- Offers easy access through WVC Go app, WVC home page tab or MyPortal.
- Enables instructors, counselors and advisors to send alerts if there are concerns about academic performance, “kudos” to acknowledge good performance and referrals to additional support services.
- Enables online appointment scheduling with instructors.
- Coming Spring 2023, advisors and support service offices will begin to schedule through Starfish.
- Provides students with a view of their “Success Network” in one place—including information about current instructors and advisors.
- Includes a list of all student support offices that can help students.
How to Schedule A Counseling Appointment
Starfish for Students
West Valley College is using Starfish for:
- Progress Check-in
- Referrals
- Appointment Scheduling
- Student Education Planning
- You can also use Starfish to connect with resources at other colleges within State Center Community College District.
As a student, Starfish creates a success network of communication that helps ensure you are connected and that the right people are able to provide you with assistance as needed!
Student Videos
Counseling Features
Calendar Manager BasicsAdding a Calendar Manager & Scheduling AppointmentsHow to add a Calendar ManagerSteps for Calendar Managers to add appointments on another person's calendarCreating and adding a recurring zoom to student appointmentsPreparing for a Productive Student MeetingClosing an appointment with outcome & speednotesWorking on a referral to closureAssigning a referral
Summer 2023 Training Schedule
| Date | Time | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, June 28 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Counselors |
| Thursday, June 29 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Counselors |
| Tuesday, July 11 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Counselors |
| Wednesday, July 19 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Classified Professionals |
| Thursday, July 27 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Counselors |
| Monday, August 7 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | DESP |
| Tuesday, August 8 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Open session for Counselors |
| Wednesday, August 9 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Open session for All |
Faculty Video Training