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Hello, and welcome to[br]Austin Community College.

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Congratulations on becoming a Riverbat!

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You're about to embark on your[br]area of study information session.

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My name is Heather Beels.[br]I'm an advising specialist here at ACC.

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Hello, my name is David Zuniga.[br]I'm an advising supervisor here at ACC.

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Today's goals are to explore programs,[br]careers, transfer opportunities

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within your area of study, confirm your[br]interest in your area of study,

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and explore ACC resources, as well as[br]discuss key educational expectations.

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First, you'll hear from your[br]area of study faculty coordinator,

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who will share specific information[br]related to your area of study programs,

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credentials you can earn,[br]resources available at ACC,

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and career information[br]related to your area of study.

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On behalf of the Austin[br]Community College faculty,

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we welcome you to the Liberal Arts[br]area of study information session.

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I'm Kerri Pope, professor of philosophy.

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Hi, I'm Dr. Wayne Butler,[br]professor of General Studies

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and Technical Communications.

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We are here today to inform you,[br]inspire you, and guide you

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on your educational journey.

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Today, we'll help you explore the Liberal[br]Arts area of study programs,

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careers and transfer opportunities,[br]and we'll also discuss ACC resources,

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and get you on the path to success[br]in your chosen area of study.

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Welcome to the Liberal Arts[br]area of study! You're gonna love it.

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[Kerri] Wayne, what's an area of study?[br]I'm not sure everyone knows what that is.

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[Wayne] Well, an area of study[br]is a collection of programs

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that have things in common,[br]like courses, skills, and perspectives.

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[Kerri] Yes, like a common way[br]of looking at the world?

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[Wayne] And also a common focus[br]on critical thinking and writing.

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[Kerri] How about common transfer paths?

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[Wayne] Yes, all these things help[br]unite an area of study.

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[Kerri] So the Liberal Arts area of study[br]is a group of programs that focus on

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similar skills, courses,[br]and transfer paths.

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[Wayne] Yes, exactly. But do you know why

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we call this collection[br]of programs "Liberal Arts"?

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[Kerri] Historically, doesn't it go[br]back to Greek antiquity?

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To the Athenians and the first democracy?

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[Wayne] That's right. Over three thousand[br]years ago, the Athenians formed one of

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the first democracies; that is,

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a government of the people,[br]by the people, for the people.

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They understood that if citizens were to[br]participate in their government

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effectively, they needed deep knowledge[br]about social issues of societal

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importance, and the skills to think[br]critically about those issues.

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But if we go back to the Latin roots[br]of the term "liberal,"

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we learn it means[br]"worthy of a free person."

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In the case of the arts, the Latin[br]meaning was "technique" or "skills."

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So the liberal arts focuses on[br]the skills needed by free people

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to participate in the legal, civic,[br]and commercial arenas of their lives.

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So they studied subjects that gave them[br]a broad understanding of the world

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around them, and allowed them to think[br]critically about their own world.

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Boy, the liberal arts have a long[br]and glorious history indeed.

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It does have a long history, but that[br]doesn't mean it's stuck in the past.

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The liberal arts has contemporary[br]practical applications as well.

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Right you are, Wayne! Liberal arts[br]truly equates to critical job skills.

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The Athenians were on to something.[br]An educated populace is very valuable.

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Over 80 percent of employers want their[br]employees to have some level

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of liberal arts knowledge.

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The liberal arts aid in communication,[br]problem-solving, and decision-making.

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But the liberal arts also offers[br]insights into other cultures—

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anthropology, sociology,[br]geography, foreign language.

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These subjects delve into[br]cultures around the globe,

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and offer perspectives on[br]our own culture in comparison.

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[Wayne] But it is also about exploration.

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We live in such a fascinating world,[br]and the liberal arts give us a chance

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to explore that world[br]through so many lenses.

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[Kerri] Lenses? Can you explain?

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[Wayne] The Liberal Arts at Austin[br]Community College consists of

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twelve different programs[br]that offer us a view of the world

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from their own unique perspectives.

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A philosopher is interested in[br]the study of knowledge and ethics,

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while a sociologist looks at[br]inequality in cultural dynamics.

