MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE YOUR DSP SPECIALIST --
ATTEND DROP-IN HOURS OR EMAIL FOR QUICK ANSWERS
Don't forget that you can often get speedy replies to your questions when you ask them by email.
Addresses of Specialists are listed below:
Scott Anderson: sanderson@berkeley.edu
Drop In: Tuesday 10-11am, Wednesday 2-3pm, Thursday 10-11am
Connie Chiba: cchiba@berkeley.edu
Drop In: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 3-4pm
Cathy Jay: cxjdsp@berkeley.edu
Randy Jordan: rjordan@berkeley.edu
Haydee Lindgren: hrlindgren@berkeley.edu
Drop In: Monday & Tuesday 10-11am, Wednesday 2-3pm, Thursday 3-4pm
Abigail Tilden: atilden@berkeley.edu
Drop In: Tues 10-11am, Thursday 2-3:30pm, Friday 9-10am
DSP Top Ten To-Do List:
1. If you are new, be sure to schedule more than one apppointment with your assigned specialist or utilize their drop-in hours. Returning students should also check in to confirm accommodations and review documentation for any needed updates. You can also drop in to see your Specialist.
2. Request your academic accommodations. As soon as you have your schedule, go online to log in, and make your request.
3. Request Auxiliary Services. When you apply for your accommodation letters, don't forget to request needed auxiliary services that have been authorized for you. Use your note-takers, lab assistants, and other auxiliary services throughout the semester. Let us know if you have trouble finding an auxiliary services provider; we have a special student assistant who will help you.
4. Meet with your instructors as early in the semester as possible. During your meeting, you can discuss your academic accommodation needs. This will help ensure that your instructor has sufficient time to address your accommodations and, if need be, reques proctoring service. The campus proctoring service requires a two-week advance request for midterms/quizzes, and a six-week advance request for final exams. Remember, it is your responsibility to make your accommodation needs known. Professors are required to accommodate you if given unreasonable notice.
- a. Check with instructors a couple of weeks before exams to be sure that accommodations will be provided.
- a. Consult your DSP Specialist immediately if you experience any problems with your accommodations.
5. Request a Tutor. If you believe you will need one-on-one tutoring, meet with your specialist to make the request and review guidelines for tutoring.
6. Acquaint yourself withthe Student Learning Center located in the Cesar Chavez Student Center and check out the writing services and tutoring possibilities: http://slc.berkeley.edu.
7. Your UCB email(@berkeley.edu) is the campuswide primary source of communications and announcements. DSP is no exeption! Regardless of other email addresses you may use, please be sure to check your UCB email daily!
8. Remember the general rule: If you are having problems, see your DSP Specialist as soon as possible for assistance!
9. Meet with the L & S Advisor, Iris Corssley. Iris will be holding drop-in hours on Mondays from 11am-12noon and 1-4pm. She can assist you with your courses, choosing a major, schedule, academic progress, and other requirements.
10. Check out our supplemental TRIO Student Support Services: see the next page for support options.
TRIO Student Support Services
Providing advising, counseling, and extensive collaboration with other key campus units
The Disabled Students' Program is the proud recipient of a four-year TRIO Student Support Services Grant from the federal government. Under this grant, support services are provided to students with disabilities to ensure their retention and graduation. Your disability specialists are not only charged with providing your mandated, in-class academic accommodations, but each specialist oversees a supplemental TRIO component. To assist you in succeeding at Cal, TRIO Support Services have been divided into three categories that address the special needs of each student:
Transitioning into Cal
As a new student or transfer student, you will receive regular disability-management counseling and academic advising to ensure your success. You will receive instruction in assistive technology as needed, and be encouraged to have a peer advisor. Students with learning disabilities and/ or ADHD are encouraged to take the class Exploring Learning Differences: Strategies for Success. This class is offered every semester, on Wednesdays from 1-3PM. TRIO also provides tutoring for some courses.
- Peer Advisor Program: Scott Anderson, sanderson@berkeley.edu.
- Tutoring: see your specialist!
Becoming a Successful Scholar and Assuming an Active Role in University Life
Continuing students are provided with academic advising and disability management counseling that focuses on helping students to fully participate in the academic and social life of Cal. TRIO provides tutoring for some courses, financial aid advising, and assistance in connecting with the many campus units and partners.
- Financial Aid Resources: Haydee Lindgren, hrlindgren@berkeley.edu.
- Initial Academic Planning: Cathy Jay, cxjdsp@berkeley.edu.
- Reading Efficiency/Time Management: Connie Chiba, cchiba@berkeley.edu.
Preparing for the Years After Graduation
- Post-graduate Planning: Abby Tilden, atilden@berkeley.edu.
