建议

建议流程

学术 Advisors are available to assist you in the development of meaningful educational plans to help you achieve your goals, whether it is to continue your education at a four-year college or university, to prepare for immediate entry into the job market, or to develop skills for career advancement or personal growth. Advisors can assist you with the selection of appropriate courses and advise you about your curriculum reinforcing your self-sufficiency and self-direction.

New students will be advised by counselors in the 学生服务 1 Stop (lower level of Bland Hall) during the first semester they enroll.

在那之后, all curricular students will be assigned a faculty advisor who will assist them in scheduling classes, making schedule changes (add/drop) and completing withdrawals from classes. 

The faculty advisor may also assist students with academic, 职业, 教育和/或个人问题, 但会根据需要将学生推荐给心理咨询师.

Students should maintain regular contact with advisors. The advisor completes the graduation certification for his or her advisees, 所以定期联系是至关重要的.

处理学术问题

有时, students may have conflicts with instructors regarding grades or other classroom policies. 学生应该投诉吗, he or she is responsible for following the Grievance Procedure found in the 目录 & 学生手册:

1. The student will first meet with the faculty member or other college person with whom the concern is related and try to resolve the problem at that level. However, if a satisfactory resolution is not achieved, the student will proceed to step two. The student has five (5) working days to proceed to step two.
2. The student will meet with the other party’s Dean or supervisor in a personal conference. The Dean or supervisor has five (5) working days, 在这次会议之后, to render his/her decision regarding the matter to the student and the college employee involved. If satisfactory resolution of the concern does not result from the conference, 学生可以提交一份 书面申诉 within five (5) working days of the Dean’s decision with the Dean of 学生服务.
3. The Dean of 学生服务 will refer the unresolved grievance, together with all supporting statements and the aggrieved student’s written request, 大学司法委员会.
4. The College Judicial Board shall hold a hearing within five (5) working days after the Dean of 学生服务’ referral for hearing. Judicial Board hearings will be conducted as specified in the Judicial Board bylaws.
5. 在作出决定时, the Judicial Board shall consider only the evidence presented at the hearing and such oral and written arguments as the Judicial Board may consider relevant. Within five (5) working days after the hearing the Judicial Board shall make recommendations based upon the hearing and submit such to all parties involved.
6. If the decision of the Judicial Board is not satisfactory to the student, he/she may request in writing within five (5) working days that the President review the findings of the Judicial Board. The President has five (5) working days to render a final decision. 主席的决定是最终决定.

咨询

Counselors in 学生服务 are available to assist students with educational planning, 职业发展, 以及学术上的担忧.  They can help you explore your interests and identify career and life goals. Counselors work directly with faculty and administrators to provide accurate information to students as they make decisions about academic plans and maintain current information on transfer opportunities. They can help you address issues related to career indecision, 学术困难, 时间管理, and other obstacles that may be hindering your academic and personal success.  WCC Counselors are an excellent resource to increase your awareness of college support services.

WCC cares about our student’s emotional and physical well-being, as well as their academic success.  We are committed to taking a proactive approach to helping our students succeed while maintaining a safe community.  The counselors at WCC are available to help students with personal problems that may hinder them from becoming successful in their academic careers, unless their behavior may pose a threat to themselves, 给别人, 或者社区.  While WCC does not provide mental health services, 我们确实向教员提供适当的推荐, 工作人员, 通过我们当地的学生 山罗杰斯社区服务局. 

预科咨询

WCC职业教练 work with area high schools to help students transition from high school to college.  此外，WCC辅导员和 三人组 program 工作人员 visit high schools to assist students with staying in school and to keep them informed about WCC programs. 

Credits2Careers

我们很高兴地宣布 CREDITS2CAREERS (C2C) — Virginia’s Community College System’s (VCCS) 学术 and Career Portal.

C2C is a personalized virtual counseling tool that will provide military-connected users to:

•   Explore academic degree programs offered by all 23 community colleges.
•   Instantly get an estimate of potential credits from their 军事 education, 经验, 和培训.
•   Personalized exploration of civilian careers related to their military training and specialties; personal interests; or recommended by interest evaluations.
•   Receive real time employment information to assist military and veteran students make informed post-secondary decisions.

