Advising

Advising Process

Academic Advisors are available to assist you in the development of meaningful educational plans to help you achieve your goals, 无论是在四年制学院还是大学继续你的教育, 为立即进入就业市场做准备, 或者发展职业发展或个人成长的技能. Advisors can assist you with the selection of appropriate courses and advise you about your curriculum reinforcing your self-sufficiency and self-direction.

New students will be advised by counselors in the Student Services 1 Stop (lower level of Bland Hall) during the first semester they enroll.

After that, all curricular students will be assigned a faculty advisor who will assist them in scheduling classes, 更改课程安排(添加/删除)和完成退课. 

指导老师也可以帮助学生完成学业, vocational, educational and/or personal concerns, but will refer students to counseling as needed.

学生应与导师保持定期联系. 指导老师为他或她的学生完成毕业认证, so regular contact is of the utmost importance.

Handling Academic Problems

On occasion, 学生可能会与老师就成绩或其他课堂政策发生冲突. Should a student have a complaint, 他或她有责任遵循申诉程序 Catalog & Student Handbook:

1. The student will first meet with the faculty member or other college person with whom the concern is related and try to resolve the problem at that level. 然而，如果没有达成满意的解决方案，学生将继续进行第二步. 学生有五(5)个工作日的时间进入第二步.
2. 学生将与对方的院长或主管进行个人会议. The Dean or supervisor has five (5) working days, after this meeting, to render his/her decision regarding the matter to the student and the college employee involved. 如果会议未能圆满解决所关注的问题, the student may file a written grievance 在院长做出决定后的五(5)个工作日内与学生服务主任沟通.
3. 学生服务主任将提交未解决的申诉, 连同所有支持声明和受害学生的书面请求, to the College Judicial Board.
4. The College Judicial Board shall hold a hearing within five (5) working days after the Dean of Student Services’ referral for hearing. 司法委员会的聆讯将按照司法委员会附则的规定进行.
5. In reaching its decision, the Judicial Board shall consider only the evidence presented at the hearing and such oral and written arguments as the Judicial Board may consider relevant. Within five (5) working days after the hearing the Judicial Board shall make recommendations based upon the hearing and submit such to all parties involved.
6. 如果司法委员会的决定不令学生满意, he/she may request in writing within five (5) working days that the President review the findings of the Judicial Board. 主席有五(5)个工作日的时间作出最后决定. The decision of the President is final.

Counseling

学生服务中心的辅导员可以帮助学生制定教育计划, career development, and academic concerns.  他们可以帮助你探索你的兴趣，确定职业和生活目标. Counselors work directly with faculty and administrators to provide accurate information to students as they make decisions about academic plans and maintain current information on transfer opportunities. 他们可以帮助你解决与职业犹豫不决有关的问题, academic difficulty, time management, 以及其他可能阻碍你学业和个人成功的障碍.  WCC Counselors are an excellent resource to increase your awareness of college support services.

WCC cares about our student’s emotional and physical well-being, as well as their academic success.  We are committed to taking a proactive approach to helping our students succeed while maintaining a safe community.  The counselors at WCC are available to help students with personal problems that may hinder them from becoming successful in their academic careers, 除非他们的行为可能对自己构成威胁, to others, or the community.  虽然世界基督教会不提供精神卫生服务, we do provide appropriate referrals to faculty, staff, and students through our local Mount Rogers Community Services Board (CSB). 

Pre-College Counseling

WCC career coaches 与当地高中合作，帮助学生从高中过渡到大学.  In addition, WCC counselors and TRIO program staff visit high schools to assist students with staying in school and to keep them informed about WCC programs. 

Credits2Careers

We’re pleased to announce CREDITS2CAREERS (C2C) -弗吉尼亚社区学院系统(VCCS)学术和职业门户网站.

C2C是一种个性化的虚拟咨询工具，将为与军方有关的用户提供:

•   探索所有23所社区学院提供的学位课程.
•   立即从他们的军事教育中获得潜在学分的估计, experience, and training.
•   Personalized exploration of civilian careers related to their military training and specialties; personal interests; or recommended by interest evaluations.
•   Receive real time employment information to assist military and veteran students make informed post-secondary decisions.