For additional information, see our TRIO guides website: dsptrio@berkeley.edu
PULL OUT & POST
Fall 2009
Drop-In L & S Advising
L & S Advising has returned to DSP. Iris Crossley will be holding offive hours for DSP students on Mondays from the hours of 11am-12noon and 1-4pm. Appointments are made on a first come, first served basis. She can assist you with your course schedule, academic progress and other requirements. In addtion, L & S will have Satellite Advising with Tak Seki on Wednesdays 10am - 4pm in 128 Chavez (near the SLAS office) on a drop-in basis. This advising is open to all Cal students.
CPS Counseling at DSP
Jean Franco, PhD, will be available to DSP students on an appointment basis or during drop-in hours: Monday 1-2pm, Tuesday 1-2pm, Wednesday 11am-12noon and Thursday 11am-12noon. Jean is also available Monday 9-11am in the Student Learning Center (SLC), Room 150 Chavez.
Financial Aid Advising
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 served basis. She will be available Thursday, October 15, 2009, and Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 9:30am until 11:30am, Room 250, Sproul Hall.
Special Support Group Series
Designed for students with questions or concerns regarding preparations for graduate school, DSP will be offering a workshop/seminar mid-semester (TBA). In addition, you may contact Abby Tilden if you need specific assistance at atilden@berkeley.edu, or make an appointment by calling DSP Reception, (510) 642-0518.
Peer Advisors
Meet experienced Cal DSP Students who are more than willing to share their valuable tricks of survival as univeristy students managing disabilities. Peer Advisors will hold drop-in hours in the DSP Office during the following times:
- Monday 1-3pm
- Tuesday 3-5pm
- Wednesday 2-4pm
- Thursday 2-4pm
- Friday 1-3pm
DSP Welcomes Our New Director
The Disabled Students' Program is delighted to introduce our new director, Paul Hippolitus. Paul comes to Berkeley from California State University, East Bay (Hayward), where he served as Director of their Student Disability Resource Center. Before his service at Cal State, East Bay, Paul was Director of Programs for the Office of Disability Employment Programs at he U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities in Washington, DC.
Paul's primary goals as your new director are to continue to improve DSP customer services and communications. In addition, he plans to work with students to help them develop a greater understanding regarding disability laws, history and advocacy strategies. In addition, based on his years of experience in employment programs, he hopes to assist students with their preparations for the competitive workplace. Paul points out that academic accommodations and workplace accommodations are often very different; and it is important for students to learn how to apply their accommodation strategies in the workplace before they leave the campus.
Paul's style of leadership is open, inclusive, and dedicated to building to building a consensus. His motto is: "Let's work together and not fall apart."
Cal Transitions - WorkAbility IV is now
WorkAbility IV at UC Berkeley (WAIV)
WAIV is by and for people with disabilities here at UC Berkeley -
linking the campus with community and employment!
WAIV is delighted to announce tha we have a new Peer Advisor, Morgan Crawford! Morgan is a Peace and Conflict Studies major, and brings a strong, diverse set of skills to the table. He will be advising students with disabilities, representing WAIV at DSU, available for "Stop-In's" (15 minute appointments - "Stop-In and Catch the WAIV"), leading workshops, assisting Patrick with some administrative tasks, and more. Morgan's "base" will be meeting with students on campus at DSP, DSRP, ATC and elsewhere as needed.
And don't miss...
6th Annual Disability Mentoring Night.
Thursday, October 8th, 2009, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
This event affords current Cal students the opportunity to connect with professionals in their field of interest so that they may informally network. Hosted by the Disabled Students' Program, WAIV, and the Disabled Students Residence Program, Cheney Hall Lounge, 2650 Durant Avenue.
Career Center Services for You!
Come visit the Career Center at 2111 Bancroft Way for help with:
- Choosing a major and defining a next career step
- Conducting a job search
- Preparing for interviews
- Identifying your core skills, values, and interests
- Friday 1-3pm
You can make a 15- or 45-minute appointment online:
https://career.berkeley.edu/Info/MakeAppt.stm
Sign up for Callisto: https://career.berkeley.edu/Callisto/Callisto.stm -- the gateway our online employment services.
Callisto includes:
- Careermail, our weekly listserv with information about internships, jobs and evens in different industries
- A resume building tool
- Our interactive events calendar
Explore our many other services available at https://career.berkeley.edu!
UC BERKELEY STUDENTS
You are invited to attend the:
Northern California Forum
for Diversity in Graduate EducationSATURDAY, November 7, 2009
University of California, Santa CruzFree Bus Ride to the Forum!!!
(just bring a $20 refundable deposit to reserve a spot)
Open to sophomores, juniors, and Master's candidates
There is no cost to participating studentsForum Includes:
Graduate School Recruitment Fair
Networking Opportunities
Workshops on applying to graduate school, financial support, statement of purpose, demystifying the GRE and more!!!Sign up for the forum at http:www.ucop.edu/diversityforum/
Deadline to sign up online: November 2, 2009Sign up for the bus at the :
Graduate Diversity Program Office
318 Sproul Hall
(510) 643-6010
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