退伍军人事务部

在博彩平台网址大全, the Certifying Official for 退伍军人 Affairs acts as a liaison with the Regional Processing Office in Buffalo, NY. Our goal is to assist veterans and/or the dependents of veterans with the application and certification process. Students who are eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill ® under chapter 30, 31, 33, 32, 35, 1606, or VEAP are able to apply for their respective educational benefits with assistance from this office. The VA requires all students to be enrolled in an official curriculum leading to a certificate or degree in order to receive benefits. You must contact your VA certifying official each semester to complete the necessary forms to establish and maintain your eligibility for benefits.

The Department of 退伍军人 服务 State Approving Agency approves programs of education offered at 博彩平台网址大全.

Any questions regarding the eligibility of a veteran or dependent can be answered by calling 1-888-GIBILL1 (442-4551) or visiting www.gibill.va.政府.

启动您的MGIB福利

退伍军人教育福利

退伍军人核对表

VA常见问题

退伍军人服务学生协议

如果您从未使用过GI Bill®:

• Complete the 申请退伍军人教育福利 online at: 申请退伍军人教育福利

If you have used your GI Bill® at another institution

• You will need to complete a copy of the form 22-1995 Request for Change of VA Education Program of Place of Training. You may also obtain the form from the VA Certifying Official located in 221 Bland Hall. Once you have completed this form please submit it to the VA Certifying Official.

After 应用ing of VA Benefits (or changing place of training)

1. Once you have registered for your classes please complete the 退伍军人事务认证申请表. This form will need to be completed each term you register for classes.
2. If you drop/add classes during the term you must complete the 退伍军人 Affairs Change of Election 认证 Request Form.

财务信息

WCC's policy on tuition payment: 学费 and fees are to be paid by the student according to the dates set forth in the academic calendar. Students' classes will not be certified with the VA until payment for tuition has been made. 退伍军人福利是报销，不是奖学金. The only exceptions are those students who have been approved for VMDSEP, CH 31 or CH 33 benefits.  Students' are responsible for their books/supplies for their classes.

美国学生退伍军人协会

美国学生退伍军人协会 at WCC is an officially recognized group by the college and is a nationally certified chapter of 美国学生退伍军人协会. SVA's main mission is to provide veterans with resources, support and advocacy needed to succeed in a college setting. 

退伍军人

Information about the 退伍军人 program can be found by clicking here.

联系信息

• 学术, 金融, or Disability 咨询 and other information about completing courses at WCC, 联系人: 蕾妮·托马斯, rthomas@wcc.个电流.edu, 276-223-4752
• VA主要福利热线1-800-827-1000
• 退伍军人事务部教育热线1-888-442-4551
• Lisa Murrell, VA Certifying Official 276-223-4706, lmurrell@wcc.个电流.edu
• 传真:276-223-4807

一般学院策划协助(网上)

For useful information about planning your college education, we recommend the 弗吉尼亚教育奇才.

Student Support 服务 (SSS) or " Project AIM" began at WCC in 1970. It is a federally funded 三人组 program sponsored by the U.S. 教育部. Our Mission is to provide support services to 235 eligible students to enhance academic performance with the goal of increasing their retention, 毕业率和转学率.

提供什么服务??

• Workshops on student success topics such as study and test taking skills, 时间管理, 金融知识, 金融援助, 笔记, etc.
• Individualized attention, personal support (this service is the most talked about among students)
• 学术指导
• 财政援助完成
• 向四年制院校提供转学援助
• 大学之旅
• 职业评估
• 有机会与其他WCC学生交流

Who is eligible to take part in student support services (Project AIM)?

• First generation student whose parent(s) or guardian has not earned a 4-year degree
• 收入的资格
• 有残疾证明的学生

我如何成为参与者?

• 完成项目AIM申请
• 提交下列其中一份文件的副本:
  • 联邦所得税申报表
  • 美国国税局纳税记录副本

作为参与者，我的责任是什么?

• Stay enrolled in a certificate or associate degree program
• Seek assistance when there are issues with classes, scheduling, etc.
• Attend at least one advising session each semester
• Maintain contact with your assigned Project AIM counselor throughout the semester
• 参加工作坊和研讨会

Project AIM is located on the lower floor of Bland Hall in the One Stop.

玛丽亚·怀特，主任， mwhited@wcc.个电流.edu or 276-223-4791

史黛西·伯切特，律师， sburchett@wcc.个电流.edu or 276-223-4739

薇姬·马尔斯律师 vmarrs@wcc.个电流.edu or 276-223-4754

行政助理黛比·帕克特 dpuckett@wcc.个电流.edu or 276-223-4822