The paper was published and posted on the Senate website.
Whereas, The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges adopted resolution 8.01 F11 that called for an update to the 1994 paper Role of Counseling Faculty in the California Community Colleges;
Whereas, The topics covered in the newly revised paper include updated and current minimum qualifications, specific guidance on appropriate roles for paraprofessionals and faculty advisors, the use of online counseling and technological tools for delivering some counseling services, and the creation and use of education plans; and
Whereas, The California Legislature is considering the Student Success Act of 2012, and this legislation will impact counseling and counseling services;
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges adopt the updated paper The Role of Counseling Faculty and Delivery of Counseling Services in the California Community Colleges; and
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges include in the final version of The Role of Counseling Faculty and Delivery of Counseling Services in the California Community Colleges a reference to the updated 1986 Seymour-Campbell Matriculation Act, which will be known as the 2012 Student Success Act, if the legislation is finalized prior to the final publication date of the paper.
MSC Disposition: Chancellor’s Office, Local Senates