Michael Ferber-CMC Counselor, Cohort, CEO
Eric Stone-CMC Counselor, College Prep
Adapted National Standard/Goal:
Adapted National Standard/Goal: Our goal is to provide the guidance, counseling, and support necessary for students to be successful in the academic, social/personal, and career planning areas of their lives. Or as we like to say, to provide for students to learn to learn, learn to work, learn to live, and learn to contribute.
At Clackamas Middle College, we believe that every student has a unique combination of gifts and talents which when discovered, developed and given back to the world will provide that student with a sense of accomplishment and personal worth. To be available to help and encourage each student to discover his/her own personal strengths is a primary role of the counselor.
The Counselor assists students in achieving their highest potential both academically and personally. An emphasis is placed on helping the student accept personal responsibility and the seeking of optimal education experiences. Fostering high self-esteem and maintaining a positive school climate are also goals of CMC’s counseling service.
We provide the following services to CMC students:
- Graduation tracking
- Class scheduling (both at CMC and at CCC)
- Post-high school planning
- Scholarship information
- Mediation
- Problem solving
- Alternative education referral and processing
- Special education referral and processing
- Community agency referral
- Assist in communication between students, parents, and staff
- Resources/recommendations for personal-social, academic, and career counseling
Our priority is, first and foremost, the students. Whether someone is having a personal problem, a crisis situation or academic issues, counselors provide the resources and referrals needed. We strive to facilitate positive personal and academic growth during the difficult years of adolescence.
Parents are encouraged to check regularly with teachers and contact the counselor for further assistance concerning their sons or daughters.
The CMC counselors integrate a comprehensive guidance and counseling program that facilitates student growth and self awareness. We strive to develop the whole student by assisting them in:
- Learning to Learn (Academic)
- Learning to Work (Career)
- Learning to Live (Personal/Social)
- Learning to Contribute (Community Involvement)
Important counseling links:
College Board – College Admissions, SAT, University & College Search Tool
http://www.collegeboard.com/
Oregon Career Information System (CIS) - Comprehensive Career and College Planning
http://oregoncis.uoregon.edu/home/
2011-2012 Oregon Opportunities Booklet (College Planning Workbook)
http://www.ecmc.org/idc/groups/ucm_ecmc/@ecmc-web/documents/native/2011-12_natl_opportunities_2mb.pdf
College Planning Resource from Federal Government
http://www.college.gov
ASPIRE – Comprehensive College Planning Guide
http://www.aspireoregon.org
Applying to School – Admissions Information for Four-Year Colleges and Scholarship Searching Tool
http://applyingtoschool.com
Roadmap to College for 10-12 Grade Students
http://www.colleges.com/admissions/roadmap/
Guide to Technical and Vocational Schools
http://www.technical-vocational-schools.com/
Oregon University System (OUS)
http://www.ous.edu/
OUS Viewbook – Application Information and Profiles of Public Oregon Universities
http://www.ous.edu/dept/communications/files/vb_1011webfinal_RGBexportlow.pdf
College Search Websites with Virtual Campus Tours
http://www.ecampustours.com
http://www.campustours.com/
http://www.campuscorner.com/
Academic Advising at Clackamas Community College
http://depts.clackamas.edu/advising/AcademicAdvising.aspx
SAT/ACT Standardized Testing Information
ACT Website
http://www.act.org/
SAT (College Board) Website
http://sat.collegeboard.org/home
SAT Question of the Day
http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day
Test Preparation Resources
http://www.testprepreview.com/
Financial Aid/Scholarships
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
FAFSA 4Caster
http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
OSAC – Oregon Student Assistance Commission (State Scholarships through eApp)
http://www.getcollegefunds.org/
OSAC Scholarship Guide for 2012-13 Academic Year
http://www.getcollegefunds.org/scholarship-doc/2012-13-OSACScholarshipGuide.pdf
NELA – Center for Student Success (Free drop-in help with college apps and financial aid in Portland)
http://www.nela.net/Centers/Pages/CenterHome.aspx
National Scholarship Search Websites
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.fastweb.com
http://www.scholarships.com/
Valuable Information on Financial Aid Plus Scholarship Searching Tool
www.finaid.org
Institutional Scholarships
Check Financial Aid/Scholarships links on website of each school to which you are applying
Career Planning Resources
Oregon Career Information System (CIS) - Comprehensive Career and College Planning
http://oregoncis.uoregon.edu/home/
Career One Stop – Career Information
http://careeronestop.org/
My Path Careers – Career Exploration, Training/Education, Job Postings
http://mypathcareers.org/
Employment Information – US Dept of Labor
http://online.onetcenter.org/
Worksource Oregon – Local and State Employment Information
http://www.worksourceoregon.org/
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Career Planning and Industry Information for Students
http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm
CMC Curriculum Guide
