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Mt. San Jacinto College

Community Education and Workplace Training

Career Training Certificates

Student Handbook

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Introduction

This Student Handbook is specifically for the use and advisement of students enrolled in one of the not-for-credit Career Training Certificate programs of the Community Education and Workplace Training Department. While the entire handbook is modeled after established Mt. San Jacinto College Student Code of Conduct and other appropriate student and business policies, certain sections are specific and unique to the students registered in these programs.

Background

Career Training Certificate programs are part of the Community Education and Workplace Training department and are offered on a fee-based, not-for-credit basis.

California Community College Fee Based Community Service classes are authorized by Education Code section 78300. The following is an excerpt that explains why the college must charge appropriate fees for these classes.

Community Service Classes: Education Code section 78300 authorizes districts to charge students taking community service classes a fee not to exceed the cost of maintaining community service classes. Section 78300 lists areas appropriate for community service classes: civic, vocational, literacy, health, homemaking, technical and general education, including but not limited to, classes in the fields of visual and performing arts, handicraft, science, literature, nature study, nature contacting, aquatic sports and athletics.

Community service classes are intended to be self-supporting, and districts are prohibited from using state General Fund money to establish and maintain such classes.

These programs provide short term, high quality career training for specific careers at the lowest possible cost basis. Each program is selected based on a variety of criteria including: labor market research showing long term growth projections, wage data indicating above minimum wage as median wages, state, federal or industry certification or licensing criteria met.

Career Training Certificates

Career Training Certificates are competency based, short term training programs designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce or as professional development for established employees. All programs are offered on a not-for-credit basis and will not be converted to college credits through Mt. San Jacinto College or any California Community College.

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The following (or substantially similar) information appears on all Career Training Certificates.

This is a Career Training Certificate offered through the Community Education Department. This course is offered for competency based skill training and carries no unit value.

Career Training Certificates of completion are provided to all students who successfully complete the requirements for training set out in the specific program information at the time of their registration.

Career Training Certificates include a list of program competencies on the back side of the certificate.

Career Training Certificates are NOT provided when a student has failed to successfully complete all of the program components (including externships if applicable), is dismissed for academic dishonesty or other verified student code of conduct violations.

Students who fail to complete full payment requirements under an approved payment plan will not be allowed to take the final exam and will have their certificate withheld until all requirements are satisfied.

The purpose of mandatory orientation is to allow you to thoroughly investigate the program and consider the career training you are about to begin. It is a standard practice that refunds are not provided once an adult career training program has started. Therefore careful consideration of your decision is important.

Traditional Financial Aid including Pell Grants and BOG Fee Waivers: This program is not offered for academic credit and as such is not eligible for Pell Grants or other traditional student aid.

Community Education offers an interest free Payment Plan for some of our career certificate programs.

All students participating in the payment plan will sign a Promissory Note. The following is an excerpt

from the Payment Plan Promissory Note.

I have read, understand and agree to the conditions of this installment payment plan. I further understand that it is my responsibility to make each payment on or before the due date, and I promise to do so. Failure to do so may result in loss of college services and will result in my being ineligible to take my final exam. I acknowledge a copy of this Promissory Note. Failure to successfully complete the course does not release me from this obligation. Initial_____

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Third Party Payments: We accept Third Party payments (i.e. Vocational Rehabilitation, Military

Spouse, Worker’s Compensation, Employment Development Agency, AmeriCorps, etc.) If using a

Third Party payment, it is essential that you contact us in advance in order to have approved

documentation in time for the start of the program. If you have any questions regarding a Third Party

payer, please call (951) 487-3711 or go to www.msjc.edu/cewt for information.

Third Party Payments will be structured directly with the funding agency in accordance with each

agency’s regulations and guidelines. Under no circumstances will Community Education & Workplace

Training request or authorize a request to any agency for an amount in excess of the actual stated cost of

the class or classes that a student is registering for. All auxiliary costs are the responsibility of the

individual student to make arrangements with the funder. However, on request we will provide a

funding agency with a statement of all associated costs to complete the program. Depending on the type

of program, this may include fees and expenses such as: physical, TB test, CPR card, background check,

scrubs or other uniform, textbooks, materials, mileage etc.