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Psychology majors like to figure out[br]what makes people tick,

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while the subject of geography[br]examines how where you live

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impacts your life.

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As shown on the Venn diagram here,

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the programs within the[br]Liberal Arts are like lenses;

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that is, different perspectives[br]on the exploration and examination

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of the human experience.

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And while they overlap with one another,[br]together they all contribute

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to the core skills of liberal arts, such[br]as civic awareness, critical thinking,

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cultural awareness, ethical reasoning,[br]interpersonal skills,

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life and personal skills, research skills,

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and written oral and[br]visual communications.

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So no matter what Liberal Arts[br]major you focus on,

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by the end of your ACC experience[br]in the liberal arts,

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you'll be proficient in[br]core knowledge and skills.

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Now, let's take a look at individual[br]programs to explore the focus of each.

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As an English major, you'll study the[br]various ways English speakers have and

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continue to use language to create[br]literary art, and to communicate in

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different ways for different[br]audiences and purposes.

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English majors can enter various fields[br]where critical reading, writing,

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and communication are crucial skills.

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English is a great foundation for those[br]interested in going into teaching,

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writing and communications,[br]as well as the law.

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ACC English majors often transfer[br]into Bachelor degree programs

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at four-year colleges, as is the case[br]with most Liberal Art degrees at ACC.

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Anthropologists study people and[br]cultures around the world,

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their evolutionary history, and how[br]they adapt to their environments.

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Anthropologists can study archaeology,[br]linguistics, and even forensics.

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ACC offers Associate's of Arts[br]in Anthropology

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and an Associate of Science[br]in Archaeology.

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Austin Community College's[br]Interdisciplinary Studies program

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recognizes that culture, history,[br]politics, civil society, and religion,

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as well as science and technology,[br]are interwoven and interconnected.

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Degree specializations include[br]American, Mexican-American/Chicano,

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and Peace and Conflict Studies.

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Winston Churchill famously said,

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"Those who fail to learn history[br]are doomed to repeat it."

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Historians broaden our understanding[br]of our world by objectively viewing

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civilizations and our own[br]national and state heritage.

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Economics examines how individuals[br]and groups, including companies

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and governments, decide how they[br]will use limited resources to produce

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and distribute goods and services.

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Learning a foreign language opens[br]a door to a world of opportunities.

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It enhances your marketability[br]in most careers,

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and expands your cultural understanding

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and ability to communicate[br]in a global society.

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Degree specializations include[br]Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese,

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German, Latin, Russian, and Spanish.

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The Ancient Greek philosopher[br]Socrates said, quote,

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"The unexamined life is not worth living."

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And he believed philosophy,[br]the love of wisdom,

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was the most important pursuit of all.

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Philosophy is a collection of disciplines[br]designed to deepen your understanding

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of yourself, the world around you,[br]and the relationship between the two.

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The Philosophy program helps you[br]articulate what you think and why.

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Many a law school student[br]starts with Philosophy major.

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Sociology seeks to answer questions[br]about why people think and act

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the way they do, through the study[br]of structural and cultural patterns

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and social dynamics.

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As a student of sociology, you'll learn[br]how to gather and interpret information—

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in itself a set of very marketable skills—

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and to detect social forces that[br]other people often take for granted.

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The Sociology program at Austin[br]Community College has a

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strong emphasis on social justice.

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The study of government involves[br]analyzing individual and group behaviors

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and outcomes in local state,[br]national, and international politics.

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To fulfill your birthright as a[br]participant in self-government,

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you need knowledge of how and why[br]things work, and the way they do—

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just as the Athenians intended

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Psychologists study human[br]behavior in the brain,

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including healthy and[br]abnormal brain functions,

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and the brain's role in language[br]development, thinking skills,

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and physical movement.

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Psychology also examines social,[br]cross-cultural, and gender perspectives.

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Geographers look at the interaction[br]of human and natural environments,

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movement, and regions.

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But Wayne, what if you don't know[br]what you want to study?

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Think about studying liberal arts.

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You get to explore wide range of ideas[br]until one sparks your passion.

