Summer 2022 and Fall 2022 Practicum Opportunities (Approved)

Filled for Summer or Fall 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: Early Alert Systems Analyst

Term this practicum is available: Spring 2022; Summer 2022; Fall 2022

Supervisor Name/Title: Dani Barker, Special Adviser to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Success

Email Address: dabarker@ucsc.edu

Institution: University of California, Santa Cruz

Department: Division of Student Affairs and Success

Practicum Description: Under the supervision of the Special Adviser to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Success, the Early Alert Systems Analyst provides leadership, mentorship and intervention to promote student success and persistence to graduation. The incumbent will work to develop, implement, and enhance early alert processes and procedures. The analyst will identify student needs and advise on appropriate programs and resources.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will be able to analyze and interpret defined policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Students will be able to identify student needs and develop needed interventions to ensure student success.

• Students will be able to design and utilize assessment tools to measure student outcomes and make recommendations to ensure student success.

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:

Advising and Helping; Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Student Learning and Development

Work plan:

• Student Intervention - 30 hours

• Assessment Design and Analysis - 30 hours

• Program Design - 30 hours

• Administrative Tasks - 10 hours

Scheduling Needs: Schedule is flexible and can be designed to meet practicum students' needs.

Required/Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of a diverse student population.

• Skills in service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, and facilitation.

• Verbal communication, written communication and organization skills.

• Ability to identify problems and utilize sound reasoning to generate viable solutions.

• Ability to be flexible, innovative, and fluid as situation demands.

• Ability to take initiative to plan, implement and assess programs.

• Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently on projects.

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? 100% remote/virtual

Does this practicum provide compensation? Not currently

Additional Notes: none listed

Filled for Summer or Fall 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: Mentor Collective Coordinator

Term this practicum is available: Spring 2022; Summer 2022; Fall 2022

Supervisor Name/Title: Dani Barker, Special Adviser to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Success

Email Address: dabarker@ucsc.edu

Institution: University of California, Santa Cruz

Department: Division of Student Affairs and Success

Practicum Description: The grad in this role will take the lead on coordinating our new initiative, Slug Mentor Network, in collaboration with the special adviser and Mentor Collective. The incumbent will work with mentors and campus partners to make sure students identified as needing additional support have it. The coordinator will work to assess the pilot and make recommendations for changes for a potential second iteration of the program.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will be able to analyze and interpret defined policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Students will be able to identify student needs and develop needed interventions to ensure student success.

• Students will be able to design and utilize assessment tools to measure student outcomes and make recommendations to ensure student success.

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:

Advising and Helping; Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Student Learning and Development

Work plan:

• Student Intervention - 30 hours

• Assessment Design and Analysis - 30 hours

• Mentor Advising - 30 hours

• Administrative Tasks - 10 hours

Scheduling Needs: Schedule is flexible and can be designed to meet practicum students' needs.

Required/Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of a diverse student population.

• Skills in service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, and facilitation.

• Verbal communication, written communication and organization skills.

• Ability to identify problems and utilize sound reasoning to generate viable solutions.

• Ability to be flexible, innovative, and fluid as situation demands.

• Ability to take initiative to plan, implement, and assess programs.

• Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently on projects.

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? 100% remote/virtual

Does this practicum provide compensation? Not currently

Additional Notes: none listed

Filled for Summer 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: STEM Career Pathway Support

Term this practicum is available: Spring 2022; Summer 2022 (NOT FALL)

Supervisor Name/Title: Mary Denmon, Deputy Director, Program Operations

Email Address: maryd1@uw.edu

Institution: University of Washington

Department: Washington NASA Space Grant

Practicum Description: WA NASA Space Grant supports a variety of programs with a focus on supporting students historically excluded from STEM careers. This practicum experience will lead the effort in compiling relevant research to inform new programs and initiatives related to career and professional development for our students. The practicum student will develop a deeper understanding of current issues faced by minoritized students in STEM and have the ability to develop new initiatives grounded in theory and research findings. The student will also have the ability to think creatively in developing new and impactful programs.

Learning Outcomes:

1) Practicum student will be familiar with the latest research in regards to supporting minoritized students in STEM

2) Practicum student will implement theory to practice in planning new programs and initiatives

3) Practicum student will develop career related curriculum with specific learning outcomes

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:

Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development

Work plan:

• 10 hours - becoming familiar with WA Space Grant program requirements, current and previous initiatives

• 25 hours - review and compile current literature on relevant career development and experiences of minoritized populations in STEM

• 25 hours - develop program ideas, present plan to collaborators/supervisor, iterate development process to refine ideas until ready to implement

• 25 hours - learning outcome creation, alignment, and assessment plan

• 15 hours - additional professional development activities

Scheduling Needs: Workplan will be designed for virtual participation. Collaborative activities and regular meetings will need to occur 9am - 5pm. Independent work may be done during off hours.

Required/Preferred Skills: none listed

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? 100% remote/virtual

Does this practicum provide compensation?

Additional Notes: none listed

Filled for Summer or Fall 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: Title IX Media and Marketing: Communicating to Create Change

Term this practicum is available: Spring 2022; Summer 2022; Fall 2022

Supervisor Name/Title: Katrina Garry, Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Email Address: kgarry@usfca.edu

Institution: University of San Francisco

Department: Title IX

Practicum Description: Working alongside Deputy Title IX Coordinator at USF, this project aims to build a better communication and marketing strategy for Title IX and prevention and education work on campus. By partnering with local organizations, and national organizations, the student will create informative and proactive solutions to meet campus needs. This project will allow students to grow key skills in communications, sexual violence prevention and response, and student affairs support.

