[POP MUSIC]
DONALD ESSEX: I'm Donald Essex, and I
am excited to talk with you today about the Comprehensive
Student Education Plan.
This is a guided map to assist students
to fulfill their educational goals in a timely manner.
SPEAKER: Hi.
How can I help you?
DONALD ESSEX: The School of Counseling
helps students to develop a comprehensive education
plan by welcoming them in.
We provide them with a roadmap to assist the student semester
by semester with the courses needed
to complete a certificate, and/or a degree,
or requirements to transfer to a four-year institution.
It assists the student to stay on track
and provides a timeline of completion.
KELSIE DOLL: My first experience creating a comprehensive plan
is that it was very difficult at first
because I was the only one doing it.
It was very frustrating because I
did take extra classes due to the fact
that I created my own ed plan.
And then I decided to go to a counselor,
and take another step forward.
DONALD ESSEX: It is extremely important
because we don't want students to take excessive classes
because it could take you longer to complete
your academic goals.
And it may also impact your financial aid.
KELSIE DOLL: He was very happy to see me.
He was making sure that I was crossing things off my list
as I go.
I was thanking my counselor because now, I'm
able to graduate and transfer to Cal Poly Pomona.
DONALD ESSEX: It is important for students
to meet with a counselor regarding their Comprehensive
Student Education Plan at least once a semester.
KELSIE DOLL: If I did not meet with my counselor here,
I would have graduated not May 2023.
I would have graduated fall of '23.
It saved me from being in school an extra six months.
It makes me feel amazing that I don't have to spend another six
months at school.
I can start my marketing career.
[CHUCKLES]
DONALD ESSEX: We definitely encourage
you to schedule an appointment with one
of the awesome counselors here at Chaffey College.
Counselors are available to meet with students
via telephone, video, and/or in-person
at all three campuses.
Please visit the counseling page through Cranium Cafe
to schedule an appointment today.