The semester is underway! How are we telling faculty and students that peer educators are here to help? Come share your successful practices and explore new ideas. We will share sample intro emails, CMS posts, and fliers. We will also talk about how to use Zoom to record, edit, and share intro videos.

Attend from 3-4pm, or stay from 4-4:30 for more practice and discussion time.

Presented By: Crystal Kiekel (she/her), Center for Academic Success Director, LA Pierce College;  3CSN Coordinator, Peer Educator Power Host

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Tutoring does not happen in a vacuum. It exists within systems shaped by culture, power, and access. During this interactive session, we will explore the culturally responsive teaching model and cultural competence continuum as tools for understanding how we can use strengths-based, appreciative inquiry to best understand and support students. Participants will engage in reflections, activities, and discussions to consider how recognizing cultural wealth can strengthen peer education practices.

Attend from 3-4pm, or stay from 4-4:30 for more practice and discussion time.

Presented by: Mary Sekayan (she/her), Counseling Graduate Student, Cal Lutheran University, CAS Intern, Former CAS Tutor

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No, artificial intelligence is not the end of peer educators. But it does change how we do our work. Come join the quickly evolving conversation about what AI tools are available to help students and peer educators during a session; how we ensure that our use of AI in peer education is aligned with class policies; what we can do when we suspect that AI has been used for academic dishonesty, etc

Attend from 3-4pm, or stay from 4-4:30 for more practice and discussion time.

Presented By:

Crystal Kiekel (she/her), Center for Academic Success Director, LA Pierce College;  3CSN Coordinator, Peer Educator Power Host
Payam Razavi, LA Pierce College ESL Tutor and ESL Tutor Leader

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Let’s talk about Motivation Theory, let's create a toolbox of study skills for students that builds on both internal and external motivators. Attend from 3-4pm, or stay from 4-4:30 for more practice and discussion time.

Presenters: Joseph Roque, CSUN

Lorene Milligan, UCLA; LAPC Tutors

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Many students come to colleges and universities feeling like they need to leave their lives at the door; like their authentic selves have no place in the classroom. Come explore how peer educators can act as a “discourse bridge,” navigating the space between students’ “everyday” cultural identities and their “academic” identities, helping students feel more comfortable, safer, and more included in higher education. Attend from 3-4pm, or stay from 4-4:30 for more practice and discussion time.

Attend from 3-4pm, or stay from 4-4:30 for more practice and discussion time.

Presented By:

Christina Trujillo Inst, English Santa Barbara City College Former President of ACTLA;

Mary Graham Faculty Learning Assistance Coordinator for Cuyamaca College, ACTLA Professional Development Coordinator, and ACTLA President Elect;

Lydia Keema, Learning Support Specialist, Supplemental Instruction Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; ACTLA President;

Jasmine Mayfield Assistant Coordinator of Supplemental Instruction at UC Riverside

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We will surface, demystify, and breakdown perceived roadblocks so we can foster meaningful relationships with faculty in higher education. These relationships can help you open doors to letters of recommendation, research opportunities, internships, and graduate or professional school mentorship.

Attend from 3-4pm, or stay from 4-4:30 for more practice and discussion time.

Presented By: Priscilla Reyes, Puente Success Coach, LA Mission College; UCLA transfer student

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Peer Educators, like mentors, SI Leaders, tutors, and coaches, are often drawn to continue pursuing a professional career in higher education. Come explore with us how we can create more intentional language, pathways, and apprenticeships for ourselves and our future colleagues and bosses!

Attend from 3-4pm, or stay from 4-4:30 to design and share plans for putting this into action on Monday.

Presented By:

Mary Sekayan (she/her), Counseling Graduate Student, Cal Lutheran University, CAS Intern, Former CAS Tutor

Crystal Kiekel (she/her), Center for Academic Success Director, LA Pierce College;  3CSN Coordinator, Peer Educator Power Host

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In this session we will explore student capacity for Tara Yosso's Community Cultural Wealth Model through interactive activities where together we will recognize students' strengths and apply strategies to promote equity and student success. Join us for this interactive and fun session!

Attend from 3-4pm, or stay from 4-4:30 to design and share plans for putting this into action on Monday.

Presented By:

Katherine Ambrocio, Puente Success Coach, LA Mission College; College Corps Fellow, UCLA

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Join us for an interactive session where seasoned professionals and peer educators collaborate, sharing best practices, innovative approaches, and success stories in the realm of writing support. This roundtable discussion is designed for all writing support professionals, including peer educators (tutors, mentors, coaches, and SI leaders)! Attend from 3-4pm, or stay from 4-4:30 for more practice and discussion time.

Presented by:

Wendy Witherspoon, LA City College;

Christopher Glover, El Camino College;

Kelan Koning, CSU Northridge;

Crystal Kiekel, LA Pierce College and 3CSN

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