Learning Outcomes:

• Student will be onboarded to sexual violence prevention and response resources and work with our university committee involving students, staff and faculty

• Student will produce video and infographic support for Title IX office to help promote and Build trust with the community

• Student will attain key skills in primary prevention, health and safety communication, and Student affairs practice

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:

Personal and Ethical Foundations; Social Justice and Inclusion; Technology

Work plan:

• 14 hours in meeting with Deputy Title IX Coordinator

• 6 hours in REPS Committee Meetings

• 20 hours in focus groups

• 30 hours writing, creating, and planning videos

• 30 hours filming /animating videos

Scheduling Needs: Nothing needs to be done in specific work hours except meetings with Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Required/Preferred Skills:

• Interest in video, social media, marketing, communications!

• Knowledge of video / video editing software, Canva etc.

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? Hybrid of in-person/remote

Does this practicum provide compensation? NA

Additional Notes: I am on campus Monday - Thursday and can meet in person, but work can be completed remotely as well.

Filled for Summer 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: USF Residential Life Gender Inclusive Community Orientation

Term this practicum is available: Spring 2022; Summer 2022 (NOT FALL)

Supervisor Name/Title: Malibu Taylor, Residence Director

Email Address: mtaylor10@usfca.edu

Institution: University of San Francisco

Department: Office of Community Living

Practicum Description: Residential Life at the University of San Francisco has Gender Inclusive floors for our queer, trans, and gender non-conforming students in 3 of our residential areas, including one of our first year halls, our transitional suite style apartments, and our full apartments so students of all years can continue to live in a supportive community. It is our goal to expand our educational and community building opportunities for the Gender Inclusive residents by creating an early orientation experience to help them bond, learn, and set community goals. The practicum student will be able to collaborate with USF campus partners both in and out of the Office of Community Living, research best practices for identity based orientation programs, and create an orientation program for this incredible group of students.

To learn more about our Gender Inclusive Community at USF, please go to https://www.usfca.edu/housing/gender-inclusive-housing

Learning Outcomes:

• Student will gain experience working with residential life and themed living communities.

• Student will increase knowledge around queer, trans, and gender non conforming students and their experiences and concerns in a campus housing environment.

• Student will perform benchmarking research and use that knowledge to create programmatic events for an early arrival orientation experience.

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:

Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Leadership; Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development

Work plan:

Spring

• Benchmarking USF's current specialty orientation programs such as Black Student Orientation and International Student Orientation (15 hours)

• Benchmarking other institution's specialty orientation programs with a focus on queer orientation programs. (15 hours)

• Connecting with strategic USF campus partners such as the Gender and Sexuality Center, Title IX Office, other Office of Community Living staff, etc. (15 hours)

• Assessment and feedback sessions with current Gender Inclusive Residents (10 hours)

• Assessment and feedback sessions with our Gender Inclusive RAs (10 hours)

• Utilize gathered feedback and research to create a framework structure and timeline for orientation events for the Gender Inclusive community. (15 hours)

• Meet with practicum supervisor for progress checks and feedback sessions (20 hours)

Summer

• Check in meeting with campus partners in preparation for activities (15 hours)

• Scheduling and reserving rooms and spaces for the event (10 hours)

• Training check in with GI RAs (5 hours)

• Logistics preparation for the event: program shopping for supplies with supervisor, printing, etc. (20 hours)

• Actual programming day(s)! (20 hours including prep and set up)

• Programming evaluation and review (10 Hours)

• Meet with practicum supervisor for progress checks and feedback sessions (20 hours)

Scheduling Needs: In the Spring, part of this practicum will include benchmarking other campus's orientation programs as well as USF's own specialty orientations and creation of proposed schedule and timeline that can be done independently during "off" hours.

In the Summer, part of this practicum will include technical support such as scheduling and reserving spaces for the orientation that can be done independently during office hours.

Required/Preferred Skills:

Comfort with outreaching to USF campus partners and student affairs professionals at other institutions required.

Experience in orientation or programming required.

Experience working with queer student groups required.

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? Hybrid of in-person/remote

Does this practicum provide compensation? No

Additional Notes:
This practicum will consist of 2 parts that can be completed by the same practicum student or can be completed by 2 separate practicum students. The Spring practicum will include the benchmarking and planning stages of the orientation, while the Summer practicum will include scheduling and execution of the orientation prior to move in day.

Experience in Housing and Residential Life is not required for consideration for this practicum opportunity. We welcome students who want to gain some insight and experience with this functional area to apply.

Filled for Summer 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: First-Generation and Students of Color Programming Graduate Intern

Term this practicum is available: Spring 2022; Summer 2022 (NOT FALL)

Supervisor Name/Title: Kevin Collymore, Assistant Dean, Retention and Persistence Programs

Email Address: kcollymore@usfca.edu

Institution: University of San Francisco

Department: Black Achievement Success and Engagement (BASE) / Center for Academic and Student Achievement (CASA)

Practicum Description: The purpose of this practicum is to provide an opportunity for the graduate student to gain direct practical experience developing, facilitating, assessing student programming targeting first-generation and students of color in conjunction with the Black Achievement Success and Engagement (BASE) Initiative and Muscat Scholars Program (First-Generation) at the University of San Francisco. Under supervision of the Assistant Dean for Retention and Persistence Programs, the practicum student will assist in the development of workshops, marketing strategies, and assessment for first-generation undergraduate and graduate students at the University of San Francisco. Additionally, the graduate student will support ongoing workshops and programs sponsored through the BASE Black Resource Center.

Learning Outcomes:

• Design and facilitate development programs and workshops for underrepresented populations in higher education.

• Develop an effective marketing strategy to promote programming and resources for underrepresented populations in higher education.

