College Access and Preparation Forum
Informational Sessions
The 2018 CAP Forum will feature informational sessions organized by the following tracks:
- Best Practices: Sharing effective actions to improve college access for all California students
- Student Success: Examining services and support that improve the academic achievement of our students
- Research and Data: Using demographic data, transcripts and scores to revolutionize our college access efforts
- Management and Leadership Development: Collaborating with and mentoring colleagues to cultivate career advancement
May 22: 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Padres Promotores de la Educación: Successful Strategies for Parent Engagement
Presenters:
- Stephanie Reyes-Tuccio, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Educational Partnerships, Center for Educational Partnerships, UC Irvine
- Amanda Valbuena, Director of Research and Evaluation, Center for Educational Partnerships, UC Irvine
- Rosa Harrizon, Parent Coordinator, Santa Ana College
- Elfega Gaona, Center for Education Partnerships Parent, UC Irvine
Track: Best Practices
Resource: Presentation slides
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Racial and Ethnic Self-Reporting: Implications for Student Advising
Presenter: Tae-Sun Kim, Manager of Strategic Diversity Initiatives, UC Office of the President
Track: Student Success
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Self-Service Data Products for Program Planning and Evaluation
Presenter: Isaiah Lankham, Senior Research Analyst, Diversity and Engagement, UC Office of the President
Track: Research and Data
Resource: Session handout
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Cultivating Success for Staff Members: Best Practices for Training New College Access Professionals, Part I
Presenters:
- Claudia Morales, Director of EAOP and Director of Products and Services, Center for Educational Partnerships, UC Berkeley
- Yvette Flores, Director, Destination College Advising Corps, Center for Educational Partnerships, UC Berkeley
Track: Management and Leadership Development
Resources:
Presentation slides
Session handout
May 22: 1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Powerful Tools for Equity and Preparedness: SAT, Khan Academy and LBUSD’s College Readiness Guides
Presenters:
- Dr. Christopher Lund, Assistant Superintendent of Research and School Improvement, Long Beach Unified School District
- Carol Ortega, Program Administrator, High School Counseling, Long Beach Unified School District
Track: Best Practices
Resource: Presentation slides
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UC Scout: A-G and AP High School Courses Online
Presenter: Kevin Heller, Associate Dean, UC Scout
Track: Student Success
Resource: Presentation slides
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Improving Pathways to College in California
Track: Research and Data
Presenter: Hans Johnson, Director, Public Policy Institute of California Higher Education Center
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Cultivating Success for Staff Members: Best Practices for Training New College Access Professionals, Part II
Presenters:
- Claudia Morales, Director of EAOP and Director of Products and Services, Center for Educational Partnerships, UC Berkeley
- Yvette Flores, Director, Destination College Advising Corps, Center for Educational Partnerships, UC Berkeley
Track: Management and Leadership
Resources:
Presentation slides
Session handout
May 22: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
At the conclusion of Day 1, join colleagues for facilitated conversations on current topics in the college access and preparation realm. This is a great opportunity to meet new colleagues in specialty areas similar to your own. Round table discussions will focus on STEM curricula, Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), data, and the high-school-to-college transition.
May 23: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Smoothing the Way: Removing Obstacles to Student Success
Presenters:
- Summer Serpas, English Instructor, Irvine Valley College
- Shawn Whalen, Senior Program Officer, College Futures Foundation
Track: Best Practices
Resource: Presentation slides
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Helping Students Navigate the Transfer Path to UC: Clarifying Options and Exploring Tools
Presenter: Evera Spears, Associate Director, Advocacy and Partnerships, Student Affairs — Undergraduate Admissions, UC Office of the President
Track: Student Success
Resource: Presentation slides
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Transcript Evaluation Service: An Updated Overview
Presenter: Michael L. Burton, Program Manager, Transcript Evaluation Service, UC Office of the President
Track: Research and Data
Resource: Presentation slides
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Development Tools: Engaging Funders to Supplement and Expand College Access Work
Moderator: Alfred Herrera, Director, Center for Community College Partnerships, UCLA
Panelists:
- Max Espinoza, Senior Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Tom Ahn, Executive Director, MESA, UC Office of the President
Track: Management and Leadership Development
May 23: 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
The Changing Immigration Landscape and its Impact on College Access
Presenter: Andrea Gaytan, Director, AB540 Undocumented Student Center, UC Davis
Track: Best Practices
Resource: Presentation slides
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Inspirational Approaches to College Attainment for Young Men of Color
Presenters:
- Priscilla Enriquez, Chief Impact and Strategy Officer, Sacramento Region Community Foundation
- Michael Lynch, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Improve Your Tomorrow
Track: Student Success
Resource: Presentation slides
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Educational Empowerment: Culturally Sustaining Pathways to and Through Higher Education
Presenter: Dr. Vajra Watson, Director, Research and Policy for Equity and Founder, Sacramento Area Youth Speaks (SAYS), UC Davis
Track: Research and Data
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Motivating, Recognizing and Rewarding Employees
Presenter: Joanna Trammell, Program Manager, Culture, Engagement and Diversity, Operations, UC Office of the President
Track: Management and Leadership Development
Resource: Presentation slides