Events for Advisers, 2017-2018
Informational, Training, and Development Events for Advisers
*Also see External Conferences for events not locally hosted at UC Santa Cruz.
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🍁 Fall 2017 🍁
Wednesday, September 13, Humanities Lecture Hall
We hope you will be able to attend the annual Opening Fall Meeting sponsored by the Registrar's Office.
Thursday, October 25, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Kerr Hall room 8 (Mac Lab)
Attend this overview of Infoview reporting, led by Tony Soottinanchai of the Office of Campus Advising Coordination. Topics will include: Finding and Running Reports, Shared Academic Advising Folders, Prompts and Options, Importing/Exporting, Inbox Reports, and InfoView Related Excel tricks.
There is limited seating for this event, and prior registration is required. To register, contact Tony at tsoottin@ucsc.edu.
Friday, December 8, 9:00 a.m. -10:30 p.m., Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room
Welcome new UCSC Advisers! We hope you will join us for this year's "Winter Warm Up"- the Annual New Adviser Welcome Event. The event will be held on Friday, December 8th, 9:00-10:30am at the Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room in the Bay Tree Building.
Every fall, members of the campus-wide advising community gather to welcome new advisers who have joined the UCSC community, and recognize seasoned UCSC advisers who have moved into a new position within the advising community.
This year's event is sponsored by the Office of Campus Advising Coordination (Division of Undergraduate Education) with support from staff in the Anthropology Department and the Educational Opportunity Program.
Wednesday, December 13, 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m., Namaste Lounge
This meeting is designed specifically for college and department advisers to get together to coordinate efforts, build community, and develop strategies for supporting students in our shared work.
Following up from last year's theme focused on supporting first year students, this year's theme will focus on what we can do to coordinate our shared work with sophomores as they move through the university and make important progress towards graduation by securing a major.
We look forward to seeing you there!
⛄ Winter 2018 ⛄
Tuesday, January 23, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30a.m., Charles E. Merrill Lounge
In today’s work environment, many of us feel pressured to work faster, harder and longer hours. It’s easy to allow our jobs to become our lives. For many, this can lead to burnout, resulting in decreased productivity and dissatisfaction, among other things. Participants in this program will examine causes of burnout, as well as potential remedies. They also will come out of this seminar with ideas to decrease their likelihood of experiencing burnout. RSVP here.
- Presented by OPTUM Professional Development Trainer Lisa Richardson MA, RDN
As a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist with a graduate degree in Exercise Science, Lisa's baseline knowledge is in helping clients combine appropriate eating and consistent activity to improve both physical and mental health.
More recently, she has tailored her continuing education to emphasize the most current topic affecting our health, namely, stress. She has completed coursework in “Better Brains, Better Bodies”, “Stress, Resilience, and Happiness” and “Burnout, Stress, and Fatigue” given by Dr. Michael Howard (PhD.) an internationally known neuro psychologist with expertise in brain-body behavior.
Thursday, January 25, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Charles E. Merrill Lounge
Learn to better leverage the student success data your institution has to prioritize students with the greatest needs. During this training we will use a proven methodology to work through three common challenges that advisors face in working with students. You will leave with a set of steps you can apply to your every day advising practice. RSVP here.
-Webinar Presented by Academic Impressions
Wednesday, February 1, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Cervantes & Velasquez Conference, Room 305, Bay Tree Building
Join us for Summer Session Valentine's Info Sessions for Advisers! During this brief presentation, we'll indulge in coffee and sweet treats and you'll hear all the summer 2018 details, like:
• 2018 courses, including 30+ online• Tuition and fees• Financial aid• Adviser resourcesWe'll also have our 2018 poster, postcards, and swag for you to pick up.
RSVP: http://bit.ly/2zY6F4H (we'd like to make sure we have enough treats!)
This year, we'll also be having a Peer Adviser event which will take place on the same day from 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. We've emailed Peer Advisers directly, but in case we missed yours, they can find out more and RSVP directly at http://bit.ly/2nq73og
We're looking forward to seeing you there!
If you can't make it, but would still like information, or if you have any questions, please email jgallach@ucsc.edu.
