Advancing Practice

Supporting Undocumented Students post-SCOTUS Ruling on DACA

Wednesday, July 1, 1:00-2:15pm.

Join our Undocumented Student Program(link is external) staff as we provide an overview of the June 18th Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruling on DACA, and learn how we can collectively move forward by sharing and implementing best practices in efforts to support our undocumented students.

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Difficult Decisions

Friday, May 1, 2020 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

As this unprecedented semester nears its end, our students are facing very challenging decisions, in addition to navigating complex issues around family, basic needs, well-being, and academics. We are being called upon to assist students through these difficult decisions which are unlike any we have faced before. Please join us as we think together as a community about how best to support our students. We will grapple with some challenging student scenarios and learn from each other and our panel of...

Undergraduate Tuition Stability Plan Update | February 15

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The University of California is implementing a new Tuition Stability Plan effective fall 2022-23. Information about the plan will roll out this spring for continuing and new undergraduate students. Please join us for this session to learn about this program, and the resources currently available to answer the inevitable questions from students! Topics will include the rollout timeline, basic policy information, and how to look up a student's tuition cohort in our student systems....

Supporting Students in Distress

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 | 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

In this session tailored to student-facing staff and faculty, learn about the Center for Support and Intervention's campus community prevention initiatives, how to recognize indicators of distress in students, and about how to refer students to key campus resources. For situations that are more intense or concerning, learn how...

Study Abroad 101: Student Services Edition!

Thursday, October 15, 2020 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Berkeley Study Abroad will provide you with information and tools to help you feel more comfortable advising undergraduate students on study abroad. We will share an update on the current state of study abroad at UC Berkeley given the challenges related to COVID-19, and an update on where...

Spring '21 Enrollment & Undergraduate Retention Strategies

Thursday, October 8, 2020 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Please join us for an Advancing Practice presentation about the upcoming Spring 2021 enrollment period and undergraduate retention strategies in light of the Chancellor’s...

Personal Writing for Self-Care

Friday, December 18, 2020 | 11:00 a.m.

What a year this has been.

As 2020 nears its end, so many of us are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted and have had no time to simply slow down and reflect on our lives and experiences.

Today’s session is just for YOU and your emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. During our time together, we will practice using a variety of personal writing exercises as a way of tuning in to our inner voice of wisdom and creativity. In a spacious and supportive...

Hearing Students' Voices: Survey Results Tell Stories of COVID-19 & the 2020 Berkeley Student Experience

Thursday, November 19, 2020 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Please join the Office of Planning and Analysis, the Division of Undergraduate Education, and the Division of Equity & Inclusion for an overview of the student experience during COVID-19, as revealed through the UC Undergraduate Student Experience Survey (UCUES) and the most recent Pulse surveys....

L&S Office of Undergraduate Advising Spotlight

Friday, November 13, 2020 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Discover how a re-energized focus on strategic planning and a commitment to equity and access have led to several exciting initiatives in the L&S Office of Undergraduate Advising! A few highlights include trailblazing communications efforts, a new L&S neighborhood model,...

Gender Inclusion: Advising Trans and Nonbinary Students | March 7

Monday, March 7, 2022 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

This session will introduce core concepts, policies, and practices to assist advisors in understanding and engaging trans and nonbinary identities and communities. The workshop will provide attendees with practices to create gender inclusive spaces to support trans and nonbinary students.

Topics Covered:

Core concepts and definitions Policies & practices impacting trans and nonbinary communities Creating affirming spaces - Inclusive practices and...