Incentive Awards Program (IAP) joins the Office of Student Development The Incentive Awards Program (IAP) moved to the Office of Student Development as of June 1, 2012. The IAP provides a wonderfully successful model for assisting students in their academic and social transition to Cal. As their mission fits closely with that of OSD, we look forward to integrating the fine work of our IAP colleagues with that of the OSD team. We will continue to work closely with campus colleagues to assist students in maximizing their Cal experience. Announcing the Learning Outcomes Report On behalf of the Office of Student Development, we are pleased to issue the inaugural edition of our Learning Outcomes Report. This report is a collaborative effort of all the units within the Office of Student Development, including New Student Services, Academic Services, Residential Living, Family Housing, and Student Engagement. This report outlines the process used to determine our department-wide learning outcomes, the strategies used to assess them, a summary of the results, and a discussion on the plans to use those results to provide better support and service for our students. The simple purpose of the report is to paint a picture of the complex, multifaceted co-curricular learning that occurs within the life of a college student who participates in our programs and services during a year at Cal. Stay Day: Focusing on Student Success On Wednesday, May 25th, UC Berkeley hosted the second Stay Day Conference at the Clark Kerr campus. This joint effort sponsored by departments and programs across campus and the local community was chaired by Erin Wixson (RSSP). The conference was designed to explore the student experience at UC Berkeley and to create a collective learning experience, increased understanding, and appreciation for the challenges, aspirations, beliefs, and needs of Cal students. After opening remarks by Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Harry LeGrade and Student Regent Alfredo Mireles, Jr., there were numerous sessions held throughout the day, including workshops like “Promoting International Student Success,” “Negotiating Between Personal Passion and Family Expectations,” and “Say Yes to the Friend Request: Using Technology and Investing in Undergrads to Increase Your Impact,” among others. Besides various sessions, the conference also included an interactive theater program about interpersonal relations and discrimination, a “Best Practices Showcase,” and ended successfully with a networking reception where participants had a chance to mingle and discuss their experiences in an informal and social setting." New Resident Faculty Member Welcomed into the Residence Halls Residential and Student Service Programs and the Office of Student Development are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Na’ilah Suad Nasir to our Resident Faculty program. As her campus biography states, “Professor Na’ilah Suad Nasir joined the faculty at UC Berkeley in 2008 as an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education and in the African American Studies Department. She is affiliated with the Berkeley Diversity Research Initiative, the Institute for Human Development, and the Chief Justice Earl Warren Institute on Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity.” She is a 1993 graduate of UC Berkeley, where she received her BA in Psychology and Social Welfare (with a minor in African American Studies). Dr. Nasir earned her Master of Arts and Ph.D. from UCLA in Psychological Studies in Education (with a focus on Human Development). Her full biography can be found at: http://africam.berkeley.edu/faculty/nasir.html Dr. Nasir is married with 4 children, and her oldest daughter will begin college next fall. She and her family will move into Christian Hall (Unit 1) in June, 2010, and she will begin Resident Faculty duties in August. Dr. Nasir is the fourth Resident Faculty appointment for Residential and Student Service Programs, joining Genaro Padilla (English), George Chang (Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology), and Duncan Williams (East Asian Languages and Cultures). Resident Faculty live in the UC Berkeley residence halls, connecting residence hall students to the campus academic core. Resident Faculty promote the intellectual tone of the residence halls by sharing their teaching and research interests in a manner that engages students. By involving their faculty colleagues in programs, encouraging discussion of important current issues, and serving as mentors and academic role models, Resident Faculty provide opportunities for informal interaction to enhance students’ transitional experience into the Berkeley academic community. "I am honored and excited to be working to support the intellectual and academic lives of Berkeley's undergraduate students. I look forward to the journey ahead!", Dr. Nasir says of her new role. New Student Services welcomes new Interim Program Director, Summer Bridge Residential Living Welcomes New Resident Directors OSD Welcomes New Executive Director Steve Sutton! OSD Executive Director Jerlena Griffin-Desta accepts Vice President position at Reed College Apply for the Vukasin Award Now! Dance Marathon World Premiere! Congratulations to Brittany Murlas! Residential Living Website Unveiled!
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