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Austin Community College's[br]General Studies degree is for students

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who are uncertain of their career plans,

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or would like to benefit from two years[br]of a broad, general college education.

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Curriculum has been adapted to allow[br]students to explore several subject areas.

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Faculty advisors can help you create[br]a course plan designed for either

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university transfer,[br]or entering the workforce.

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I see what you mean about lenses, Wayne.

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Each program looks at the world[br]we live in, our history, and ourselves,

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but in its own particular way.[br]That is very valuable!

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Indeed, and as we'll see in more detail[br]later in this presentation,

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it turns out what employers are looking[br]for are critical thinkers who can

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research, solve problems, collaborate,[br]and communicate with a wide range

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of people and personalities[br]connected into the global economy.

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In some ways, it's never been a better[br]time to be a Liberal Arts major.

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In fact, why don't you lead us[br]in the details, Kerri?

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Wayne, it <i>is</i> a great time[br]to be a Liberal Arts major.

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As numerous studies indicate,

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the future earning potential for students[br]increases with educational attainment!

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That's right, Kerri!

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With the rising cost of college,[br]some in society have questioned

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the usefulness or return on[br]investment of a college education,

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and especially one in the liberal arts.

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But let's take a look at what the U.S.[br]Department of Labor reveals about

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the value of attending college.

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What we notice is, the more education[br]one has, the more money they might make,

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while reducing chances of unemployment.

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You'll note at the bottom of the[br]chart that even some college

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could lead to more income[br]than no college at all.

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The key things to keep in mind[br]is that you don't need to climb

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this ladder from some college[br]to PhD in one mad dash.

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Most of us who hold advanced degrees[br]climb the ladder at our own pace.

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Study some, work some.[br]Study some, work some more.

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The most important takeaway is that you[br]never stop pursuing your goals and dreams.

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The structure of ACC's pathway system[br]makes that climb manageable,

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and therefore your goals more obtainable.

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In this table, you'll see just a tiny[br]sample of the kinds of careers

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open to Liberal Arts majors, and the kinds[br]of money one can expect to earn.

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Note that these are mid-career averages.

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Entry-level positions pay less, and[br]end-of-career positions earn more.

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Note also, all of these listed here will[br]require more than an associate degree.

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But an Associate of Arts or[br]transfer program in liberal arts

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puts you on the pathway[br]towards your dream job!

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Wayne, what does that pathway look like?

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Well, Kerri, part of the idea behind[br]ACC's Guided Pathways initiative

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and areas of study program is to[br]provide a clear path through

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all the choices you'll need[br]to make on your journey.

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As with any journey, it's a great idea[br]to know where you want to go

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before heading off. However, no matter[br]what your career goals are,

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in most cases, you will need a degree.

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So your first step is to [br]start where you are!

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As we like to say here at ACC,[br]"Start here, get there!"

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While at ACC, you can strive to earn[br]at least 42 credit hours—

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about 14 three-credit hour courses—[br]in the core requirements,

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most of which are in liberal arts;[br]and you can transfer that entire bundle

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in the form of a core certificate

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to any public Texas four-year[br]Bachelor's degree program.

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But even if you don't complete all 42[br]credits, as noted on the previous slide,

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some college is better than none.

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Want to jump to the next level?

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Take another six or so courses and[br]earn the Associate degree,

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which could open up more[br]job opportunities,

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but even more importantly,[br]qualifies you to transfer

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to all Texas public universities,

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as well as many private colleges[br]across the country.

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And once you transfer, earn another[br]60 hours—about 20 more courses—

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in a specific field of study,[br]and earn a Bachelor's degree

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in your program of choice.

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The main credential for most[br]good-paying jobs,

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as well as a prerequisite for all[br]graduate degrees.

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But be careful. You want to be focused,[br]and take certain courses in a certain

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order, and you want to do well[br]in those courses.

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So before you take your[br]first step on this journey,

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consult with an ACC advisor;[br]use ACC's online Degree Map tools;

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and visit with the ACC Transfer Academy[br]to learn the most efficient paths

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to earning an ACC core certificate

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and then, the ACC Associate degree,[br]and then transfer to the four-year college.

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It's good advice, Wayne!

