Miramar offers a wide array of programs. Yet, there is typically little guidance to help new students choose a program of study and develop a plan for completing it. Most students do not have a clear idea of what opportunities are available to them and until they have a clearer picture, their academic educational plan is meaningless.
CLARIFY THE PATH by Exploring Future Interests and Goals-
All programs are mapped with the students end goal in mind for transfer and career.
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STUDENT-
- Explore possible majors
- Setting Future Academic Goals
- Review the program and courses it entails
- Explore their career options
MIRAMAR-
- Develop clear and concise programs
- Establish the value of an education
- Map curriculum semester by semester
- Connect programs to careers
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GET ON THE PATH by Owning your Responsibilities-
Required supports to ensure students have the best start
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STUDENT-
- Complete assessment process for Math and English
- If applicable- satisfy transcript evaluation process
- Initiate interactions with support services on campus including financial aid, career center, transfer center, veterans office, EOPS, DSPS
- Identify a major or meta-major
- Schedule a 1 hour counseling appointment for a full program educational plan
MIRAMAR-
- Use multiple measures to assess students placement levels
- Use multiple measures to assess support service available to help meet students needs
- Provide opportunities for students to be introduced to various support services available on campus and in the community
- Provide access to the development and revision of student educational plans
- Evaluate and develop necessary curriculum connected to the clear and concise program
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STAY ON THE PATH by Navigating your way through the muddy waters-
Best practices to help students be successful
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STUDENT-
- Utilize support services on campus that can aid in educational experience including tutoring center, library services, student clubs and organizations
- Schedule ongoing, proactive counseling
- Utilize Campus Solutions to track progress towards degree/certificate or transfer
- Seek guidance and relationships through faculty
- Conscious of the role they play in their education and the influences of work, social life and self plays in success
MIRAMAR-
- Providing opportunities for students to make a clear connection between college, their career goals and the value of a college education
- Offer services directed towards student needs
- Schedule office hours availability based on student needs
- Provide campus wide events which are widely publicized including workshops relating to majors, transfer, careers, services, etc.
- Develop a procedure to redirect students who are not progressing in a program to a more viable path
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PROVIDE STUDENTS LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES to Get off the Path-
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STUDENT-
- Continued tracking of progress
- Mastery of skills and knowledge expected from courses and program
- Participate regularly in academic support services
- Complete tasks necessary for graduation and transfer
- Seek resources necessary to develop communication skills, resume building skills and interview techniques
MIRAMAR-
- Collaborative Learning connecting student learning experiences
- Faculty led improvement of teaching practices and student engagement
- Campus Wide student engagement
- Provide a positive and engaging learning environment
- Utilize program maps to ensure that students obtain skills to thrive anywhere