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First Time in College (FTIC) Team

Purpose:

As a first-year student you are assigned to a Certified Advisor (CA) who assists you, beginning immediately following New Student Orientation (NSO), during this very important entry to college. Your CA first assists you, during your mandatory Group Advising (GA) session, with:

We encourage you to build a meaningful relationship with your assigned advisor and schedule advising appointments each semester so you are best prepared for the exciting year you will have as a SAC ARMADILLO!

Advising Syllabus - FTIC Review your First Year syllabus to view your step-by-step advising plan 

Group Advising Presentation Learn more about important policies and registration details

Moody Learning Center (MLC) 1st Floor
Email: sac-fticadvis@ftigo.com
(please include your Banner ID number in your email)

Advising Team Lead

Maria Rogers
Location: Moody Learning Center (MLC 100)
Telephone: 210-486-0339
E-mail: mrogers3@ftigo.com

Certified Advisors

Rigo Amaya

Location: Moody Learning Center (MLC 100)
E-mail: ramaya12@ftigo.com

ADVICE FROM RIGO

  • Recommended Resource: I would recommend you speak with Student Life. Get involved on campus and make connections. Networking is key to success.
  • Reflection: One thing I wished I did while in college was internships . 
Maria Cooper

Location: Moody Learning Center (MLC 100)
E-mail: mcooper@ftigo.com

ADVICE FROM MARIA

  • Recommended Resource: The Advocacy Center provides a holistic approach to meet students where they are in their lives.
  • Reflection: While I was in school I wish I would have applied for scholarships.
Jennifer Correa

Location: Moody Learning Center (MLC 100)
E-mail: jcorrea1@ftigo.com

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ADVICE FROM JEN

  • Recommended Resource: Our Student Advocacy Center: they have many types of resources from workshops to the grab and go and resources from the community and campus.
  • Reflection: One thing I wished I did while in college was take advantage of the study abroad program. 
Kyle Destefano

Location: Moody Learning Center (MLC 100)
E-mail: kdestefano@ftigo.com

Melissa Guerra

Location: Moody Learning Center (MLC 100)
E-mail: mjimenez11@ftigo.com

ADVICE FROM MELISSA

  • Recommended Resource: Tutoring! It is part of the services included in tuition and the help that tutoring provides can make a difference in whether or not you pass a class. At times, you may be discouraged because your grades are so low and do not think that tutoring will make a difference, but instructors and professors will see that you are making an effort and may give extra credit for attending. I can personally attest to this as this was the case for me in my early college career in the all too dreaded subject, Math!
  • Reflection: Join a student group. As I was a non-traditional student, it was hard to manage returing to school and all the other obligations of having a family. If you can manage it and can fit it in, I would recommend joining a student group. There are so many options you can choose from and if there isn't one available that focuses on your interests, you can submit a request to start a new group.  
Marilyn Luna

Location: Moody Learning Center (MLC 100)
E-mail: mluna172@ftigo.com

Karyn McCarty

Location: Moody Learning Center (MLC 100)
E-mail: kmccarty10@ftigo.com

Valerie Najera

Location: Moody Learning Center (MLC 100)

Crystal Olivo

Location: Moody Learning Center (MLC 100)
E-mail: colivo12@ftigo.com

Edward Rangel

Location: Moody Learning Center (MLC 100)
E-mail: erangel20@ftigo.com

ADVICE FROM ED

  • Recommended Resource: Tech Support will surely need to reach out to students on more than one occasion.
  • Reflection: I wish that I would have participated in Study Abroad.  
Information

Fall 2024 Service Hours
(Sep. 4 - Dec. 7)

Appointments (visit Nagivate for advisor availability)
Mon (9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
Wed (9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
Thu (9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

On-campus Drop-ins
Tues (8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
Fri (11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
1st Sat. each month (9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) 

Virtual Drop-ins
Tues (9:00 a.m. to noon)
Tues (2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Fri (1:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

(Check On-campus & Virtual Drop-in Advising schedules, in First-come First-serve Assistance, for details)  

Students are seen by Certified Advisors on an open-advising and/or appointment basis. You are encouraged to plan ahead for your advising session to avoid an extended wait time. 
* Expect e-mail responses within 2 business days