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Keep in mind, the courses you take[br]and how well you do in them

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are crucial to your success.

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Your college transcript will[br]follow you your entire life,

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into the job market and beyond.

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So make sure you use all the resources

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ACC has put in place[br]to ensure your success!

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Now, not all your learning need be[br]in the classroom or lab.

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In fact, some of the deepest and most[br]authentic learning happens in the

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real world, in collaboration with others.

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ACC Liberal Arts offers a[br]wide range of opportunities

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for unique learning experiences.

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First, you can complete the 42 core[br]requirement courses

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on any of ACC's campuses.

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We also offer a rich catalog of[br]online courses so you can fit

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your studies around the realities[br]of <i>your</i> work and family life.

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We also offer exciting opportunities to[br]extend your education to the real world.

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Our government department offers[br]internship opportunities at

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Texas State Capitol every spring.

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You can also study anthropology,[br]sociology, English, and foreign language

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in other countries through the[br]Study Abroad program,

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to amazing places like France,[br]Spain, Russia, and Peru!

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Our Service Learning program allows you[br]to gain credits and knowledge

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through the hands-on experiences[br]in the community.

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And our cultural centers at[br]Riverside and Eastview

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give you the opportunity to[br]gather, study, and enjoy

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extracurricular events with[br]Latinx and African-American peers.

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There's really so much more than[br]just the classroom in the well-rounded

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student experience.

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Speaking of the well-rounded[br]college experience,

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it's no secret that the life of a student[br]can be lonely and difficult

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while juggling all the responsibilities[br]of school, work, and life.

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But now, you're not alone on your journey.

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In fact, ACC has a special division[br]dedicated solely to enriching

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and enhancing the college experience[br]for students just like you.

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Student Life offers a range of events,[br]opportunities, and services to help you

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connect with ACC and other students—

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services such as group and personalized[br]coaching for first-year students,

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to help ease the transition from[br]high school, or the military,

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or opportunities to work with other[br]students on service learning projects.

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You can also meet with, or perhaps[br]eventually become, a Riverbat ambassador,

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who is a student just like yourself,[br]specially trained to help other

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ACC students navigate the ins[br]and outs of college life.

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Do not forget to take advantage of the[br]free workshops that focus on

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study skills, financial management,[br]interpersonal skills, and more!

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Did you know that research on student[br]success reveals that those who are

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more engaged with the school[br]and other students can actually be

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more successful than those who just[br]focus on coursework and jobs?

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It's true!

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At ACC, Student Life in various[br]Liberal Arts departments and programs

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work together to create clubs[br]geared toward student interest.

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In fact, many clubs are started by[br]students themselves, in cooperation

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with a sponsoring faculty member[br]and student life staff.

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Have a special interest or passion,[br]something you were always curious

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about but didn't have time to pursue?

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Wanna meet and socialize with those[br]who share your interests and passions?

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Join one of the many Liberal Arts clubs!

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And, by the way, membership and[br]especially leadership roles in student

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organizations really stand out[br]on a resume, to distinguish yourself

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from those with similar[br]areas of study and GPAs.

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Great for networking down the road, too.

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Grades are not everything[br]these days, Wayne!

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To stay competitive in both the college[br]admission and career arenas,

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a student needs to be well-rounded.[br]The Athenians had the right idea:

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arm yourself with a solid education,

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and you will be better prepared[br]to take over the world!

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Hungry for more information?

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Keep current on all things liberal arts

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by following us on social media sites[br]like Twitter and Instagram.

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Just search @ACCLiberalArts.

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I hope we have answered some of[br]your questions regarding liberal arts

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at Austin Community College,[br]and the world of higher education.

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Please stay tuned for more in-depth[br]look at the life of the college student

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and the ins and outs of class[br]registration and degree planning.

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Thank you for your time!

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And go out there and follow your passion!

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After hearing from your area of study[br]faculty coordinator,

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if you're still not certain which[br]program is right for you,

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you will have the opportunity[br]to explore careers and majors

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in a mandatory student success course,

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"Effective Learning:[br]Strategies for College Success."

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This course will include[br]two career assessments:

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Focus-2 and Campus2Careers.

