Spring 2008

New & Noteworthy

Welcome Back

Spring Semester 2008!

                           In this Issue:

- Graduation Planning? Take the Quiz!

- Courses, Consults & Drop-Ins

- Graduating DSP Students Mark Your Calendar

- Pull Out and Post

- Career Center News

DSP Welcome and Updates!

Please welcome Scott Anderson to our team of Disability Specialists. Scott brings with him a wealth of enthusiasm and is looking forward to his new position.

Also, congratulations to Haydee Gomez who was recently married! Haydee will be changing her last name to Lindgren - make a note!

Get Ready - Get Set - Go!

What's Your Graduation Plan?

No matter where you are on your educational path, a solid graduation plan should be part of your plan! From the moment you take your first step onto this campus you should be thinking and preparing for your last step here! The goal of graduation is something that needs to be reviewed every year. By doing so you ensure a smooth transition into the next phase of your life as a graduate of Cal. Take the following quiz to jump-start your thinking about graduation ...

Give yourself a point for each question you answer yes to!

__I know who my college advisor is!

__I have picked a major.

__In the College of Letters and Science I am familiar with the Seven-Course

Breadth Requirement.

__I know when to declare my candidacy to graduate..

__I have met with an advisor in my major.

__I have visited the career center web site (http://career.berkeley.edu/ ).

__I have considered graduate school and/or post graduation options.

__I have considered becoming a Cal Alumnus.

__I have visited the DSP/TRIO Alumni website.

(http://dsptrio.berkeley.edu/alum_gallery/alum_gallery.php?a=list ).

__I have attended a Career center workshop.

__I have discussed my post-graduation plans with my disability specialist.

__I know how many units I need to graduate.

__I have visited the career center.

__I have met with Financial Aid.

__I have reviewed my disability documentation with my specialist to see if

the documentation needs updating.

__I have requested a copy of my documentation.

__I have met with the Career Center’s Disability Counselor (Rachel Klein).

__I have met with the Career Center’s Cal Transitions counselor (Meriah Hudson).

__I have requested a degree Check from my college or through DARS (Degree Audit

Reporting System) on BEAR FACTS.

0-6 points: Make an appointment with your DSP Specialist now! Or contact Abby Tilden for Post-Graduation information (atilden@berkeley.edu)

7-12 points: Good going! Now is the time to make an appointment with your specialist to discuss additional options!

13-16 points: You are on the right track! Get the pat on the back you deserve- make an appointment with your specialist today!

Exploring Learning Differences

Strategies for Success

Education 98/198 is designed specifically to assist students with learning disorders in achieving academic and personal success at Cal. Students will learn how to get around, over, or under the barriers placed in their path by learning disabilities or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. This seminar provides a friendly environment, cooperative learning, and peer support as students develop awareness of their own learning styles, knowledge of campus resources, and the ability to ask for accommodations and services that will speed them toward their goals.

The course meets on Wednesdays, 1-3PM Cesar Chavez Student Center. To enroll, sign up through TeleBEARS for Education 98 (CCN#23698) or Education 198 (CCN#24001) and attend the first class located in Cesar Chavez Student Center Room 151. Questions? Please contact your DSP Specialist or Connie Chiba, Disabled Students' Program, 510-642-0518

Disability Studies Minor

UGIS now offers a minor in Disability Studies (DS)! The DS Minor was developed after surveys done in a number of Disability Studies courses found a great interest in the DS Minor. DS Minors will be required to take the Introduction to Disability Studies course and at least one of two other courses, and then can pick from a larger array of courses across many departments to complete the DS Minor. For more information on the minor and courses offered please check out the Disabilities Studies web site at: http://ls.berkeley.edu/ugis/ds/index.html

Managing Your Personal Finances

A great class for juniors and seniors who are non-business majors who may want more information on managing their personal finances:

ECON 198: Financial Literacy Course

2 Units/Pass/No Pass

Section 1: Wednesdays 4-6PM, 210 Wheeler

Section 2: Thursday 4-6PM 310 Hearst Mining

See the full course web site [bSpace] https://bspace.berkeley.edu

For questions/concerns please contact: slingertred@berkeley.edu

new! dsp drop-ins with a career counselor

Seeking some career guidance? Have questions about graduate school? Rachel Klein from the campus Career Center will be taking career counseling drop-in appointments from 1-3:00PM every Friday afternoon at the DSP office starting Friday, February 1st. Also, Meriah Hudson from Cal Transitions will be here in the DSP office every Monday from 1-2:00PM.

Financial Aid Consultations

Yolanda Smith, a Financial Aid Counselor with the Financial Aid Office who is the Disabled Students Program financial aid liaison, will hold drop-in financial aid counseling hours for undergraduate DSP students to assist those with FAFSA-related questions.  Students do not need an appointment, but will be seen individually on a first come, first serve basis.  She will be available February 13 and February 20^th from 9:00-11:30, Room 250 Sproul Hall.

