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Advisors Page - Susan Rushing

Announcements:

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TEXAS TECH – TBA

WEST TEXAS A & M

September 18, 2008

October 22, 2008

November 13, 2008

ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY

October 23, 2008

PRE-REGISTRATION for Spring 2009 classes TBA

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Consulting Psychologist - by appointment only - call 894-9611, ext. 2364

Holiday Schedule

October 10, 2008 - Fall Break

November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Break

December 15 - January 5 - Christmas Break - Administrative Offices Closed

Advisors Page

Academic Advisor - Susan Rushing

Welcome to my advising page! Every SPC student is assigned an Academic Advisor for their particular major or intended major. If you are currently enrolled and do not know who your Advisor is, please log onto your CampusConnect account and click Demographics. Your Advisor's name will be listed on that site. For NEW STUDENTS, click here.

I am one of many advisors who advise the undecided or General Studies majors. If you have a question about academic issues, educational planning, transferring or improving your academics, and I am listed as your Advisor, please email me at srushing@southplainscollege.edu or call (806) 894-9611, ext. 2359 and make an appointment.

If you have personal issues or concerns, a counselor staffed in the Counseling Center may be of help to you. Please contact the Counseling Center for an appointment, call (806) 894-9611, ext. 2366 or 2368.

Advisor Roles and Responsibilities:

Discuss major requirements and assist in the selection of appropriate coursework.
Provide accurate and timely information.
Discuss academic goals and ways to meet them.
Make referrals when necessary (academic, career, and personal).
Be able to listen, understand, and respond appropriately to advisees concerns.
Respect advisees as individuals with different backgrounds and educational /life goals

Advisee Roles and Responsibilities:

Know who your advisor is and how to contact him/her.
Schedule individual advising sessions and/or attend group advising sessions (if offered).
Come prepared to all advising sessions (questions, research, list of courses, etc.).
Follow through with any recommendations or actions discussed in an advising session.
Communicate honestly any problems, concerns, or questions that may arise.
Make a genuine effort to be familiar with the SPC College Catalog and the SPC website.
Check e-mail on a regular basis.

Whether your goal is to graduate from college or get certified in a technical field, SPC degrees and certificates can help you get there. Your Advisor can assist you with choosing the right degree that will help you meet your goals.

Associate of Arts (AA):

If you wish to continue your education at a four-year college or university, the associate of arts degree may be right for you. While certain courses are recommended, the requirements are essentially the basic courses appropriate for the first two years of many baccalaureate degree programs.

Associate of Science (AS):

Like the AA degree, contains 1^st and 2^nd year bachelor’s degree courses for transfer to a four-year college or university. The AS degree includes a higher concentration in math and science than the AA degree.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and Certificates:

This degree is designed to prepare you for immediate employment in an occupational or technical field.

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