : 

Cooperative Education Co-op credits transfer to many California State Universities Co-op credits may be used as electives for the Associate degrees Co-op credits may be required or used as electives for certain certificate programs Provides an opportunity for achieving new learning on the job by defining objectives/goals Enhances self-management skills through achieving the established learning objectives/goals Can help get students get off of probation (if you follow through!)

Final Activity: Your plan : 

Final Activity: Your plan Take some time to draw up a plan for the rest of your time here at DVC What are you going to do differently to improve your GPA and/or completion rate? What will you do to improve your note taking and study skills? What will you do to improve your scheduling, goal setting, and motivation? Write about half a page (or more) to develop this plan Meet with a person to go over your plan, does the plan make sense?

Final Quiz : 

Take your time Once complete, turn it in Bring up your plan to discuss with me I will be available to talk after you are done Stay in touch (make counseling appoinments) It has been a pleasure having you in class, good luck! Final Quiz