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Focus-2 is designed to allow you[br]to explore potential occupations

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based on your skills,[br]interest, and personality.

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Campus2Careers offers you the opportunity[br]to access the Austin job market

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for those occupations you've been matched.

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ACC offers specialized sections of this[br]course depending on your program.

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Next we're going to review resources that[br]are available to you at ACC as a student.

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Learning Labs. That's free tutoring!

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Tutoring can be subject-specific or[br]can be in general skills, such as writing.

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They offer drop-in assistance,[br]or you can schedule an appointment.

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They offer one-on-one and[br]group study sessions.

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Libraries are also a place for resources.

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You can find books,[br]periodicals, videos, audio.

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They offer computer and printer access.

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They also offer experts who can help you[br]with research for a class assignment,

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essay review, thesis statement[br]support, and other options.

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Libraries offer quiet study rooms[br]and online tools galore.

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So please stop in and check 'em out!

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Supplemental instruction.

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This is peer-assisted study sessions in[br]traditionally difficult academic courses.

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Regularly scheduled out-of-class[br]review sessions led by students

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who have successfully completed[br]the course previously.

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You're able to compare notes, discuss[br]readings, prepare tools to organize

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course materials, and other options[br]to prepare for your class.

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The courses that are supported by[br]supplemental instruction

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are labeled on the course schedule,

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or you can look on the SI website[br]for the list of classes that offer SI.

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The Student Accessibility Services office[br]offers academic accommodations for

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students with documented[br]learning challenges.

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SAS office is at every single campus;

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they also offer interpreter services,[br]assistive technology,

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testing accommodations such as[br]additional test-taking time, note-takers,

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and other accommodations as necessary.[br]They also offer temporary accommodations.

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For example, let's say you break your leg

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and you need extra time[br]to make it to class.

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They can make sure that you[br]work with your professors

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and get those accommodations in place.

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Time management for studying.

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It's very important to realize that[br]you're gonna have to take your time

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outside of the classroom[br]to be successful in college.

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You can't leave things at the door[br]when you leave the classroom.

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In order to be successful in college,[br]you're gonna have to spend additional

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times and hours depending on[br]how many courses you're enrolled in.

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The chart shown here will show[br]you what is recommended.

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Although it is a lot of additional hours[br]suggested, the main takeaway is that

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we want you to realize, in order to be[br]successful in your academic career,

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you will have to spend a lot of[br]time outside of the classroom

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to manage your assignments.

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Academic standards of progress.

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In order to maintain good academic[br]standing at Austin Community College,

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you must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA.[br]If you receive all Cs or higher,

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you will be able to maintain that[br]recommended required GPA.

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If your GPA falls below a 2.0 for the[br]first semester, you will go into

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academic warning. This basically is just[br]warning you of your status so that you

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can work on that next semester[br]to raise your GPA.

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If your GPA falls below a 2.0[br]for a second semester,

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you will then be placed[br]on academic probation.

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At this point in time, you will be[br]required to meet with a counselor.

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You will be given a specific set[br]of classes and how many classes

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that you are able to take in order[br]to focus on raising that GPA.

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If you fall below a 2.0 for a third[br]semester, you will then reach

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academic suspension. At that point,[br]you are unable to take any classes

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at ACC for two back-to-back semesters.[br]The only exception is that we do allow

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students to take basic study[br]skills classes during suspension.

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Course withdrawals.

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Withdrawing from a course is discouraged,[br]and can negatively affect you.

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For example, financial aid eligibility[br]requires that you maintain a 67%

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completion ratio. If you continue to[br]withdraw from classes, you will clearly

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drop your completion ratio and therefore[br]put your eligibility for financial aid

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in jeopardy. This also affects your money.[br]If you have any refunds due to you,

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or balances due by you, you may have to[br]repay some of your financial aid

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if you withdraw from your courses.

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Texas also has a six-withdrawal limit,[br]meaning you are only allotted six total

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withdrawals in your undergraduate[br]career. That's while you're here at ACC,

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and if you plan to pursue an[br]undergraduate program.

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ACC also has what we call the[br]Third Course Attempt, or Rule of 3.

