{"id":8,"date":"2023-04-04T16:58:13","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T21:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/advising\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:27:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T17:27:45","slug":"area-of-study-advising","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/advising\/","title":{"rendered":"Area of Study Advising"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Area of Study academic guidance teams consist of Advisors who will help you stay on track for your program, select your classes, and make decisions about your educational and career goals. As a student of ACC, you will be assigned an area of study&nbsp;guidance team member&nbsp;based on your declared program. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is my Advisor?<\/h2>\n<p>Students are assigned an Academic Guidance Team member (Advisor or Success Coach) after they begin courses with ACC. <strong>If you are a current student<\/strong>, please use the button below to contact your advisor for support from a specialist in your area of study.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button secondary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/advising\/find-my-advisor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find My Advisor<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive  embed-responsive-16by9\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"embed-responsive-item\"   class=\"embed-responsive-item\"   title=\"Civitas Learning Student Dashboard\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PwNaucLcv2E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How To Schedule An Appointment with Your Assigned Advisor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact ACC Student Affairs Advising Services<\/h2>\n<p>Use this form to submit questions to Student Affairs Advising Services. <br \/><strong>Note:<\/strong> Be sure to use your ACCmail email address.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/fs27.formsite.com\/accpicm\/ng6lzoavke\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Submit Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Guidance Team<\/h2>\n<p>Academic guidance team members are able to support students by appointment in person or online. Email or call ahead to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Area of Study, Advising Specialist<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p>Provide academic advising and related referrals to student support services through a case management approach to facilitate academic success.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maximize Your Area of Study Advising Session<\/h2>\n<p>Tips that will make the most of your visit with your academic guide:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be Prepared<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check Self Service to make sure your program is correct. If it isn\u2019t, your area of study specialist will help you update it during your session.<\/li>\n<li>Think about your educational and career goals.<\/li>\n<li>Use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1uyCcehMY0Z9bqaRW1oqLs_JxnLDut83l\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Advising Worksheet<\/a>&nbsp;to be prepared and organized for your session<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/advising\/program-maps\" target=\"_blank\">Program Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Participate in the session<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Share important information to help with educational planning.<\/li>\n<li>Take notes &#8211; have a pen and paper to write down the answers to your questions.<\/li>\n<li>Be sure to ask follow-up questions or ask for clarification on things that are unclear or confusing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan your next visit<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recap your understanding of the advice you have received.<\/li>\n<li>Book your next appointment with your advisor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn about ACC programs, degrees, and certificates<\/h2>\n<p>ACC offers a wide variety of educational and career options. Learn more about&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/academic-and-career-programs\" target=\"_blank\">academic programs<\/a>,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/campaign\/fast-track-careers\" target=\"_blank\">Fast Track career opportunities<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/transfer-services\" target=\"_blank\">transfer planning<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>If you have general advising questions, please complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/fs27.formsite.com\/accpicm\/ng6lzoavke\/index\">ACC Advising Services Form<\/a> for assistance. <\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Name<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Title<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Email<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Region<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kathy James<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Executive Dean, Academic Advising<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">kjames@austincc.edu<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">District<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Eric Amidon<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Regional Director, Advising Services<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">eric.amidon@austincc.edu<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">North<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Traci Allen<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Regional Director, Advising Services<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">traci.allen@austincc.edu<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Central<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kendra Singletary<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Regional Director, Advising Services<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">ksinglet@austincc.edu<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">South<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Area of Study academic guidance teams consist of Advisors who will help you stay on track for your program, select your classes, and make decisions about your educational and career goals. 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