• Develop, distribute, assess, and provide present evaluations findings to stakeholders.

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:

Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development

Work plan:

• 50hours x Programming

• 10hours x Marketing Strategy

• 20hours x Assessments (surveys, focus groups, etc.)

• 20hours x MSP Assessment Plan for Academic Year 2022 - 2023

Scheduling Needs: Flexible, based on deliverables. Students can complete portions of their responsibilities off-campus. The HESA practicum student will record their hours based on meetings and projects assigned instead of a scheduled shift. In-person programming will take place both during normal business hours and early evening hours.

Required/Preferred Skills: Public speaking, Facilitation, Google Suite, Microsoft Applications, Adobe, Canva, Social Media, Writing and Proofreading.

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? Hybrid of in-person/remote

Does this practicum provide compensation? none listed

Additional Notes: none listed

Filled for Summer or Fall 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: Student Leader Engagement Assessment Analyst

Term this practicum is available: Spring 2022; Summer 2022; Fall 2022

Supervisor Name/Title: Janine Silvis, Assistant Director for Residential Education

Email Address: jaasilvi@ucsc.edu

Institution: University of California, Santa Cruz

Department: College Student Life

Practicum Description: The student in this role will work on creating an assessment report on the student leader training that took place in the previous summer. The committee has collected data from student leaders and their supervisors and will synthesize this data, do additional research on best practices, and present areas of improvement and excellence.

Learning Outcomes:

• Interpreting survey results from student leaders

• Examining trends and coding of data

• Correlating best practices with previous strategies

• Composing an assessment report

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Organizational and Human Resources; Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development

Work plan:

• Weekly one on ones with supervisor 5 hours

• Committee Meetings 5 hours

• Review of data 25 hours

• Additional research 20 hours

• Report generation 35 hours

• Presentation 10 hours

Scheduling Needs: This practicum will not require a rigid schedule. The graduate student should be available for meetings and supervisor one on one meetings during the regular work week and business hours.

It should be noted that our campus is on the quarter system and so ideally practicum participants can commit to 10 hours for 10 weeks.

Required/Preferred Skills:

• Preferred Introductory level assessment skills through either previous work experience or a HESA assessment course

• Preferred familiarity with Qualtrics

• Required use of Google Suites

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? 100% remote/virtual

Does this practicum provide compensation? Currently being determined.

Additional Notes: none listed

Filled for Fall 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: Hate/Bias Response Developer

Term this practicum is available: Spring 2022; Fall 2022 (NOT SUMMER)

Supervisor Name/Title: Janine Silvis, Assistant Director for Residential Education

Email Address: jaasilvi@ucsc.edu

Institution: University of California, Santa Cruz

Department: Cowell College and Stevenson College

Practicum Description: The Hate/Bias Response Developer will join other college staff in creating college response procedures for Cowell and Stevenson Colleges. The intention is to create a plan of action that can be implement in response to a hate/bias incident and that the response would be rooted in restorative justice, anti-racist practices, and alternative resolutions.

Learning Outcomes:

• Compare Hate/Bias responses between similar institutions

• Examining current response protocol and campus climate

• Developing process and procedures to address hate/bias incidents

• Create template communications to ensure timely notification of hate/bias incidents

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:

Organizational and Human Resources; Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development

Work plan:

• Regular meetings with other project coordinators 5 hours

• Research Hate/Bias response protocols, student needs 20 hours

• Conduct informational interviews with UCSC staff to learn more about the Hate/Bias response team 5 hours

• Conduct informational interviews with the Cowell and Stevenson staff to learn how each team member would participate in hate/bias response 10 hours

• Co-collaborate on developing procedures for common hate/bias incidents (including communication trees, RA instructions, manuals) 30 hours

• Write template emails and automated messaging for when the CWST staff is made aware of a hate bias incident 20 hours

• Present a training on the new protocol with other project coordinators 10 hours

Scheduling Needs: This practicum will not require a rigid schedule. The graduate student should be available for college student life meetings and supervisor one on one meetings during the regular work week and business hours

Required/Preferred Skills:

• Preferred Introductory level assessment skills through either previous work experience or a HESA assessment course

• Required use of Google Suites

• Strong writing skills required

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? 100% remote/virtual

Does this practicum provide compensation? Currently being determined.

Additional Notes: none listed

Filled for Fall 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: R.PAATH Community Assistant

Term this practicum is available: Spring 2022; Fall 2022 (NOT SUMMER)

Supervisor Name/Title: Janine Silvis, Assistant Director for Residential Education

Email Address: janine.silvis@ucsc.edu

Institution: University of California, Santa Cruz

Department: College Student Life

Practicum Description: The R.PAATH Community Assistant will provide direct support to the R.PAATH resident assistants (2) and help improve our curricular strategies. The R.PAATH Community Assistant will also play a big role in communicating with our campus partners at the African American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC) and have a direct role in creating MOUs for both offices, recruitment of R.PAATH RAs and peer mentors, and monitoring the R.PAATH budget.

Learning Outcomes:

• Collaborating with campus partners to further the mission of R.PAATH

• Presenting areas of improvement to the curriculum for R.PAATH

• Assessing the needs of the community and the RAs

• Building a memorandum of understanding with campus partners

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Advising and Helping; Leadership; Organizational and Human Resources; Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development; Values, Philosophy, and History

Work plan:

• Supervisor 1:1s, 10 hours

• RA 1:1s, 10 hours

• Advising and supporting community led events, 10 hours

• Campus partner meetings, 10 hours

• R.PAATH curricular strategies retrospective, 10 hours

• R.PAATH RA and Peer Mentor recruitment and selection, 5 hours

• Updated MOU for R.PAATH and the AARCC, 10 hours

• Updated R.PAATH curriculum, 20 hours

• Propose opportunities for R.PAATH Alumni engagement, 10 hours

• End of the year retrospective, 5 hours

Scheduling Needs: This practicum will not require a rigid schedule. The graduate student should be available for meetings and supervisor one on one meetings during the regular work week and business hours. Being present, in-person, at community events is at the discretion of the graduate assistant.