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If you attempt a class[br]for a third time or more,

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you will be charged additional[br]tuition for that class.

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The main reason for this is not[br]to punish students,

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but really to encourage them[br]to be academically prepared

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for the courses that[br]they are registering for.

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If you're an international student here [br]on an F-1 visa, you may affect your

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visa status and your immigration status[br]by withdrawing from courses.

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The main thing we want students to focus[br]on when it comes to course withdrawals

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is that it's highly recommended to come in[br]and talk to an advisor and counselor

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before you withdraw from classes.

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If you're also receiving services from[br]financial aid, veterans affairs, or the

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International Students office, we[br]recommend you talk to them before

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withdrawing from classes as well.

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Scholastic Achievement Awards are given[br]for semesters in which you complete

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a minimum of 12 credits. Notification[br]appears on your grade report and

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transcript for each fall-spring semester,[br]as well as on your diploma, if your

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cumulative GPA qualifies for any of the[br]mentioned achievements on this slide.

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At ACC, we have advisors and counselors[br]that can both help with academic course

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planning and transfer services.[br]The difference between an advisor

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and a counselor is that a counselor can[br]help you when you have problems that are

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keeping you from being successful[br]that are outside of the classroom.

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They can also help you if your GPA[br]falls below a 2.0, or if your completion

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percentage falls below 67 percent.

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Program advising degree and career[br]planning can be something that your

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faculty advisors, your faculty[br]can help provide.

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Remember that faculty support is not[br]limited to the ones who teach your classes.

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There are other faculty in your area of[br]study who you can also connect with.

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Your faculty representative here[br]today is a good example.

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You may never have a class with them,[br]but they are now someone you know

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and can turn to.

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Your college education is[br]a huge investment,

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so knowing how you will fund that[br]investment is extremely important.

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There are many types of aid you can[br]receive to help finance your education—

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some, like loans, that you[br]have to pay back;

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others, like grants and[br]scholarships, that you don't.

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Begin by filling out the FAFSA.

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We will discuss financial aid[br]in further detail on the next slide.

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ACC also has a Student Money Management[br]office that provides seminars and

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workshops you can attend to learn[br]more about financial literacy.

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Managing your money; making a budget;[br]long-term financial planning—

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these are the things you will[br]learn at these workshops.

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ACC supports and provides assistance[br]to students who would benefit from

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additional assistance to overcome[br]challenges and complete their education,

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such as financial assistance for child[br]care, textbooks, and connecting students

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with community resources outside of[br]ACC that may be able to help students.

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Note that you must be[br]eligible for financial aid

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to access Support Center services.

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You can also explore other options for[br]funding such as grants, scholarships,

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work-study opportunities, or other loans.

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Contact an ACC Financial Aid[br]office on any campus

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if you need help exploring your options.

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What are grants and scholarships?[br]This is the free money.

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This is money that you do not[br]need to repay the government.

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Loans. Loans must be repaid after[br]earning your college credential.

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Work-study. This is something you can[br]specifically apply for through FAFSA.

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This allows you to work[br]up to 19 hours a week

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on the campus where you're[br]taking your classes.

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Students who are active in the work-study[br]program are not required to repay

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any financial aid they receive.

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Get connected. Student Life is a great way[br]to get connected by getting involved

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with student life. They offer activities[br]that contribute to and enhance

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your academic experience by providing[br]opportunities for leadership and

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engagement within the ACC community.[br]You can gain valuable leadership skills;

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community services; diverse awareness;[br]you can enrich your college experience

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by participating in intramural sports[br]and recreational activities, such as

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flag football, basketball (men's and[br]women's), soccer (men's and women's),

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women's volleyball, and kickball.

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Student Life holds many events on all[br]campuses all year long, such as

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the Riverbat Bash every September[br]during Welcome Week.

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There are additional student clubs,[br]organizations, student government,

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honor societies that will also provide[br]you with the opportunities to

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get connected with other students[br]who have the same interests as you.

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If you're a veteran, you can visit the[br]Veterans Resource Center,[br]

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which gives military and veteran[br]students a central, one-stop location

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for obtaining essential support[br]services such as VA certification

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and advising for VA benefits.