Tuesday, February 20, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Charles E. Merrill Lounge
The goal of this seminar is to give you some tools for making decisions about managing multiple priorities whether they’re another person’s priorities or your own. We’ll discuss the challenges of managing multiple priorities at work and learn new approaches for managing these multiple priorities. RSVP here.
- Presented by OPTUM Professional Development Trainer Lana Panfilova
Lana Panfilova is trained in T-group Facilitation, NTL Group Facilitation, Integral Somatic Psychotherapy (ISP), Emotional Matrix (eMatrix) Coaching, Receive Your Life Coaching, and Cross Cultural Awareness. She has an MA in Transpersonal Psychology, an MA in International Relations, and fifteen years of experience in the High Tech Industry as a Senior Program Manager, Project Manager, facilitator of Agile Implementation, and Agile Training/Coaching. Lana has helped build and manage Teams, Projects and Programs for United Airlines, CBS Interactive, Aha Radio (mobile internet streaming), and AdsWizz (a global leading provider of on-line audio advertising solutions). Lana is currently focused on expanding the “Communication Ventures Group” to facilitate “Authentic Communication” by guiding Individuals and teams to overcome differences, fears and self-doubts and as a result be able to express more “Heart Intelligence” in both life and work.
Monday, March 26, UCSC Coastal Campus
The Winter Advising Forum is an annual all-day professional development event for campus advisers. Information is posted here. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT and space is limited. The deadline to register is March 16.
🌷 Spring 2018 🌷
Monday, April 16, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Baobab Lounge
Explores the personal characteristics associated with being able to positively cope with unexpected challenges. The concept of stress hardiness is defined and discussed. RSVP here.
- Presented by OPTUM Professional Development Trainer Lana Panfilova
Lana Panfilova is trained in T-group Facilitation, NTL Group Facilitation, Integral Somatic Psychotherapy (ISP), Emotional Matrix (eMatrix) Coaching, Receive Your Life Coaching, and Cross Cultural Awareness. She has an MA in Transpersonal Psychology, an MA in International Relations, and fifteen years of experience in the High Tech Industry as a Senior Program Manager, Project Manager, facilitator of Agile Implementation, and Agile Training/Coaching. Lana has helped build and manage Teams, Projects and Programs for United Airlines, CBS Interactive, Aha Radio (mobile internet streaming), and AdsWizz (a global leading provider of on-line audio advertising solutions). Lana is currently focused on expanding the “Communication Ventures Group” to facilitate “Authentic Communication” by guiding Individuals and teams to overcome differences, fears and self-doubts and as a result be able to express more “Heart Intelligence” in both life and work.
Wednesday, April 30, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., Charles E. Merrill Lounge
Offers participants practical, timely tips that can contribute to employee motivation and increased productivity. Managers and supervisors will learn how communication and personal management styles can contribute to or detract from employee motivation and morale. RSVP here.
- Presented by OPTUM Professional Development Trainer Lana Panfilova
Lana Panfilova is trained in T-group Facilitation, NTL Group Facilitation, Integral Somatic Psychotherapy (ISP), Emotional Matrix (eMatrix) Coaching, Receive Your Life Coaching, and Cross Cultural Awareness. She has an MA in Transpersonal Psychology, an MA in International Relations, and fifteen years of experience in the High Tech Industry as a Senior Program Manager, Project Manager, facilitator of Agile Implementation, and Agile Training/Coaching. Lana has helped build and manage Teams, Projects and Programs for United Airlines, CBS Interactive, Aha Radio (mobile internet streaming), and AdsWizz (a global leading provider of on-line audio advertising solutions). Lana is currently focused on expanding the “Communication Ventures Group” to facilitate “Authentic Communication” by guiding Individuals and teams to overcome differences, fears and self-doubts and as a result be able to express more “Heart Intelligence” in both life and work.
Monday, May 14, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Stevenson College room 175
The All Hands Meeting is held each May to inform the campus academic and advising community about the size and characteristics of the fall incoming frosh class, to explore upcoming academic and enrollment trends at UC Santa Cruz. and to provide an opportunity to discuss strategies for successfully advising, accommodating, and enrolling our new students.
