Scenerios

1. Judy is an older student who recently lost her job. She is attending college for the first time and is very nervous. She’s not sure if she made the right decision to attend but feels that it’s the only reasonable option she has. She is currently enrolled in a math course; she hasn’t had math for years. She is convinced that she’s not going to pass the course. She just wants someone to discuss some of her concerns regarding math, but doesn’t want to meet with the instructor. Write a referral for Judy.
The Counseling Center provides quality services and professional staff to assist students in developing meaningful educational, career and personal plans which are compatible with their life goals. Some areas in which counselors can be of assistance include: Educational planning
Learning Assistance Center: The LAC has free drop-in tutoring in Math, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Accounting, and more! The tutors have taken the classes they tutor and are trained to help students in the college classes. From your first day of class through your last final exam the LAC is the place to be.
For students who aren’t sure about their career path, the counseling staff offers a two-credit career development class, HDS110, Career Decision Making on a regular basis.
2. Mark received a 2.0 in last semester’s biology course. He is furious because according to his records, he should have received a 3.2 instead. What should Mark do? Write Mark a referral.
The Counseling Center provides quality services and professional staff to assist students in developing meaningful educational, career and personal plans which are compatible with their life goals. Some areas in which counselors can be of assistance include discussing curriculum. He can also discuss the situation with his instructor and request to see all work that was turned in. There may have been an error somewhere.
3. Jackie, a student-athlete, just took his third exam and didn’t get the grade he expected. He believes