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The center also features a[br]lounge area where students can

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connect with peers and participate[br]in veteran-specific activities.

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If you're an international student you can[br]visit the International Student office.

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They are located at the Riverside[br]and Round Rock campuses.

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They have designated advisors on each[br]campus, and can also provide general

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support for the unique challenges of[br]being an international student

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living here in the Austin area.

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Study on campus. ACC offers open computer[br]labs which are a quiet study space

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that are available at every campus.[br]These labs will give you free access

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to computers equipped with internet[br]access and up-to-date softwares to do

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research or finish assignments.

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At the ACC learning labs, you can also get[br]free tutoring in a variety of subjects.

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Help with homework, study spaces,[br]and much, much more.

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Libraries are also a place to go if you[br]need books, DVDs, periodicals, copies,

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laptop checkout, assistance with[br]research, and much more.

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College is another step in[br]becoming a lifelong learner.

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The learning never stops.

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You will learn in your classes,[br]on the job,

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and as you encounter[br]new experiences in your life.

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There are lots of ways ACC can[br]help you continue your education

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above and beyond your program.

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Transfer services can help you prepare[br]to graduate from ACC and transfer to

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a four-year school like[br]Texas State or UT Austin.

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They'll help you review transfer guides[br]to make sure the courses you take

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at ACC will be accepted for credit and[br]toward a degree plan at the college

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you plan to transfer to. We also offer[br]reverse transfer, which allows you to

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bring your classes back to ACC and[br]potentially complete your Associate's

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degree after you've transferred out.

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Career Services,

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here to help students develop[br]job-search skills and locate employment.

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Campus2Careers at ACC will match[br]you with the best jobs based on

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your profile so you can learn more[br]about those best choices.

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ACC also has the Continuing Education[br]Division, which offers courses that do not

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count for academic credit, but can help[br]you develop new knowledge and skills.

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Custom-designed curriculum, coursework,[br]and valuable industry certifications

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such as Microsoft certification, certified[br]nurse's aid, project management

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certification, and more are[br]designed to enhance job skills

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or to explore other interests.

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Advisors and counselors are available[br]to help you determine the best path

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to complete your Associate's[br]degree and transfer.

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Start now to research your transfer[br]schools. You can also attend transfer

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events and meet university recruiters[br]here on an ACC campus.

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Consider whether to[br]graduate before transferring,

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or earn the degree after you transfer.

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ACC offers a university transfer/[br]core curriculum and choice of

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Associate's degrees, many designed[br]specifically for students who want to

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transfer and apply ACC credits [br]towards a Bachelor's degree.

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If you do intend to transfer, you can[br]meet with your advisor to access

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these transfer guides, which guarantee[br]classes that are going to transfer out.

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Career Services. Our office provides tools[br]that help you discover your career

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path and course of study. Bring your[br]assessment results to your area of study

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advisor for career advising. You'll get[br]feedback on your career and major

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findings, and learn how to connect your[br]results to an actual degree plan.

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ACC Career Services offers two options[br]to our students and alumni searching

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for jobs and internships. We have job[br]boards to get started on your job search!

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Tech tools—Degree Map.

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An interactive online tool to monitor and[br]make changes to your academic plans.

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This program allows you to view degree[br]details, your profile, explore and compare

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programs offered at ACC. You can also[br]access your advising plan and log

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if you want to review older[br]advising sessions.

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The link to view the current and[br]future semester course listings

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is located in the top-right corner[br]of our home page.

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We offer a variety of teaching[br]sessions that range from

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16-week to 12-week to as[br]little as eight weeks.

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It's important to understand the[br]difference between these sessions.

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Understanding your learning style[br]will help you determine which

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teaching session is best for you.

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A short eight-week session is intense,[br]but it covers the same amount of material

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that you would normally cover[br]in a 16-week session.

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So you've gotta be very disciplined[br]and determined to get that done.

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Classes and waitlists.

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It's important to understand how[br]to read the course schedule.

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On this slide, let's take a look at[br]arrow number one.

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It's pointing towards a section[br]that has three seats available.

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The information in the brackets[br]helps understand what this means.

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The first number, 33, is the number[br]of currently enrolled students.