Registration Priority

Students may enroll in class once the online orientation has been completed. When there is more

interest than seats available for a program, the following priority for registrations will be followed:

1. Date completed the orientation. Those who complete the orientation earliest will have first

opportunity to register for the class.

2. Payments in full (Cash, Credit Card -Visa, Master Card, Discover or Check).

3. Pre-approved documents from Third Party Payer.

4. Payment plan through MSJC Community Education and Workplace Training.

If the number of interested students exceeds class capacity, registrations will be sorted according to

priority registration listed. No wait list is maintained. Following initial registration any drops will

be filled from only those prospective students who completed the orientation.

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Payment of Fees & Refund Policies:

Payment of Fees:

All Fees are due prior to the first day of any class. This includes payment plans or Third Party payers. If you have an authorization or loan approval pending, be sure to contact Community Education at 951-487-3711 or at communityeducation@msjc.edu prior to attending the first day of class.

Payment Plans-The following language is included on every Promissory Note

The Mt. San Jacinto Community College District Department of Community Education has implemented an installment payment plan for students enrolling in Fee Based (not-for-credit) Career Training Certificate programs. This plan requires that full payment of the program fees be paid in up to four equal payments; with the first installment due at the time of enrollment. The initial payment will always be equal to approximately 40% of the total fees; the remaining balance will be divided into equal payments scheduled during the time of the actual class. There is no penalty for early payment and you may make payment in full at any time prior to the final payment date listed above. Payments may only be made at the cashiers office on the Menifee or San Jacinto Campus.

The first installment payment is due at the time of enrollment. Each installment payment date thereafter has been established so that the entire total of fees must be paid off prior to completion of the class. Students who have not completed payment by the final installment date will not be allowed to continue in the class and will be ineligible to receive their certificate of completion. Therefore it is absolutely essential that each payment be made no later than the due date. Failure on your part to make a scheduled payment on or before the due date will result in immediate: loss of registration privileges (including credit classes); (withheld grades, transcripts, diplomas); and loss of most other college services.

I have read, understand and agree to the conditions of this installment payment plan. I further understand that it is my responsibility to make each payment on or before the due date, and I promise to do so. Failure to do so may result in loss of college services and will result in my being ineligible to take my final exam. I acknowledge a copy of this Promissory Note. Failure to successfully complete the course does not release me from this obligation.

Default on Promissory Note- Failure to successfully complete the program does not release you from the obligation of your promise to pay your entire payment plan. The college reserves the right to pursue all established legal methods to recover unpaid fees under any and all payment plans.

Returned Checks A $25.00 fee will be charged for returned checks.

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Refund Policy-IMPORTANT-Please read entire policy

Career Training Certificate Students Refund Policy:

Your enrollment fees are returned automatically if Community Education cancels a program due to low enrollment. This process is automatic and you do not have to make a specific request.

The purpose of mandatory orientation is to allow you to thoroughly investigate the program and consider the career training you are about to begin. It is a standard practice that refunds are not provided once an adult career training program has started.

Due to the high cost of operating programs- refunds are not provided for any Career Training Certificate programs once the instruction has taken place.

In addition, refunds are not provided for any violation of the Student Code of Conduct, failure to maintain established standards of progress, or for dismissal for a Student Code of Conduct violation or academic dishonesty.

We strongly encourage you to carefully consider the program, including the amount of study time necessary, the schedule of classes and the requirements of the potential occupation PRIOR TO REGISTERING.

Requests for Special Consideration

The Community Education Program Director will review and decide Requests for Special Consideration. These requests are ONLY considered for verifiable extraordinary circumstance.