It should be noted that our campus is on the quarter system and so ideally practicum participants can commit to 5 hours for 20 weeks (winter and spring quarter).

Required/Preferred Skills:

• Experience advising student leaders preferred

• Interest and experience working with the specific community is strongly preferred

• Strong writing skills required

• Familiarity with curricular approach is preferred

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? Hybrid of in-person/remote

Does this practicum provide compensation? none listed

Additional Notes: none listed

Filled for Fall 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: Transfer Community Assistant

Term this practicum is available: Spring 2022; Fall 2022 (NOT SUMMER)

Supervisor Name/Title: Stacey Faulk, Coordinator for Residence Education

Email Address: sfaulk@ucsc.edu

Institution: University of California, Santa Cruz

Department: College Housing and Educational Services

Practicum Description: The Transfer Community Assistant will provide direct support to the Transfer Community resident assistants (4) and help improve our curricular strategies. The Transfer Community Assistant will also play a big role in communicating with our campus partners at Services for Transfer and Re-entry Students (STARS) and have a direct role in creating MOUs for both offices, recruitment of STARS RAs and peer mentors, and monitoring the Transfer Communities' budget.

Learning Outcomes:

• Collaborate with campus partners to further the mission of our Transfer Communities.

• Present areas of improvement to the curriculum for our Transfer Communities.

• Assess the needs of the community and the RAs.

• Build a memorandum of understanding with campus partners.

• Negotiate for a live-in peer mentor position(s).

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Advising and Helping; Leadership; Organizational and Human Resources; Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development; Values, Philosophy, and History

Work plan:

• Project or Task

• Time to Completion

• Supervisor 1:1s

  • 10 hours

• RA 1:1s

  • 10 hours

• Advising and supporting community led events

  • 10 hours

• Campus partner meetings

  • 10 hours

• Transfer Communities curricular strategies retrospective

  • 10 hours

• Transfer RA recruitment and selection

  • 5 hours

• Updated MOU for the Transfer Communities and the STARS

  • 20 hours

• Updated the Transfer Communities curriculum

  • 20 hours

• End of the year retrospective

  • 5 hours

Scheduling Needs: This practicum will not require a rigid schedule. The graduate student should be available for meetings and supervisor one on one meetings during the regular work week and business hours. Being present, in-person, at community events is at the discretion of the graduate assistant.

It should be noted that our campus is on the quarter system and so ideally practicum participants can commit to 5 hours for 20 weeks (winter and spring quarter).

Required/Preferred Skills:

• Experience advising student leaders preferred.

• Interest and experience working with the specific community is strongly preferred.

• Strong writing skills required.

• Familiarity with curricular approach is preferred.

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? 100% remote/virtual

Does this practicum provide compensation? TBD

Additional Notes: none listed

Filled for Summer 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: Graduate Intern - Student Leadership & Engagement

Term this practicum is available: Spring 2022; Summer 2022 (NOT FALL)

Supervisor Name/Title: Mike de Vera, Director, West Coast Graduate Services

Email Address: m.devera@northeastern.edu

Institution: Northeastern University - San Francisco

Department: Academic Advising Graduate level - Khoury College

Practicum Description: The Graduate Intern role will support the co-curricular offerings for our M.S. in Computer Science students in the San Francisco Bay Area. Responsibilities may include but marketing and execution of social, holistic, and academic events; co-supervision of the Student Ambassador team; and collecting/analyzing data regarding event feedback. Ideas and innovation supported.

Learning Outcomes:

• Student will gain a better understanding of supporting a graduate school commuter population of both international and domestic students preparing for a career in tech.

• Student will be able to execute a comprehensive program plan that is both on-ground and virtual.

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Advising and Helping; Leadership; Student Learning and Development; Technology

Work plan*:

• 50 hours - planning and executing events

• 20 hours - advising/supervising student leaders

• 30 hours - data collection & analysis

*Open to making adjustments according to the career goals of intern

Scheduling Needs: Some 5-6pm events may be scheduled.

Required/Preferred Skills:

• An interest in working with graduate students, international students, or domestic students from marginalized backgrounds.

• Programming planning experience is preferred.

• Willingness to advise student leaders is preferred.
  

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? Likely Hybrid of in-person/remote (unsure at this time)

Does this practicum provide compensation? $2,000 for 100 hours; option to extend for spring semester

Additional Notes: none listed

Filled for Fall 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: Graduate Student Administrative Assistant

Term this practicum is available: Spring 2022; Fall 2022 (NOT SUMMER)

Supervisor Name/Title: Rebecca Harper, Executive Director of Strategy, Planning and Operations

Email Address: rrh1@stmarys-ca.edu

Institution: Saint Mary's College of CA

Department: Student Life

Practicum Description: Within the department of Student Life at Saint Mary’s College of California the Graduate Student Administrative Assistant supports the Division of Student Life by assisting in the day-to-day operations and administrative needs for the office of the Vice President of Student Life.

Learning Outcomes:

• Assist with strategy, planning & operations for the Division of Student Life

• Assist in coordination of departmental programs, special events and division-wide projects

• Assist in data collection and maintain accurate records of Divisional reports.

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Leadership; Organizational and Human Resources; Personal and Ethical Foundations; Student Learning and Development; Technology

Work plan: Within 12- 13 weeks, no more than 10 hours a week.

