2024 Advising Forum
Photo by Heidi Flores
Advising Through Change and Transition
Friday, September 6th, 2024 at the Theater Arts Center
Schedule
| 9:00 - 9:30 AM | Coffee and Networking |
| 9:30 - 10:30 AM |
Welcome
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| 10:30 AM | Group photo and transit time |
| 10:45 - 11:45 AM | Concurrent Session 1 (see descriptions and locations below) |
| 11:45 AM | Transit time and mini break |
| 12:00 - 12:30 PM | Recognizing the Work of Advisors: Advising Community Recognitions and Awards |
| 12:30 - 1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Concurrent Session 2 (see descriptions and locations below) |
| 2:30 - 3:30 PM | Innovations & Initiatives Showcase and Networking Session
The Innovations and Initiatives Showcase promotes the sharing of ideas, information, and advising practices as a core part of our advising culture at UCSC. It is one way we can facilitate relationship building across our offices and work areas. We will be printing poster size versions of the Innovations and/or Initiatives that are featured as part of the showcase as well as linking them on our forum webpage as we get closer to the forum. |
Parking
Theater Arts Center parking information
Session 1 Workshops (10:45 - 11:45 AM):
1A: Transfer Success: Leveraging STARRS' Practices for Enhanced StudentSupport (Classroom E-100)
Join Jessica Parra Moya, Transfer Program Coordinator from STARRS, for an insightful session dedicated to advancing the success of transfer students through the STARRS framework and holistic practices. During our time together, we will address the 6 pillars and student outcomes that underpin STARRS' approach to supporting transfer students; from pre admission to post graduation. Participants will leave this session with actionable strategies and practical tools to center, uplift, and work with transfer students.
1B. Advising First Year Students Panel (Second Stage Theater)
Attend this session to hear how three units launched their first year advising initiatives to support students transitioning from high school to college. This panel will feature Solange Ramirez from Baskin Engineering, Amy Sanchez and Chrystle Weigand from Science Excellence, and Winnie Tang on behalf of Strategic Advising Initiatives.
Session 2 Workshops (1:30 - 2:30 PM):
2A: Career Advising for Academic Advisors (Classroom E-100)
As we know, Career Success services and resources span far beyond looking for post graduate employment. We encourage our students to engage with the career exploration and readiness process throughout their time at UCSC and we’ve identified student learning outcomes that support this. Join colleagues from Career Success for an interactive presentation where he will provide an overview of the type of resources offered through Career Services and how you, as academic advisors and other student services professionals can support the career readiness mission of our institution. What kind of exploration and assessment tools are available? What does career coaching look like on our campus? How can we maximize our limited time with students to encourage them to develop as professionals and identify a solid post graduate plan.
2B. Advisor Career Pathways Panel (Second Stage Theater)
Join the Director of Colleges Advising as she facilitates a panel conversation with a diverse group of colleagues across campus who serve our students. The panel will focus on how these colleagues' careers have grown and changed as their professional career in and out of academic advising has developed. The panel discussion showcases the different career pathways that academic advisors can pursue. Featured panelists include Leanna Gervais, Todd Hicks, Anum Qadir, and Molly Segale.
Innovations & Initiatives Showcase and Networking Session
Zoom workshops in November and March to help transfer students understand how to satisfy UC and GE requirements by taking more classes or by sending documents from their high school or community college.
UCSC Pre Med Post Bac Program
Designed for students who have already completed an undergraduate degree and are seeking to strengthen their academic credentials before applying to medical school. The program includes science courses, opportunities for clinical experience, preparation for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), and advising or mentorship to assist with the medical school application process.
Three Year Pathways: Who are Our Three Year Graduates?
Many students say they don't have time or energy for self-care. Teaching students the elements of self-compassion can be a more sustainable way to adapt to stressors. Research shows that using self-compassion techniques result in better outcomes. The poster details the work SHOP has been doing related to self-compassion and how advisors can use these concepts in their work.
All About Creative Technologies
An overview of the new online- and hybrid-modality Creative Technologies major in the Arts Division, including learning outcomes, course offerings, and information on student pathways to the major.
The First Year Transition Academy (FYTA) is a pilot program to increase the pathways in which international students can attend UCSC. In collaboration with Undergraduate Admissions, University Extension plans to offer transferable courses to First Year Fall Applicants who have accepted Winter Admissions to build an online cohort for a successful transition to UCSC in the Winter quarter.
Core conditions are concepts or attitudes that are utilized by counselors in person-centered therapy. These core conditions can be applied by academic advisors during their meetings with students. These counseling skills can be added to an advisor's toolkit to create a welcome and inclusive environment, build trust, and foster meaningful relationships with their advisees.
A program that allows students that have left the institution to take courses at UCSC. Students that just need a couple of courses to finish their degree can also take these courses through Open Campus. Graduates that need to complete pre-requisites for a Graduate program can take these courses through Open Campus. Open Campus students are not matriculated UCSC students.
UCSC Academic Standing Recovery Program
This poster provides an overview of the revamped Academic Standing Recovery Program - designed to support students who fall below good standing. The poster covers program development through assessment. A version of this poster was presented by Winnie Tang and Danielle Mello at the 2024 UCAAC in San Diego.