Veteran's Affairs

At Wytheville Community College, the Certifying Official for Veterans Affairs acts as a liaison with the Regional Processing Office in Buffalo, NY. Our goal is to assist veterans and/or the dependents of veterans with the application and certification process. 符合蒙哥马利退伍军人法案®第30章的学生, 31, 33, 32, 35, 1606, or VEAP are able to apply for their respective educational benefits with assistance from this office. The VA requires all students to be enrolled in an official curriculum leading to a certificate or degree in order to receive benefits. You must contact your VA certifying official each semester to complete the necessary forms to establish and maintain your eligibility for benefits.

The Department of Veterans Services State Approving Agency approves programs of education offered at Wytheville Community College.

Any questions regarding the eligibility of a veteran or dependent can be answered by calling 1-888-GIBILL1 (442-4551) or visiting www.gibill.va.gov.

Initiating your MGIB benefits

VA Education Benefits

Checklist for Veterans

VA Frequently Asked Questions

Veteran Services Student Agreement

If you have never used your GI Bill®:

• 网上填写退伍军人教育福利申请表: Application for VA Education Benefits

如果您在其他机构使用过您的GI Bill®

• 您需要填写一份表格22-1995的复印件 申请变更退伍军人培训地点的教育计划. 你也可以从位于221 Bland Hall的VA认证官员处获得表格. 填写完此表格后，请将其提交给VA认证官员.

申请VA福利后(或更换培训地点后)

1. 一旦你注册了你的课程，请填写 Veterans Affairs Certification Request Form. 这张表格需要在每学期注册课程时填写.
2. 如果你在学期内退/加课，你必须完成 退伍军人事务部更改选举证明申请表格.

Financial Information

WCC's policy on tuition payment: Tuition and fees are to be paid by the student according to the dates set forth in the academic calendar. 在支付学费之前，学生的课程将不会获得VA的认证. 退伍军人福利是报销，不是奖学金. The only exceptions are those students who have been approved for VMDSEP, CH 31 or CH 33 benefits.  学生对自己的课本/上课用品负责.

Student Veterans of America

Student Veterans of America at WCC is an officially recognized group by the college and is a nationally certified chapter of Student Veterans of America. SVA的主要任务是为退伍军人提供资源, 在大学环境中取得成功需要支持和倡导. 

Veterans Upward Bound

关于退伍军人上进计划的信息可以点击这里找到.

Contact Information

• Academic, Financial, 或残障辅导及其他有关完成WCC课程的资料, contact: Renee Thomas, rthomas@wcc.spreadcrushers.com, 276-223-4752
• VA Main Benefits Hotline 1-800-827-1000
• VA Education Hotline 1-888-442-4551
• Lisa Murrell, VA认证官员276-223-4706， lmurrell@wcc.spreadcrushers.com
• Fax: 276-223-4807

General College Planning Assistance (Online)

关于规划你的大学教育的有用信息，我们推荐 Virginia Education Wizard.

学生支援服务(SSS)或“AIM计划”于1970年在WCC开始. 这是一个由联邦政府资助的TRIO项目.S. Department of Education. Our Mission is to provide support services to 235 eligible students to enhance academic performance with the goal of increasing their retention, graduation and transfer rates.

What services are provided?

• 有关学生成功主题的工作坊，例如学习和应试技巧, time management, financial literacy, financial aid, note taking, etc.
• Individualized attention, personal support (this service is the most talked about among students)
• Academic guidance
• Financial Aid completion
• Transfer assistance to Four Year Institutions
• College tours
• Career assessments
• Opportunity to connect with other WCC students

有资格参加学生支援服务(AIM计划)的人士?

• 父母或监护人未获得四年制学位的第一代学生
• Income eligible
• Students with a documented disability

How do I become a participant?

• Complete the Project AIM application
• Submit a copy of one of the following:
  • Federal income tax return
  • Copy of IRS tax transcripts

What are my responsibilities as a participant?

• 继续参加证书或副学士学位课程
• 在上课、排课等方面有问题时寻求帮助.
• 每学期至少参加一次辅导课程
• 整个学期与指定的AIM项目顾问大陆博彩平台
• Participate in workshops and seminars

AIM项目位于一站式布兰德大厅的较低楼层.

Maria Whited, Director, mwhited@wcc.spreadcrushers.com or 276-223-4791

Stacy Burchett, Counselor, sburchett@wcc.spreadcrushers.com or 276-223-4739

Vicki Marrs, Counselor, vmarrs@wcc.spreadcrushers.com or 276-223-4754

Debby Puckett, Administrative Assistant, dpuckett@wcc.spreadcrushers.com or 276-223-4822