Scheduling Needs: In-person office working hours

Required/Preferred Skills:

• Possesses basic computer skills (Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).

• Has the ability to work in a team and individually.

• Has applied problem solving and/or conflict management skills.

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? 100% in-person

Does this practicum provide compensation? not at this time

Additional Notes: none listed

Filled for Summer 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: Postsecondary and Career Pathways Support

Term this practicum is available: Spring 2022; Summer 2022 (NOT FALL)

Supervisor Name/Title: Jaclyn Babcock (HESA Cohort 9), Career Pathways Programs Director

Email Address: jaclyn@bgcp.org

Organization: Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula

Department: High School and Postsecondary - Career Pathways Programs

Practicum Description: This practicum opportunity will focus on building career specific support and resources for our postsecondary students. The work will entail curating sector-focused resume examples, researching relevant and engaging career-focused resources and videos (e.g., on TikTok), providing feedback on career support through a social justice lens, and providing support on career and postsecondary events.

Learning Outcomes:

• Student will create resources to support career readiness and exploration for postsecondary students in a variety of career sectors.

• Student will demonstrate ability to incorporate content with engagement (pop culture!) and relevance for undergraduates around career exposure and readiness.

• Student will demonstrate skills in event planning and program collaboration and planning.

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Social Justice and Inclusion; Technology; Values, Philosophy, and History

Work plan:

• 10 hours of meetings with practicum supervisor

• 60 hours of product creation including research

• 30 hours of event/program support

Scheduling Needs: Flexible - the majority can be done remotely

Required/Preferred Skills: must be organized, work well independently and in collaboration, open to feedback, basic technology and research abilities, and commitment to social justice

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? 100% remote/virtual AND/OR Hybrid of in-person/remote

Does this practicum provide compensation? no

Additional Notes: none listed

Filled for Fall 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: Women's History Month (WHM) Programming Coordinator

Term this practicum is available: Spring 2022; Fall 2022 (NOT SUMMER)

Supervisor Name/Title: Sharon K. Sobotta, Director of Center for Women & Gender Equity (CWGE)

Email Address: ssobotta@stmarys-ca.edu

Institution: Saint Mary's College of California

Department: Center for Women & Gender Equity

Practicum Description: Practicum students will gain hands-on experience with helping to shape, promote and assess intersectional programming that looks at gender in tandem with race, class, sexual orientation, and other dimensions of identity for Women’s History Month related to this year’s theme “Both-And/ Yes, And.”

Learning Outcomes: As a result of this experience students will-

• Thoughtfully engage in dialogue & discourse while planning meaningful programs

• Learn effective strategies to meet students where they are at in their developmental journeys.

• Engage in creative problem solving and meaningful collaborations in doing intersectional work.

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Advising and Helping; Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development; Technology; Values, Philosophy, and History

Work plan: Practicum students will do the following:

• Gain experience in collaborative program building while integrating the voices and perspectives of students, faculty and staff to work toward common goals.

• Oversee a student engagement program (such as ‘Our Voices: Our Stories’ that will be offered during spring semester

• Assist with developing social media campaigns that engages students with themes and content related to programs and learning outcomes.

• Gain the opportunity to help support community engagement students who are completing service projects in the Center for Women & Gender Equity. This support may involve supporting students in their developmental journeys with such things as goal setting and reflection on progress.

Scheduling Needs: There are tasks that vary in hours and times.

Required/Preferred Skills: Hybrid Position: This practicum may be completed as hybrid--both onsite and online Competencies & Characteristics

The practicum student has an understanding of the following: Intersectionality, collaboration, identity development, social media literacy, thinking outside of the box to effectively meet students where they are, assessment have and a desire to learn as we go.

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? Hybrid of in-person/remote

Does this practicum provide compensation? "A small stipend is possible"

Additional Notes: "I am excited to partner with a practicum student and also make my best effort to pair student up with projects that mirror their passions."

Filled for Summer or Fall 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: Equitable Rights & Responsibilities/Title IX Graduate Assistant

Term this practicum is available: Summer 2022 OR Fall 2022

Supervisor Name/Title: Elizabeth Trayner, Director of Equitable Rights & Responsibilities/Title IX Coordinator

Email Address: etrayner@pacific.edu

Institution: University of the Pacific

Department: Equitable Rights & Responsibilities/Title IX

Practicum Description:

The Director of Equitable Rights & Responsibilities/Title IX Coordinator will work with students to develop a position to best suit their needs

Learning Outcomes:
* Have a foundational and functional understanding of Title IX

* Gain an understanding of how Title IX operates at University of the Pacific and the partnerships that have been developed to aid in the office's success

* Develop educational materials as a tangible demonstration of their learning

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Law, Policy, and Governance; Personal and Ethical Foundations; Social Justice and Inclusion; Values, Philosophy, and History

Work plan: To be developed with the student

Scheduling Needs: Scheduling can be tailored to meet the student's needs

Required/Preferred Skills: Initiative and willingness to collaborate. Commitment to Equity, Access, and Inclusion.

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? 100% in-person; OR 100% remote/virtual; OR Hybrid of in-person/remote

Does this practicum provide compensation? No. However, there may be opportunities for Professional Development Training as a part of the practicum

Additional Notes: This is a flexible position that can be shaped to meet the needs of the student

Filled for Summer or Fall 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: Graduate Assistant - California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education

Term this practicum is available: Summer 2022 OR Fall 2022

Supervisor Name/Title: Christopher Murphy, Diversity Programs Administrator

Email Address: cpmurphy@calstate.edu

Institution: California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education

Department: Diversity Forum Planning Committee

Practicum Description: The California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education is a bi-annual outreach event that seeks to strengthen and diversity the academic pipeline by promoting graduate opportunities to underrepresented and underserved students. This event is a collaboration of public and private colleges and universities throughout California. The practicum student will gain extensive experiences in producing a large event with hundreds of students, graduate recruiters, volunteers, workshops, and speakers.

