Counselor / Instructor
Hartnell College

411 Central Avenue
Salinas, California 93901
Phone: (831) 759-6057
Office: Merrill Hall 21
Email: ipando@hartnell.edu

Educational Background

Doctorate in Educational Administration Ed.D.
University of La Verne

Master of Science in Counseling/School Psychology M.S.
Calif.State University, Fullerton

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology B.A.
Calif.State University, Fullerton

Teaching Areas and Research Interests

College Study Skills,Career Development,Mentoring,Strategic Planning,Organizational Development,Conflict Resolution,Latino Student Success,Leadership,Student Outreach and Recruitment, College Orientation, University Transfer

Community Interests

Youth Sports and Coaching,Networking and the Latino Community

Areas of Counseling Expertise

Math, Science and Engineering,
Health Careers,Nursing(RN&LVN),University Transfer,Teaching/Liberal Studies,Early Childhood Education,All Majors/Undecided Students,Computer&Information Sciences,Bilingual/ESL Students,At Risk Students

Welcome/Bienvenidos

This page has been designed to provide Counseling/Advising information.The career,educational and occupational information will enhance your personal and career knowledge. All students are encouraged to explore the pages and make a Counseling appointment to clarify any educational or career question.

Counselors Offer the Following Services

Counselors are available to assist students on an individual or group basis with a variety of educational/academic concerns. In addition to what is listed below, we can also help you with Time and Stress Management,Interpersonal Communication Skills,Study Skills,and Conflict Resolution. For any assistance, please call us at 755-6820 to make an appointment Mondays through Fridays.

Educational/Academic Counseling

Hartnell&Prospective Students
Counselors are available to talk with currently enrolled as well as prospective students about a variety of issues such as:

Choice of Major Developing an Educational Plan Adjustment to College Life College Preparation and Requirements College Resources Strategies for College Success

Referrals to Other Resources Motivation Interest/Skill Testing Dealing with Bureaucracy University Preparation and Transfer Scholarships & Financial Aid

Vocational Counseling

Counselors are available to talk to students about the following:

Career Development Choice of Major/Careers Interest Skill Testing and Interpretation

Decision Making Learning Style Strategies

Study Skills

Counselors are available to talk to students about the following:

Study Skills Tips Time Management

Test Anxiety Test Taking Skills

Probation/Disqualification Counseling

Every semester some Hartnell College students are placed on academic probation or disqualified due to below average grades. Counselors are available to assist these students with the following:

Assessment of what led to below average GPA Study Skills information Time Management Decision Making Choosing a Major Interest/Skill Testing

Personal Problems Procrastination Adjustment to College Educational Planning Goal Setting

Individual Counseling

Individual Counseling facilitates the exploration and resolution of personal problems and issues according to the needs of the individual. Some of the issues often addressed in individual counseling sessions include:

Depression Anxiety Loneliness Self-Esteem

Cross-Cultural issues Dealing with physical or emotional abuse Difficulty defining problems Problem Solving

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[Certificates of Skills Acquisition]

[Strategies for College Success]