Academic Advising at Wallace Community College Selma is an integral part of the instructional and student development divisions and serves two primary purposes: (1) to assist students with course selection for their curricular studies, and (2) to provide assistance with scholastic and school-related problems encountered in reaching their academic goals. The effective use of the faculty-advisory/student relationship is essential to student’s academic success and retention.
Students are randomly assigned to a counselor based on Program of Study not on the basis of race, color, national origin, LEP, sex, or disability.
DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS
(334) 876-9295
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Non-Degree Seeking Students
Non-certificate/degree-seeking students or continuing education students
should go to the Office of Admission for advisement, admissions, and registration.
Payment should be paid and books purchased from the
bookstore in the Student Center.
Outcomes:
• Facilitate the smooth and timely function of the advising process as it relates to registration.
• Develop a positive relationship with the student, advisor, and institution.
• Disseminate vital information to the student including requirements needed to earn a specific credential and notification of changes to
course offerings that may affect returning readmitted students.
• Assure that the student’s program planning and course selection will lead to the attainment of the student’s educational goals.
• Serve as a resource for the student for help in overcoming barriers that could interfere with his/her academic success.
• Develop an educational plan for each degree-seeking student.
It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary institutions under the control of the Alabama Community College Board of Trustees, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Assurance of Compliance with all requirements imposed by or pursuant hereunder, to the end that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, or physical disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored by this institution. Under this Assurance, this institution is committed not to discriminate against any person on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, or physical disability in its admission policies and practices or any other policies and practices of the institution relating to the treatment of students and other individuals, including the provision of services, financial aid, and other benefits, and including the use of any building, structure, room, space, materials, equipment, facility or other property. The College’s facilities are accessible to and usable by disabled persons, thereby ensuring that no qualified disabled person shall be denied the benefits of, be excluded from participation in, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this rule, the College shall not tolerate such conduct. Any person who believes him/her, or any specific class of individuals, to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VIPublic Law 88-352, 1964; Title IX, Public Law 88-380, 1972; Section 504, Rehabilitation Act, 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and Regulations issued thereunder may, by him/her or a representative, file with the United States Commissioner of Education, or with this institution, or both, a written complaint.
Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA) of 1990:
This is a national mandate to end discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations and commercial facilities, and telecommunications.
Angela Jones, of Wallace Community College Selma, is designated as the ADA Coordinator to contact regarding any complaints under the abovenamed Acts. Interested persons can obtain needed information from:
Angela Jones
(334) 876-9297
angela.jones@wccs.edu
Disabled Student Services
The ADA Coordinator is available to assist any enrolled or prospective student who is disabled. The College will provide academic support services to students with learning disabilities, mobility impairments, hearing impairments, visual impairments, and other disabilities. Upon certification of disability by an appropriate medical authority, the ADA Coordinator will ensure that services will be tailored to meet students’ needs according to their specific disability and their academic major.
Compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and Section 504 U.S. Department of Education and Health and Human Services Office of Education
It is the policy of Wallace Community College Selma; Selma, Alabama not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964, Title IV of the EducationalAmendment of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to:
Dr. James Mitchell, President
Title VI, Title VII, and Section 504 Coordinator
Wallace Community College Selma
P.O. Box 2530
Selma, Alabama 36702-2530
Telephone: (334) 876-9230
Letti Hasberry, Title IX Coordinator
(334) 876-9326