Learning Outcomes:
*Practicum students will deepen their understanding of planning and running a large-scale diversity-centered program.

*Practicum students will develop communication skills and strategies that function in a dynamic work environment that spans multiple institutions.

*Practicum student will gain awareness about access and equity in graduate education.

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Leadership; Organizational and Human Resources; Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development

Work plan:
40 hours, Planning Committee and sub-committee meetings

15 hours, Day prior and day of Diversity Forum (November 4, 5, 2022)

10 hours, post-event activities (evaluations, reports, meetings)

10 hours, supporting student recruitment and participation (contacting campus liaisons, supporting travel logistics,

10 hours, supporting program development (workshop topics, presenters, learning outcomes)

15 hours, marketing, social media, and developing website content

Scheduling Needs:

Meetings will be bi-monthly during the summer and weekly in the fall term. The practicum student is expected to travel to Long Beach (travel funds available) on Friday, November 4 to assist with preparatory activities and tasks and be available throughout Saturday, November 5, to support the Diversity Forum as needed.

Required/Preferred Skills:

Required skills

• Ability to work independently

• Comfort with email and phone communication with campus partners

Preferred skills

• Google Apps (Drive, Sheets, Docs, Forms)

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

• Interest in reducing/eliminating disparities in higher education"

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? Hybrid of in-person/remote

Does this practicum provide compensation? Travel funds towards cost to attend California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education on November 5, 2022 in Long Beach, CA

Additional Notes: This role will interface with various sub-committees within the Planning Committee that deal with student participation, graduate recruiters, the program, evaluations, and logistics.

Filled for Summer 2022? Yes (updated 5/14/2022)

Practicum Title: Accessibility Services Graduate Intern

Term this practicum is available: Summer 2022 ONLY

Supervisor Name/Title: Andrea Reyes, Director of Accessibility Services

Email Address: areyes3@laverne.edu

Institution: University of La Verne

Department: Accessibility Services Department

Practicum Description: The mission of our Accessibility Services department is to collaborate with students and campus partners in creating an equitable and inclusive educational experience for students with disabilities. This practicum opportunity will develop skills in supporting students with disabilities. The Accessibility Services Graduate Intern is responsible for researching literature, shadowing student appointments, analyzing data, creating resources and facilitating presentations for faculty and staff community.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Learn support strategies for engaging and developing students with disabilities.

2. Co-create an Ability Ally training for the faculty and staff community.

3. Develop Summer 2022 newsletters for students registered with Accessibility Services.

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Advising and Helping; Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development; Values, Philosophy, and History

Work plan:

• Research literature that identifies support strategies for students with disabilities. (10 hours)

• Create Summer 2022 newsletters for students registered with Accessibility Services, informing students of resources and services. (15 hours)

• Co-create an Ability Ally training presentation to present to faculty and staff. (20 hours)

• Research, draft policies and procedures for the Accessibility Services handbook. (10 hours)

• Create and present Accessibility Services programming efforts for students, staff and faculty. (15 hours)

• Track data and usage of Accessibility Services across campuses, analyze surveys and data to contribute to the Annual Assessment Report. (10 hours)

• Shadow student intake appointments to learn about student development within Accessibility Services. (10 hours)

• Other: training, 1:1 check ins, etc. (10 hours)

Scheduling Needs: Students are encouraged to work during the typical office hours which are M-F 8 am-5 pm. Some work can be done outside of office hours, however student should be available for majority of work hours during office hours.

Required/Preferred Skills: A dependable, organized and responsible individual who is passionate about supporting students with disabilities. The individual must be able and willing to handle data and material in a confidential manner. Excellent phone etiquette, listening and communication skills are necessary in this position. Proficient in Zoom, Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Google Drive.

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? 100% remote/virtual OR Hybrid of in-person/remote

Does this practicum provide compensation? No

Additional Notes: Only 1 position is available.

Filled for Summer or Fall 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: Serving Chicanx Latinx Students in an HSI Initiative

Term this practicum is available: Summer 2022 OR Fall 2022

Supervisor Name/Title: Lupe Gallegos-Diaz / Director, Chicanx Latinx Student Development Office and Lecturer, Chicanx Latinx Studies

Email Address: lupeg@berkeley.edu

Institution: University of California, Berkeley

Department: Chicanx Latinx Student Development Office/Center

Practicum Description: The UCBerkeley campus is moving to become a Hispanic Serving Institution and we need to prepare the campus and our students for this transformation. This internship will focus on two areas - 1) researching, assessing and aligning current student programs to HSI initiatives and 2) engage students with the new Chicanx Latinx Student Resource Center.

Learning Outcomes:
1) Understanding how a University embarking on a campus wide initiative implements new policies and practices to arrive at HSI status.
2) Understanding the needs of Latinx students at UCB and how these needs are aligned or not to the HSI initiative.
3) Understanding the role of student, faculty, staff, alumni and community members in this new campus initiative.

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Leadership; Organizational and Human Resources; Student Learning and Development

Work plan:

• 20hours - Orientation/Conocimiento

• 25hours Research/Interviews;

• 35hrs-Writing/Assessment

• 20hrs- Presentations/Final Report

Scheduling Needs:
It would be great to have students in person but can accommodate for some virtual time.

Required/Preferred Skills:

It would be helpful if students would be bilingual/bicultural to be able to connect with the students we are serving but not required.

