The Counselors Role in a Changing Landscape Technology, Equity, and Vision 2030 ASCCC Counseling Paper (2025 Update) Presenters Juan Camacho Los Angeles Southwest College Mark Edward Osea ASCCC Area B Representative Luke Lara ASCCC
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The Counselor’s Role in a Changing Landscape Technology, Equity, and Vision 2030
ASCCC Counseling Paper (2025 Update)<br>
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Presenters Juan Camacho – Los Angeles Southwest College
Mark Edward Osea – ASCCC Area B Representative
Luke Lara – ASCCC South Representative
Stephanie Curry – ASCCC North Representative 2<br>
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Webinar Description Join us for an in-depth discussion of The Role of Counseling Faculty and Delivery of Counseling Services in the California Community Colleges (2025 Update), developed by the ASCCC Transfer, Articulation, and Student Services Committee. This updated paper reflects the rapidly evolving landscape of counseling in a post-pandemic, Vision 2030-aligned system. The session will explore how counseling faculty advance equity and student success through trauma informed and culturally responsive practices, innovative use of technology and AI, guided pathways, and collaborative approaches with paraprofessionals and faculty advisors. Participants will gain insights into current legislation affecting counseling, strategies for integrating IDEAA principles, and recommendations for local academic senates to strengthen governance, advocacy, and professional development for counseling faculty statewide. 3<br>
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The Paper The Role of Counseling Faculty and Delivery of Counseling Services in the California Community Colleges - A 2025 Update 4<br>
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Why This Update Matters Significant changes since the seminal 2012 paper
Impact of COVID-19 on counseling delivery
Alignment with Vision 2030, including Guided Pathways
Increased focus on equity, trauma-informed care, and mental health
Impacts of evolving technology and AI 5<br>
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Vision 2030 and Counseling Equity in access, support, and success
Guided Pathways as a core framework
Counselors as key agents of systemic change
Personalized student support and advocacy 6<br>
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Evolving Role of Counseling Faculty Academic, career, and personal counseling
Holistic, student-centered approaches
Teaching, curriculum development, and assessment
Leadership in governance and policy development
Beyond Counseling: Outreach, Events, & Coordination 7<br>
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Equity-Minded & Trauma-Informed Practices Cultural humility and responsiveness
Addressing systemic barriers for disproportionately impacted students
Trauma-informed crisis counseling and intervention
Building belonging, resilience, and validation 8<br>
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Technology & Virtual Counseling Expansion of online counseling
Ensuring comparable services across modalities
Addressing the digital divide
Maintaining ethical and FERPA-compliant practices 9<br>
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Artificial Intelligence in Counseling Student inquiry and career guidance tools
Academic planning and early alert systems
Career readiness and workforce alignment
Ethical use, equity considerations, and human-centered counseling 10<br>
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Counselors, Paraprofessionals, and Faculty Advisors Clear distinctions in roles and responsibilities
Paraprofessionals as support—not replacement
Faculty advisors as discipline-specific guides
Counseling faculty leadership in role definition 11<br>
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Guided Pathways & Case Management Pathway-based counseling models
Proactive, relationship-centered support
Retention, completion, and momentum
Data-informed interventions 12<br>
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Data, Reporting and VAR Role of Faculty in Reporting
Role in Data Discussions and Decisions
Vision Aligned Reporting (VAR) 13<br>
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Legislation/Regulations Impacting Counseling AB 705 & AB 1705: Guided Self-Placement
Education Plan requirements (Title 5)
Mental health partnerships and funding
SB 241 (Cervantes)
Ongoing policy evolution 14<br>
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Noncredit & Specialized Counseling Noncredit-to-credit transitions
Adult learners and workforce pathways
Support for special populations (EOPS, DSPS, Umoja, Veterans)
Wraparound and case management approaches 15<br>
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Leadership and Participatory Governance Key areas of 10+1
Curriculum
Policies on student success
Enrollment
Course Taking Patterns
General Education 16<br>
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Recommendations for Local Academic Senates Strengthen counseling faculty roles in governance
Advocate for appropriate staffing and ratios
Support professional development
Ensure ethical and equitable use of technology 17<br>
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Key Takeaways Counseling faculty are central to Vision 2030 success
Equity, technology, and human connection must coexist
Local senates play a critical advocacy role
The future of counseling is collaborative and student-centered 18<br>
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What’s Next? Standards of Practice for California Community College Counseling Faculty and Programs: A 2026 Update
Purpose: Essential background on the functions and responsibilities of counseling programs and faculty.
What will be new: It reflects changes that have reshaped California Community College counseling over the past decade, including the rapid evolution of technology; the growth of virtual, hybrid, and AI-enhanced student services; shifts in state accountability frameworks; changes to transfer and career pathways; and a deeper recognition of the need for equity-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed counseling. 19<br>
