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Granderson, G., Friedman, J., Mathis, L., Moore, A., Stewart, C., Sugiyama, C., Pilati, M. L., Bontenbal, K., Dumont, S., Gressel, M. E., Lujan, A., & Perlas, C. (2008). Standards of practice for California community college counseling faculty and programs. The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. https://www.asccc.org/sites/default/files/publications/Standards-of-Practice_0.pdf
This comprehensive manual, developed by the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, provides guidelines and recommendations for counseling faculty and programs in California Community Colleges. It covers various aspects, including counselor qualifications, ethical standards, program structure, support services, diversity, and professional development.

Smith, B., Dumont, S., Grimes-Hillman, M., Jamshidnejad, C., Johnson, J., Ortiz, J., Rider, V., & Vega, M. (2012). The role of counseling faculty and delivery of counseling services in the California community colleges. The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges.
This article reviews the core functions of community college counselors and will help you understand the role counselors play in student success.

[Transfer Nation]. (2020, December 21). Making a difference in students' lives: Insights on community college counseling [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZnQ0YPtwt4
This video focuses on one counselor’s experience guiding students, their personal journey toward transferring, and discusses his aspirations for earning a doctoral degree. Dr. Heather Adams joins the dialogue, shedding light on her perspective on aiding community college students. (32m 3s)

Mowreader, A. (2023, July 20). Lack of awareness causes students to fall through the cracks. Inside Higher Ed. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/college-experience/2023/07/20/survey-college-students-dont-know-about-support
This article examines a recent study conducted by Tyton Partners, detailing the notable disparity between the support services that colleges provide and the extent to which students are informed about them. Astonishingly, 60% of students seem to be oblivious to the comprehensive array of academic, career, and wellness resources at their disposal.

American School Counselor Association. (2019). ASCA school counselor professional standards & competencies. Author. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/a8d59c2c-51de-4ec3-a565-a3235f3b93c3/SC-Competencies.pdf
The ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies document defines the essential attitudes, knowledge, and skills school counselors need to effectively support today's students. These comprehensive standards aim to equip school counselors to develop high-quality school counseling programs that enhance student outcomes across academic, career, and social-emotional domains.

American Counseling Association. (n.d.). Knowledge center. https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/ethics
The Center for Practice, Policy, and Research at the American Counseling Association takes charge of interpreting and putting into action the ACA Code of Ethics. It serves as a valuable resource, aiding ACA members and the public in grasping and applying ethical principles in counseling.