The Guidance faculty is committed to encouraging students to enroll in Guidance courses. Several courses have been specifically designed to support a diverse student population by addressing their distinctive needs. The curriculum is continuously updated for relevance to intersect the changing global dynamic. In addition Guidance courses encourage the utilization of campus support programs and services that will foster student retention and success. The Guidance courses promote community engagement by advising students of current activities and events on campus and in the community. Several courses offer a service learning component whereby students engage in acts of civic responsibility and service to others. Also several courses provide students with the opportunity to explore community partnerships through guest speakers, tours, and internship opportunities. Weakness in meeting campus CTA: Current budget constraints will reduce the number of courses and sections offered. We currently do not offer a mandatory orientation course for first-year experience or returning students. Identify unmet goals: Increase the number of Guidance courses that assist first-year experience students Increase the number of Guidance courses that promote and assist students with the transfer process from a community college to a four-year university. Increase the number of Guidance courses that are offered online. Identify five accomplishments: Strong enrollment in Guidance courses. Broad diversity of students enrolled. Solid retention and success rates –Refer to Figure 4 Support from campus faculty and staff regarding the importance of a foundational Guidance Course. Diverse faculty teaching in the discipline, providing multiple perspectives and reflecting our diverse student population. Identify three new initiatives: Continue to evaluate the needs of our student population and develop Guidance courses that meet their needs. Explore the possibility of developing a certificate and associate degree. Improve marketing of Guidance course offerings and actively share the benefits of completing a Guidance course with students. State the goals and focus of this department/program and explain how the program contributes to the mission, comprehensive academic offerings, and priorities of the College and District. In order to and knowledge base, we need to increase students’ awareness, educational competence increase the number of Guidance courses that are offered at Evergreen Valley College by: Reviewing and updating the Guidance course outlines that are older than 2001
The Guidance faculty is committed to encouraging students to enroll in Guidance courses. Several courses have been specifically designed to support a diverse student population by addressing their distinctive needs. The curriculum is continuously updated for relevance to intersect the changing global dynamic. In addition Guidance courses encourage the utilization of campus support programs and services that will foster student retention and success. The Guidance courses promote community engagement by advising students of current activities and events on campus and in the community. Several courses offer a service learning component whereby students engage in acts of civic responsibility and service to others. Also several courses provide students with the opportunity to explore community partnerships through guest speakers, tours, and internship opportunities. Weakness in meeting campus CTA: Current budget constraints will reduce the number of courses and sections offered. We currently do not offer a mandatory orientation course for first-year experience or returning students. Identify unmet goals: Increase the number of Guidance courses that assist first-year experience students Increase the number of Guidance courses that promote and assist students with the transfer process from a community college to a four-year university. Increase the number of Guidance courses that are offered online. Identify five accomplishments: Strong enrollment in Guidance courses. Broad diversity of students enrolled. Solid retention and success rates –Refer to Figure 4 Support from campus faculty and staff regarding the importance of a foundational Guidance Course. Diverse faculty teaching in the discipline, providing multiple perspectives and reflecting our diverse student population. Identify three new initiatives: Continue to evaluate the needs of our student population and develop Guidance courses that meet their needs. Explore the possibility of developing a certificate and associate degree. Improve marketing of Guidance course offerings and actively share the benefits of completing a Guidance course with students. State the goals and focus of this department/program and explain how the program contributes to the mission, comprehensive academic offerings, and priorities of the College and District. In order to increase students’ awareness, educational competence and knowledge base, we need to increase the number of Guidance courses that are offered at Evergreen Valley College by: Reviewing and updating the Guidance course outlines that are older than 2001
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