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? 100% in-person

Does this practicum provide compensation? $500 -$1000

Additional Notes: "We are open to take more than one student - two would be great. I find that students working in pairs really get so much more out of an practicum/internship."

Filled for Summer or Fall 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: Experiential Learning Coordinator

Term this practicum is available: Summer 2022 OR Fall 2022

Supervisor Name/Title: Jennifer Rowland, Associate Director of Experiential Learning

Email Address: jrow@stanford.edu

Institution: Stanford University

Department: Stanford Career Education

Practicum Description: The practicum will involve support for the evolution and execution of one or more of three key experiential learning initiatives including a stipend program for unpaid internships, a summer internship course, and the Stanford Alumni Mentoring platform. The team will also be developing an Experiential Learning strategy over the coming months, and the practicum will include participation in that process. This work includes a focus on making experiential learning accessible to all Stanford students. The role will be customized based upon the skills and interests of the successful candidate(s).

Learning Outcomes:
The practicum will be customized based upon the skills and interests of the successful candidate(s), so the learning outcomes will vary but could include: program measurement and reporting; stakeholder communication strategy development and execution; experiential learning strategy development; cohort engagement; mentorship platform refinement and management, etc.

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Leadership; Student Learning and Development; Technology

Work plan: TBD based upon student experience and interests

Scheduling Needs: The student will need to be available for meetings during the workday, but much of the work can be completed outside of normal work hours. Some of the work, like cohort engagement programs, will likely take place in the evenings.

Required/Preferred Skills: Written and oral communication skills, ability to work autonomously but enthusiasm for collaboration, attention to detail, experience with or interest in experiential learning, agility and willingness to adapt as strategies are decided upon, interest in or experience with initiatives focused on creating equitable and inclusive programs and environments, curiosity.

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? 100% remote/virtual OR Hybrid of in-person/remote

Does this practicum provide compensation? "No, unfortunately we are unable to provide compensation at this time"

Additional Notes: "Experiential learning is at the core of all the work that we are doing so strong interest and potential experience with internships, mentorship, or other similar experiences is needed to truly get the most out of this experience. The successful candidate(s) can be deeply involved in one of the initiatives, or spread their efforts across multiple, but that will be established at the beginning of the quarter so responsibilities, objectives and learning outcomes will be clear to everyone involved. Ability to take initiative and move projects forward independently while keeping the team informed and engaged as needed is critical to success."

Filled for Summer 2022? No (updated 4/14/2022)

Practicum Title: Office of Student Engagement - Marketing and Design Intern

Term this practicum is available: Summer 2022 ONLY

Supervisor Name/Title: Jessica Frazier, Senior Director of Student Engagement and Student Life

Email Address: jessica.frazier@dominican.edu

Institution: Dominican University of California

Department: Student Engagement

Practicum Description: The Office of Student Engagement - Marketing and Design Intern will support the vision and mission of the department by developing social media marketing plan and content for Fall Orientation 2022, our First Generation Success Program and Fall Welcome. This position will also develop graphics designs for some events. This position can be completed remotely.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop social media marketing plans for student engagement over the summer.

2. Create social media summer content for incoming and continuing students.

3. Create graphics for student engagement programs that are inclusive educational and engaging.

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development; Technology

Work plan:

10 hours - Marketing Plan Development

25 hours - Torch First Gen Program Content Development

25 hours - Orientation Content

10 hours - Welcome Week Content

20 hours - Additional Graphic Design Content

10 hours - Meetings

Scheduling Needs: Work can be completed remotely. All work can be completed during "off" hours. We will review content and updates weekly, during business hours or as needed.

Required/Preferred Skills:

Please note: Our Office can provide some guidance and training so these skills/competencies are preferred but not required.

- Graphic Design

- Social Media Content Development

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? 100% remote/virtual

Does this practicum provide compensation? none listed

Additional Notes: none listed

Filled for Summer 2022? Yes (updated 5/17/2022)

Practicum Title: Training and Development Student Coordinator

Term this practicum is available: Summer 2022 (listed dates of June 1, 2022- September 16, 2022)

Supervisor Name/Title: Wassila George, Assistant Director, Professional Development and Graduate Preparation

Email Address: wageorge@ucsc.edu

Institution: University of California, Santa Cruz

Department: Educational Opportunity Programs

Practicum Description: Within the EOP office, the Training and Development Committee creates spaces to build the skills of EOP professional and student staff. The Training and Development Student Coordinator will support these efforts by curriculum development of student staff summer training, developing a training assessment tool to evaluate its effectiveness, and helping facilitate dialogue around being a first-gen professional. At the end of the practicum, the student will produce a report using student feedback and recommendations for consideration in the planning of future training opportunities.

Learning Outcomes:
Appraise the effectiveness of the EOP Student Staff Training Program

Design equity minded curriculum for EOP student leaders

Analyze and reflect on the exclusionary practices and current impact of higher education institutions on underrepresented student communities

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Leadership; Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development

Work plan:
Assessment and Evaluation: 35 hours

Curriculum Development: 30 hours

One on one meetings: 15 hours

Training Facilitation: 5 hours

Committee Meetings: 15 hours

TOTAL: 100 hours

Scheduling Needs: The weekly committee and supervision check-in meetings will take place during normal business hours. The graduate student will have the autonomy to complete their work plan activities during off hours.

Required/Preferred Skills:
Experience and ability to use traditional word processing applications and technology such as Google Suite and zoom.