Examples of verifiable cause for request include but may not be limited to:

1) Accident or Illness that will cause you to miss substantial training2) Military Deployment3) Job Change that takes you out of state

There are three possible resolutions that can be offered

1) Partial (prorated) refund2) Restart of a program3) Denial for lack of verification

All requests must be made in writing to the program director: Teri Safranek, MSJC Community Education; 1499 N State Street, San Jacinto CA 92583. Or emailed to: tsafranek@msjc.edu

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General Regulations

Standards of ConductBoard Policy 5500 Standards of ConductThe Board of Trustees and the campus community at Mt. San Jacinto College support a harmonious, safe, and productive learning environment. To promote such an environment, the Board of Trustees and the Superintendent/President have established procedures for the imposition of discipline on students in accordance with the requirements for due process of the federal and state law and regulations.

The procedures shall clearly define the conduct that is subject to discipline, and shall identify potential disciplinary actions, including but not limited to the removal, suspension or expulsion of a student.

The Board shall consider any recommendation from the Superintendent/President for expulsion. The Board shall consider an expulsion recommendation in closed session unless the student requests that the matter be considered in a public meeting. Final action by the Board on the expulsion shall be taken at a public meeting.

The procedures shall be made widely available to students through the college catalog, the Student Handbook and Orientation Guide and other means.

Administrative Procedures 5500 Standards of Student ConductDefinitions: The following conduct shall constitute good cause for discipline, including but not limited to the removal, suspension or expulsion of a student.

1. Causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to causephysical injury to another person.

2. Possession, sale or otherwise furnishing any firearm, knife,explosive or other dangerous object, including but notlimited to any facsimile firearm, knife or explosive, unless,in the case of possession of any object of this type, thestudent has obtained written permission to possess theitem from a District employee, which is concurred by theSuperintendent/President.

3. Unlawful possession, use, and sale, offer to sell, or furnishing, or being under the influence of, any controlled substancelisted in California Health and Safety Code Section 11053 etseq., an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind; orunlawful possession of, or offering, arranging or negotiating the sale of any drug paraphernalia, as defined in CaliforniaHealth and Safety Code Section 11014.5.

4. Committing sexual harassment as defined by law or byDistrict policies and procedures.

5. Engaging in harassing or discriminatory behavior basedon race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry,physical disability, mental disability, medical condition,genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender

identify, gender expression, age, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

6. Disruptive behavior, willful disobedience, habitual profanity or vulgarity.

7. Open and persistent defiance of the authority of, orpersistent abuse of, college personnel.

8. Plagiarism (including plagiarism in a student publication),or engaging in other academic dishonesty.

A. Plagiarism

a) The use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of thepublished or unpublished work of another personwithout full and clear acknowledgment.

b) The unacknowledged use of materials preparedby another person or agency engaged in the sellingof term papers or other academic materials.

9. Cheating

A. Cheating – during tests, quizzes, or on assignments

a) Use of any unauthorized assistance in takingquizzes, tests, or examinations.

b) Use of the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solvingproblems, or carrying out other assignments.

c) The acquisition, without permission, of tests or otheracademic material belonging to a member of the College faculty or staff.

d) Collaboration with other students that results in a sharedintellectual product without the express permission ofthe instructor of record.

10. Committing or attempting to commit robbery or extortion.

11. Causing, attempting to cause or threatening to causedamage to District property or to private property oncampus.

12. Stealing or attempting to steal District property or privateproperty on campus, or knowingly receiving stolen Districtproperty or private property on campus.

13. Willful or persistent smoking in any area where smokinghas been prohibited by law or by regulation of the collegeor the District.

14. Engaging in intimidating conduct or bullying againstanother student through words or actions, including directphysical contact; verbal assaults, such as teasing or name-calling; social isolation or manipulation; and cyberbullying.

15. Willful misconduct that results in injury or death to astudent or to District personnel.

16. Misconduct that results in cutting, defacing, or other injuryto any real or personal property owned by the District or oncampus.