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The next number, 36, is the[br]number of maximum seats.

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And then the third number[br]is the number of people on the waitlist.

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If you look at arrow number two,[br]it starts off with a capital C.

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This indicates that this section is full.

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That means it's closed for any registration[br]and there is no waitlist available.

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The third arrow points to a[br]section that has one C.

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What this indicates in the brackets is[br]that 35 seats out of 36 have been taken,

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and nobody's on the waitlist.

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The fourth and final arrow indicates[br]that there's a capital X.

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This is an indication that this section[br]was canceled by the institution,

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either due to low enrollment or no[br]faculty available to teach this section.

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Schedule building. As I mentioned before,[br]it's important to understand your

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learning style because this will help[br]dictate if you're gonna enroll in a

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16-week session, 12-week session,[br]or a short, intense 8-week session.

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Make sure you weigh the pros and cons,

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especially when it comes[br]to distance learning.

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Distance learning sessions mean that[br]you're teaching yourself to a book

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and access to a professor via email.

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When selecting classes, make sure[br]that you pick those that you can

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and will attend. If you're not a morning[br]person, please don't enroll in a class

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that starts at 8 A.M. in the morning.

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Balancing your schedule is also[br]just as important.

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Please know that we offer classes as[br]early as 7:30 in the morning,

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and the last one could potentially[br]end at 10:20 at night.

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But we also offer Monday/Wednesdays,[br]Tuesday/Thursday classes, and then

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Friday/Saturday-only classes.

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So understanding those options[br]will also make a big difference

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in picking out a schedule[br]that is well balanced.

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You should also be aware of any[br]special notes or instructions

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about particular course sections.

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These can be found on the course schedule[br]right underneath the section itself.

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Tech tools. Another tool that you can use[br]to help complete your registration

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is called Self-Service. This tool allows[br]you to create course schedules,

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plan and register for classes, manage[br]your financial aid, view your grades,

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track your degree progress, and also[br]receive notifications about any

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registration holds that you may have.

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Almost there!

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Let's talk about your next steps to getting[br]registered and starting your classes.

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Register and pay.

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Remember, you will use Student[br]Planning to register.

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You can use online tutorials, or if you[br]need help, come in and see an advisor.

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Tuition and fees can be found on the ACC[br]website. You have until your tuition

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deadline to pay your bill in full,[br]or your classes will be dropped.

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ACC's payment plan can help if you can't[br]pay your full tuition by the deadline.

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You may pay via Online Services,

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or go to any campus' Cashier's[br]Office to pay in person.

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Parking and transportation.

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Use the online system to order your[br]parking permits; green car tags, which

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are for special parking spots designed[br]for environmentally friendly cars;

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carpool passes; and/or the green pass,[br]which is good for CapMetro on both

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the bus and the train system.

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You'll be responsible for getting your[br]own textbooks; however, we will provide

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a list of the ones you are required to[br]purchase based on the classes

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you're signed up for. You can go to your[br]online services, under "Academic Profile,"

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and click "My Textbooks." Select the[br]correct term in the drop-down menu.

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If you need to, you can contact the[br]instructional department if your textbook

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information is not available.

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Important! It is very important to note[br]you are not required to purchase your

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textbooks from the ACC bookstore. You can[br]search online, or in a used bookstore.

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You can also rent textbooks[br]at a much cheaper price.

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Pay attention to the edition of the book,[br]as these can vary from one to the next.

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Also be careful about books[br]with online components.

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The previous owner may have used the[br]access code for your online resources,

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and you may not be able to access them.

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Get to class!

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Always print out your class schedule[br]through your Online Services.

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Make sure you know where your[br]classes are located,

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what campus, building, and room number;

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make sure to note when they begin and end[br]in addition to the session start time;

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also note whether a class[br]has been canceled.

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Congratulations on completing your[br]area of study information session!

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You are officially a Riverbat.

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If you have any questions[br]following this session,

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or would like to schedule[br]an advising appointment,

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you can access the ACC area of study[br]advising website at austincc.edu/advising.

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You can then select[br]the appropriate advisor

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based on your area of study[br]and/or home campus.

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Gooo Riverbats!