Thursday, May 17 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Merrill Cultural Center (optional reception, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
The UCSC Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Team invites advisers to their Multicultural Advising Conference. This professional development opportunity will use interactive theater to focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in the advising context. This conference will provide advisers an opportunity to examine student experiences and reflect on strategies that support validation and student success. The format of interactive theater will be utilized to bring light to issues and opportunities within the advising setting.
To participate please register here by April 16. Limited space is available and registrants will receive a confirmation regarding their participation by May 1.
Following the conference in May, there will be regularly scheduled opportunities for advisers to come together for ongoing dialogue as a learning community of HSI Advising Fellows. Questions can be directed to Sara Sanchez at ssanch34@ucsc.edu or 831-459-2274.
Monday, June 4, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Charles E. Merrill Lounge
Learning about coaching and development helps managers and supervisors acknowledge and apply appropriate techniques in their communications with employees. Participants will be able to successfully identify and address coaching situations, maintain workplace relationships with subordinate staff, develop employees, and improve productivity and trust. RSVP here.
- Presented by OPTUM Professional Development Trainer Lana Panfilova
Lana Panfilova is trained in T-group Facilitation, NTL Group Facilitation, Integral Somatic Psychotherapy (ISP), Emotional Matrix (eMatrix) Coaching, Receive Your Life Coaching, and Cross Cultural Awareness. She has an MA in Transpersonal Psychology, an MA in International Relations, and fifteen years of experience in the High Tech Industry as a Senior Program Manager, Project Manager, facilitator of Agile Implementation, and Agile Training/Coaching. Lana has helped build and manage Teams, Projects and Programs for United Airlines, CBS Interactive, Aha Radio (mobile internet streaming), and AdsWizz (a global leading provider of on-line audio advertising solutions). Lana is currently focused on expanding the “Communication Ventures Group” to facilitate “Authentic Communication” by guiding Individuals and teams to overcome differences, fears and self-doubts and as a result be able to express more “Heart Intelligence” in both life and work.
😎 Summer 2018 😎
Thursday, June 21, 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Location Varies
(Also available on June 28)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an 8 hour class. Participants learn a five-step action plan to help loved ones, colleagues, neighbors and others to cope with mental health problems. Participants that complete the class receive a three-year certification in MHFA.
Similar to traditional First Aid and CPR, Mental Health First Aid is help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis until professional treatment is obtained or the crisis resolves.
Mental Health First Aid is an empirically-backed public education and prevention tool - it improves the public's knowledge of mental health problems and connects people with care for their mental health problems.
We teach the Higher Education version of the adult MHFA course on campus.
Please contact Mike Yamauchi-Gleason directly to sign up for this class.
Friday, July 13, 9:30 - 11:00 AM, Nat Sci Annex 101
The info-session includes a good deal of information advisers will need to know prior to orientation, and will help coordinate our advising to best serve our incoming frosh and transfer students. Some of the items we cover:
• Important enrollment information
• Expectations for curricular capacity, and advising strategies to support a smooth enrollment process
• Information on new initiatives and new policies, and
• General orientation information
Webinar Recording: Date and location TBD
Overview: As research evidence continues to emerge on grit, resilience, growth mindset, and self-efficacy, it's increasingly important to separate fact from fiction about what we know and don't know about non-cognitive skills, as well as the boundary conditions of their impact on student success. Student success professionals need to know how they can apply the research to-date to their particular institutions and student populations to avoid over-promising or underestimating the role of non-cognitive skills. From this webinar, participants will develop a solid understanding of both the research findings to date about non-cognitive skills, as well as a conceptual framework and process to use those findings to draw up and evaluate programs on their campuses.
Registrar Fall Opening Meeting
Infoview for Academic Advisers
New Adviser Welcome
Academic Advising Community Meeting
Avoiding Burnout
Using Data to Inform Advising
We ♥ Advisers: Summer Session 2018 Info Sessions
Managing Priorities to Maximize Your Day
Winter Advising Forum
Building Resiliency
Building Motivation and Morale in the Workplace (for Supervisors and Managers)
All Hands Meeting
Multicultural Advising Conference
Coaching Techniques (for Supervisors and Managers)
Mental Health First Aid
Pre-Orientation Info-Session for Advisers
Growth Mindset, Grit & Self-Efficacy: Research Findings & Practical Applications