Copied from the MSJC Catalog - for the complete Standards of Conduct please see the website: www.msjc.edu then search for catalog.

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17. Dishonesty; forgery; alteration or misuse of Districtdocuments, records or identification; or knowinglyfurnishing false information to the District.

18. Unauthorized entry upon or use of District facilities.

19. Lewd, indecent or obscene conduct or expression onDistrict-owned or controlled property, or at Districtsponsored or supervised functions.

20. Engaging in expression which is obscene, libelous orslanderous, or which so incites students as to create a clearand present danger of the commission of unlawful acts onDistrict premises.

21. Violation of lawful District regulations, or the substantialdisruption of the orderly operation of the District.

22. Persistent, serious misconduct where other means ofcorrection have failed to bring about proper conduct.

23. Unauthorized preparation, giving, selling, transfer,distribution, or publication, for any commercial purpose,of any contemporaneous recording of an academicpresentation in a classroom or equivalent site of instruction, including but not limited to handwritten or typewrittenclass notes, except as permitted by any district policy oradministrative procedure.

24. Violation of local, state or federal law on campus or whileinvolved in college sponsored activities off campus.

25. Copyright infringement as described in section 106 of theCopyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code).

Students who engage in any of the above are subject to the procedures outlined in AP 5520 titled Student Discipline Procedures.

Administrative Procedures 5520 Student Discipline ProceduresThe purpose of this procedure is to provide a prompt and equitable means to address violations of the Standards of Student Conduct, which guarantees to the student or students involved the due process rights guaranteed to them by state and federal constitutional protections. This procedure will be used in a fair and equitable manner, and not for purposes of retaliation. It is not intended to substitute for criminal or civil proceedings that may be initiated by other agencies. Any suspected violations determined to be violations of law will be referred to the Mt. San Jacinto College Campus Safety for further action. The Standards of Conduct pertains to student violations only.

An email letter to the student’s college provided e-mail account will be the primary means of communicating that a violation has occurred or to schedule meetings, hearings or appeals, and to announce the results of such hearings or appeals. Students are urged to check their college provided e-mail account regularly for official college communications.

These Administrative Procedures are specifically not intended to infringe in any way on the rights of students to engage in free expression as protected by the state and federal constitutions,

and by Education Code Section 76120, and will not be used to punish expression that is protected.

Definitions:• The term “College” means Mt. San Jacinto College.

• The term “District” is the Mt. San Jacinto Community CollegeDistrict.

• The term “student” includes all persons enrolled in coursesor programs offered by the District in addition to any personengaged in the matriculation process.

• The term “faculty member” means any person hired by theCollege to conduct classroom activities, perform professionalcounselor duties, or perform professional librarian duties.

• The term “College official” includes any person employed bythe College performing assigned administrative, professional,or staff responsibilities.

• The term “member of the College Community” includesany person who is a student, faculty member, College official,or any other person employed by the College. A person’sstatus in a particular situation shall be determined by theSuperintendent/President.

• The term “College premises” includes all land, buildings,facilities, and other property in the possession of, or owned,used, or controlled by the College or location where a College-sponsored activity is occurring (including adjacent streets andsidewalks).

• The term “organization” means any number of persons whohave complied with the formal requirements for Collegerecognition.

• Unless otherwise specified in this policy, the term “day” shallrefer to “working day,” which shall be defined as any dayMonday through Friday on which the college offices are open.

• The term “Appellate Committee” means any person or persons authorized by the Superintendent/President to determinewhether a student has violated the Student Code of Conductand to recommend imposition of sanctions.

• The term “Administrator” means the College official authorizedto impose sanctions upon students found to have violated theStandards of Conduct. The Administrator shall be the VicePresident of Student Services or the Director of StudentJudicial Affairs. The Superintendent/President may authorizean Administrator to serve simultaneously as an Administratorand the sole member or one of the members of an AppellateCommittee. Should a conflict of interest exist betweenthe Administrator and a specific case, the Superintendent/President shall appoint an ad hoc Administrator to handle thatspecific case.