Living Well with a Chronic Illness Group

Mondays February 25th to April 7th 3:15-4:45

University Health Center, 2nd Floor-Room 2284

Free and confidential support group for students who have chronic medical conditions. The group is designed to assist in finding a balance between being an active Cal student and maintaining health: explore emotional impact of illness and self care education; provide support to peers; learn about campus resources. For further information or sign up details contact: Cynthia Turner 510.642.6074 or Haydee Lindgren 510.642.0518

Check out the DSP Grant ...

If you are a student with a disability who is eligible for Student Financial Aid and perhaps in need of adaptive equipment or software to enhance your learning experience, you may consider applying for the DSP Student Grant. The DSP Grant is designed to help you purchase assistive technology and/or equipment for disability-related needs. The Grant recognizes the unique needs of students with disabilities for assistive technology or specialized equipment that either improves access to instructional material or promotes physical independence. Spring semester applications are accepted Monday, January 28, 2008 through Friday April 18, 2008. Please see DSP web site for further details and information regarding the grant: http://dsp.berkeley.edu

Post-Graduation Workshop

Wednesday, February 13th

Do you have questions or concerns in preparing for Graduate School? In collaboration with DSP and the Career Center, we are offering a workshop to address questions and concerns you may have about preparing for graduate school. The there will also be information for pre-professional, grad school, or licensing exams, such as, the LSAT, GRE, MCAT, or CBEST. Additional topics will include getting ready for graduation, career objectives and more to be announced.

Please RSVP to Abigail (Abby) Tilden atilden@berkeley.edu or call 510-642-0518

GRADUATING DSP STUDENTS!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

The Student Alumni Mentorship Program & Disabled Student's TRIO/SSS Program will celebrate your accomplishment by hosting a special event at the Alumni House.

Thursday, May 1^st

5:00PM to 7:00PM

New & Noteworthy

Is published once a semester by the Disabled Students' TRIO Program

of the University of California, Berkeley

Abigail Tilden, Editor

The publication is available in alternative formats; call 642-0518.

You can also read New and Noteworthy online: dsp.berkeley.edu

Pull Out and Post!

DSP Featured Dates and Events

Spring Semester, 2008

DSP Grant Applications:

Monday, January 28, 2008 –through

Friday April 18, 2008

DSP Problem Solving Groups (start dates):

Chronic Illness: Monday February 25

UHS/TANG Center/ Room 2284

Psychological disabilities: TBA

Post-Graduation Workshop:

Wednesday, February 13, 3-4:00PM

Where: TBA

L & S Drop In Advisor, Bob Holtermann-

Begins, January 25^th:

Friday, 9:30AM to 3:30PM in the DSP office

Career Center Drop In begins February 1^st in the DSP Office:

Monday, 1-2PM: Meriah Hudson

Friday, 1-3PM: Rachel Klein

Financial Aid Drop In with Yolanda Smith:

February 13 and February 20 from

9:00-11:30, Room 250 Sproul Hall

DSP/TRIO Graduation Celebration:

May 1st, 2008

Alumni House, 5-7PM

Career fairs

If you're looking for an internship or job, consider attending some of these spring semester campus career fairs. Check the Career Center website for updated lists of employers who are participating in each fair.

Spring Semester 2008

January 24

Big Four Internship Forum

January 29-31

Diversity Career Fair

February 6

Nonprofit/Public Service Career Fair

February 20-21

Internship & Summer Job Fair

February 27

(CED) Environmental Design Job Fair

March 12

ECO (Environmental Companies and Organizations) Career Fair

April 23-24

Just in Time Job Fair

CALJOBS:

http://career.berkeley.edu/Jobs/CalJobs.stm

There are over 4,000 internships, jobs, and volunteer postings available through Cal Jobs, your Career Center's job listing site. What are you waiting for? You'll find jobs for hardware engineers, environmentalists, and artists. You can even set up a search agent that will help find jobs that meet your unique criteria.

CAL RESUME WIZARD

Confused about how to format your resume? Not so sure that your resume effectively highlights your experience? The Cal Resume Wizard provides templates to help format your resume, as well as easy-to-follow prompts to help you accurately describe your experience. Over 900 Cal students are using the wizard; now it's your turn! Log into Cal Jobs, and scroll to the bottom of the page to find the Wizard.

going global

A new feature on the Career Center website is "Going Global", an international internship and job listings site, complete with more than 35,000 country-specific career and employment resources. GG is an excellent resource for any student who is considering opportunities abroad. Log into Cal Jobs to learn more about Going Global.