§ 51018. Counseling Programs.

(a) The governing board of a community college district shall adopt regulations and procedures consistent with the provisions of this section. A copy of district regulations and procedures, as well as any amendments, shall be filed with the Chancellor's Office.

(b) The governing board of a community college district shall provide and publicize an organized and functioning counseling program in each college within the district. Counseling programs shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) academic counseling, in which the student is assisted in assessing, planning, and implementing his or her immediate and long-range academic goals;

(2) career counseling, in which the student is assisted in assessing his or her aptitudes, abilities, and interests, and is advised concerning the current and future employment trends;

(3) personal counseling, in which the student is assisted with personal, family, or other social concerns, when that assistance is related to the student's education; and

(4) coordination with the counseling aspects of other services to students which may exist on the campus, including, but not limited to, those services provided in programs for students with special needs, skills testing programs, financial assistance programs, and job placement services.

(c) Counseling services as specified in Subsection (b)(1), (2), and (3) shall be provided to first-time students enrolled for more than six units, students enrolled provisionally, and students on academic or progress probation.

HISTORY

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 15).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 72620, Education Code.