• The term “Appellate Board” means any person or personsauthorized by the Superintendent/President to consider anappeal from an Appellate Committee’s determination that astudent has violated the Standards of Conduct or from thesanctions imposed by the Administrator.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Mt. San Jacinto College complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Inquiries regarding student grievance procedures may be directed to the District’s Student Judicial Affairs Coordinator, Fred Frontino at (951) 487-3301. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or staff complaints may be directed to the Associate Dean of Human Resources, Jeannine Stokes at (951) 487-3151.

Complaint Process Notice

Every student has the right to pursue an educational goal in an environment that is supportive, fair, and conducive to learning. It is the policy of the Mt. San Jacinto Community College District that all students who believe they have been treated unfairly or inappropriately have the right to pursue a grievance against the employee or employees alleged to have committed the unfair act or acts against the student. The college shall develop, maintain and publish procedures for students to seek redress of their grievances in a fair and timely manner. * For a complete explanation of the process, please see pages 61 to 65 of the 2018 – 2019 College Catalog, available at http://www.msjc.edu/Catalog/Pages/default.aspx

Most complaints, grievances or disciplinary matters should be resolved at the campus level. This is the quickest and most successful way of resolving issues involving a California Community College (CCC). You are encouraged to work through the campus complaint process first before escalating issues to any of the following resources. Issues that are not resolved at the campus level may be presented:

• To the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) at http://www.accjc.org/complaint-process if your complaint is associated with the institution’s compliance with academic programquality and accrediting standards. ACCJC is the agency that accredits the academic programs of the CaliforniaCommunity Colleges.

• To the CCC Chancellor’s Office by completing their web form if your complaint does not concern CCC’scompliance with academic program quality and accrediting standards.

• If your complaint involves unlawful discrimination, to the Chancellor’s Office website at http://www.cccco.edu/ChancellorsOffice/Divisions/Legal/Discrimination/tabid/294/Default.aspx

Nothing in this disclosure should be construed to limit any right that you may have to take civil or criminal legal action to resolve your complaints. The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) has provided this disclosure to you in compliance with the requirements of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, as regulated in CFR 34, Sections 600.9 (b) (3) and 668.43(b).

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Accident/Illness Response Flow Chart

First AidEmergency

Call 911 from a cell phone or 8-911 from a District phone

Request paramedics andbe prepared to give detailed information

Call Campus Safety at x5188 to let them know emergency

vehicles will be coming on campus

County of Riverside Sheriff will be dispatched through the 911

phone call.

Student or Student Athlete

While attending regularly scheduled classes or traveling

under college supervision to and from college sponsored events

For clarification or questions call Risk Management at

951-487-3135or send an email to:

npina@msjc.edu

District Employee

When injured at workThis includes: Full time/Part-time faculty and staff, student workers, federal work study students and official volunteers

Call Company Nurse

1-877-518-6702

Company Nurse will triage over phone or direct injured

person to closest approved facility

Campus Safety will alert Risk Management who will follow up

with injured person

ACCIDENT/ILLNESS OCCURS

Triage with first aid kit

Obtain student injury packet from Office of Instruction or Risk Management

Reminder: Student Insurance is an Accident only policy. Personal Insurance will be primary with this policy and then the accident insurance will be applicable.

Risk Management will follow up with student to obtain

completed paperwork

Let supervisor know of injury

Risk Management to follow up with employee and supervisor to obtain paperwork and perform investigation

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ORComplete Report of Incident Form

Complete Report of Incident Form

Complete Report of Incident Form

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Successful Study Strategies You can be successful!

If you have been out of school for several years, it may be difficult to handle work, family, and school and remain successful at all three. The key to being a successful student is establishing and maintaining study habits and techniques that are appropriate for your schedule and life. The following "Fourteen Easy Steps to Success" are guidelines. Modify them to conform to your personal needs and habits. They can help you become a successful student and manage the everyday chaos of life.

