Counseling: Services
- Academic/Educational Counseling
- Career & Transfer Counseling
- Personal Counseling
- Academic Probation & Dismissal Counseling
Academic/Educational Counseling
Academic and educational counseling at AVC is multi-faceted and can include (depending on student need) any or all of the following:
- Development of a Student Educational Plan (SEP) - includes course selection and short/long term program planning
- Evaluation of previous coursework including that work completed at other institutions relative to degree, certificate, transfer and/or prerequisite requirements.
- Course information for degrees and occupational certificates.
- Interpretation of articulation agreements with other institutions.
- Assistance with the clarification of major, certificate, and/or transfer college objective.
- Referral to the Transfer Center for further assistance in selection of transfer colleges and to meet with University representatives.
- Human Development Courses
Career & Transfer Counseling
The Counseling Center offers assistance in career planning and transfer requirements. Students are urged to make an appointment with a counselor as early as possible. Students can also contact the Career Center & the Transfer Center for further guidance.
Personal Counseling
Community Resources/Referrals/Hotlines
Personal counseling is short-term and is related to success in college. It may deal with topics such as:
- Self-awareness
- Interpersonal communication
- Stress management
- Clarification and resolution of specific problems related to academic success
- Relationship issues
Personal counseling may also take the form of:
- Motivational support
- Identification of special needs
- Building self-esteem and sound decision-making skills
- Referral to off-campus or on-campus resources
- Crisis Intervention
Academic Probation & Dismissal Counseling
Provide assistance to students on Academic or Progress Probation and those subject to dismissal
Conduct workshops and develop contracts for students in academic difficulty.
Referrals to the Learning Center for tutoring and other services and resources.