Advancing Practice

Election 2020: Supporting Our Students and Ourselves

Friday, October 30, 2020 | 1:30 - 2:45 p.m.

It is abundantly clear to all of us that this is an election season like no other. In response, Berkeley students are leading efforts to encourage our campus community to register to vote, inform students about the electoral process and choices, and make voting more accessible.

At the same time, a 2018...

Celebrating Our Collective Efforts

Monday, December 14, 2020 | 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

To all of our Advising, Student Support, and Student Services Staff:

Please join us Monday, December 14th from 3:00-4:30 p.m. to celebrate the collective efforts of our advising and student services community! We look forward to honoring your on-going hard work and dedication to supporting students and each other during these deeply challenging times. We also look forward to spending time together for some much needed joy, laughter, music, games, and prizes!...

Writing Your Statement of Advising Philosophy

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Create an initial draft, or update your current advising philosophy statement. Community members and participants of the Advancing Practice Certificate Program are invited to join this 90 minute session as presenter Amy Azuma helps us reflect on our professional and personal journeys as educators. This workshop will be interactive, there will be both breakout groups and individual member participation, and participants will conclude this session with answers to prompts that help them write a professional statement...

Who Are The People In Your Neighborhood? Transfer Students!

Tuesday, July 13, 2021 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Presented by the Transfer Student Success Group (TSSG)

Get to know some transfer alums, current transfer students and some of the members of the ...

The Science of Burnout Prevention: How to Manage Stress and Maintain Mental Wellbeing

Thursday, August 5, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

In this rapid-fire session, Dr. Sahar Yousef will discuss how burnout became officially classified as a disease in 2019 by the World Health Organization, what distinguishes burnout from excess stress or depression, what burnout does to the body, and provide a practical tool set of strategies on how burnout can be beat.

Presenter: Dr. Sahar Yousef, Haas School of Business

[Re]Introduction to the Global Academic Advising Association with Dr. Melinda Anderson

Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Melinda Anderson, the new Executive Director of the Global Academic Advising Association (...

Support Your Students with Artificial Intelligence! New Chatbot Comes to Berkeley

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Come test drive the new chatbot with us LIVE. Bring your questions - our bot will have the answers!

Do you speak or know Vietnamese or simplified Chinese? Our chatbot is multilingual and we could use your help testing it during this session.

Learn more about the new chatbot tool implemented by Student Affairs. The artificially intelligent chatbot handles questions related to Financial Aid, Registration, REC Sports, Billing and...

Strategies for Reducing Stereotype Threat in Advising and Student Services

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

This interactive session/workshop provides an overview of stereotype threat and how it impacts student engagement and success. We will introduce strategies, such as wise criticism, that can mitigate stereotype threat in your interactions and promote a greater sense of belonging. We will provide you with opportunities to apply these strategies through small breakout sessions and whole group dialogues.

This workshop is based on a module from Berkeley's new Equity-Oriented Advising and Coaching model.

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Advising Fellows Program & Advancing Practice Certification Program: Information Sessions

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. & Friday, November 20, 2020 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Interested in leveling up your advising practices while building community with fellow student services professionals on campus?

Whether you’re relatively new to this work or are a seasoned expert, join us to learn about opportunities to work with colleagues across campus as you develop new skills, build upon the ones you have, and contribute your experiences to our community of practice.

We will describe the revitalized...

#MoreThanAnAthlete: The Racial Justice Leadership of Cal's Student-Athletes

Thursday, October 22, 2020 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Co-sponsored by the Athletic Study Center and Berkeley’s Cameron Institute for Student-Athlete Development.

In this very special presentation, hear from three of our student athlete leaders about their lived experiences at Cal and in the world, why they chose to speak out and take action on racial justice, and what they would like our advising and student services community to know. All three of our panelists helped create...