1. USE A REGULAR STUDY AREA - Set yourself up in a quiet, well-lit, and uncluttered area whereyou can study regularly. Believe it or not, your body knows where you are. If you always choose thesame study area, your body will sense it is time to study. Do not pick a spot where you sleep, eat, orwatch television. It is too easy to fall prey to these traps. Ideally, your study area should be isolated fromdistractions such as the television and family members. Emphasize to your family that you needuninterrupted study time.

2. USE A LIBRARY WHENEVER POSSIBLE - Libraries are made for students. Because librariesoffer few distractions, most people find they are able to accomplish more in less time.

3. FIND THE BEST TIME OF DAY FOR YOU - Choose a study time when you feel refreshed andawake. This may be early in the morning or late at night. Experiment and see what works best with yourschedule. If you are not a morning person, try evenings. Remember not to get too comfortable. If youchoose a time when you are tired and ready for bed, you will fall asleep! Also use this rule when takingclasses.

4. PLAN A MINIMUM OF TWO HOURS OF STUDY TIME PER WEEK FOR EVERYPROGRAM HOUR THAT YOU ARE TAKING - This sounds like a lot, and it is. However, you willsee the difference at exam time.

5. STUDY BEFORE YOU GO TO SLEEP - During sleep, the mind reviews new thoughts and ideas.It is to your advantage if the topic of your sleep review is your current course and not the plot of atelevision drama. Even if you study best in the morning, take a few minutes before going to sleep tofocus your thoughts on your studies.

6. STUDY DIFFICULT SUBJECTS FIRST - Most of the time, we study our favorite or easiestsubjects first, putting off more difficult tasks. But if you study your worst subjects first, the rest of theday will be a breeze. You will have a better understanding of the material and be less likely to fall asleepwhile studying.

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7. TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS - Avoid marathon study sessions. Like a runner, you will collapse atthe end or may not even make it through the race. Try studying at intervals of one hour, taking 10-15minute breaks each hour.

8. STUDY CONSTANTLY - If you utilize the time you spend waiting for the bus, in grocery lines, orat the post office or doctor's office, it adds up. Concentrating on your studies during any extra time youhave will pay off.

9. BE PREPARED - Make sure that when you begin to study you have everything you need. Too oftenstudents forget a second pen, a highlighter, or other materials and must get up for them. Along the waythey find the television, refrigerator, or the bed, and soon studying is no more than a second thought. Beprepared to discipline yourself.

10. TAKE THOROUGH NOTES - As you read the course materials, outline or highlight importantconcepts (no more than 10%). Look for hints from the author about significant topics or points. Be sureto jot down formulas or drawings that seem critical.

11. REVIEW AND REVISE YOUR NOTES AT THE END OF EACH MODULE - Go over yournotes to make them more concise by using a highlighter or creating an outline. Doing so is not only agreat review, but revising your notes may reveal certain ideas or concepts that you did not understand. Ifyou have taken good notes, you will not have to rely on the reading materials to study for the exams. Ifyour notes are concise and accurate, they will save you valuable time.

12. REMEMBER WHAT YOU STUDY - Studying is not like simple reading. Studying demandscomprehension and retention. When you study, study with intent, pay attention to details, repeat andreview the materials on an ongoing basis, and develop associations or mental pictures for key concepts.Determine what you want to accomplish this week and stick to it! Procrastination is the most difficulthabit to break. Ask yourself why you procrastinate and how you can change.

13. DEVELOP A REWARD SYSTEM - Believe it or not, it works. Bargain with yourself. If youachieve your goals for the week, treat yourself to something nice (even a "free day" without studying).Choose something that really feels like a reward. Avoid choosing sweets or food. You want to earnrewards, not gain pounds. Treat yourself to a movie, a favorite television show, a walk, sports, or extratime with a friend or family member. Vary your rewards. You will study harder, with lessprocrastination, if you reward yourself for your accomplishments. For further assistance with developingeffective study skills, contact counseling.