Experience working with a diverse student population

Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion work in higher education

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? 100% remote/virtual

Does this practicum provide compensation? none listed

Additional Notes: none listed

Filled for Summer 2022? Yes (updated 5/14/2022)

Practicum Title: Summer Conduct & Assessment Intern

Term this practicum is available: Summer 2022 ONLY

Supervisor Name/Title:
Dale Morrow, Coordinator, Residential Conduct & Community Standards

AND

Dr. Jaqui Thomas, Assistant Director for Assessment and Academic Success

Email Address: resrecruitment@berkeley.edu

Institution: University of California, Berkeley

Department: Residential Life

Practicum Description:
Goals of the Internship:

-Serve as part of a central professional staff team for our summer programs. This position is jointly supervised by the Assistant Director of Assessment & Academic Success & the Coordinator of Residential Community Standards.

-To assist in creating an effective & safe community among summer residential students.

-To address needs for summer residence hall operations.

-To provide a practicum learning opportunity for a graduate student.

-To support the academic mission of the university through residential initiatives within the Division of Student Affairs.

A detailed position description is available upon request; for this information please email resrecruitment@berkeley.edu.

Learning Outcomes:

At UC Berkeley, we pride ourselves on individualized supervision and professional development. Learning outcomes are co-created with one's supervisors at the outset of the practicum. For information on the primary competency areas in which this practicum opportunity is grounded, please see the selected NASPA/ACPA Professional Competencies below.

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Advising and Helping; Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Personal and Ethical Foundations; Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development

Work plan:
This practicum opportunity is designated as 40 hours per week with potential on-call responsibilities as well. Beginning dates are flexible, with a preferred start date of Friday, May 13, 2022. The Conduct & Assessment Intern is expected to work through Saturday, August 13, 2022.

Scheduling Needs:
Most activities will take place during typical business hours; however some evening or weekend hours may be required.

Required/Preferred Skills:
Eagerness to learn is the most important skill for this role. Experience with data management, analytical thinking, and/or advising are bonuses.

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? Hybrid of in-person/remote

Does this practicum provide compensation? Yes; $3,600 paid in biweekly increments, best meal plan available (historically, 19 meals/week), private room in an apartment on campus if desired (may have another graduate student as an apartmentmate).

Additional Notes:
The terms of this opportunity are negotiable for the right candidate. Please reach out to resrecruitment@berkeley.edu for a detailed position description, and let us know if you have any questions!

This position is subject to a criminal background check. This position meets the following background check criteria:

-Master key access to residence and other facilities.

-Direct responsibility for the care, safety and security of humans.

Filled for Summer or Fall 2022? No (updated 4/16/2022)

Practicum Title: Black Academy Intern

Term this practicum is available: Summer 2022 or Fall 2022

Supervisor Name/Title: Lenora Willis Executive Director of African, Black, Caribbean Student Success

Email Address: lmwillis@ucsc.edu

Institution: UC Santa Cruz

Department: Office for African, Black, Caribbean Student Success

Practicum Description: The newly developed Office for African, Black, Caribbean Student Success was created to advocate for the holistic success of ABC students on campus. At its core, the Office for ABC Student Success is intended to secure campus-wide strategic initiatives and priorities by addressing equity gaps, climate issues, persistent under enrollment, and retention and graduation rates of ABC students. Black Academy Intern will serve as a key strategist on the Black Academy Planning Committee to focus on assessment and strategy development that will support students who participate in the program beyond the summer.

Learning Outcomes:
-Gather and analyze data on the needs of African, Black, Caribbean incoming undergraduate students

-Research and plan best practices for African, Black , Caribbean student engagement for success and sense of belonging.

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Advising and Helping; Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Leadership; Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development; Values, Philosophy, and History

Work plan: Over the course of the 100 hours ( I am flexible with how much time is planner per week), the student will assist with the planning and implementation of Black Academy (our pseudo summer bridge program for ABC identified students). They will be responsible for formulating some sort of assessment of the program and identify long term co-curricular strategies to continue support for that specific ABC population beyond the summer

Scheduling Needs: This role can be done completely remote. Majority of the work will be data collection, assessment planning, project management, and curriculum development.

Required/Preferred Skills: none listed

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? 100% remote/virtual

Does this practicum provide compensation? none listed

Additional Notes: none listed

Filled for Summer or Fall 2022? No (updated 4/16/2022)

Practicum Title: Strategic Initiatives Assessment Analyst

Term this practicum is available: Summer 2022 or Fall 2022

Supervisor Name/Title: Dani Barker, Special Adviser to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Success

Email Address: dabarker@ucsc.edu

Institution: University of California, Santa Cruz

Department: Division of Student Affairs and Success

Practicum Description: Under the supervision of the Special Adviser to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Success, the Strategic Initiatives Assessment Analyst will design a general decision making framework for the Division of Student Affairs and Success Strategy Team to use in planning for the end of our team’s involvement with a strategic initiative. The Analyst will also use the framework to assess a particular initiative, the launch of the NameCoach tool, and report on recommendations regarding the initiative’s next stages.

Learning Outcomes:
-Students will be able to analyze and interpret assessment findings in the context of the divisional and institutional mission.

-Students will be able to assess the effectiveness of a program, along various outcomes and metrics.

-Students will be able to make recommendations and put forth rationales for a course of action.

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Student Learning and Development

Work plan:
Build Decision Making Framework - 30 hours

Assessment of NameCoach initiative - 30 hours

Reporting and presenting - 30 hours

Administrative Tasks - 10 hours

Scheduling Needs: Schedule is flexible and can be designed to meet practicum students' needs.

Required/Preferred Skills:

Knowledge and understanding of the needs of a diverse student population.

Skills in service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, and facilitation.

Verbal communication, written communication and organization skills.

Ability to identify problems and utilize sound reasoning to generate viable solutions.

Ability to be flexible, innovative, and fluid as situation demands.

Ability to take initiative to plan, implement and assess programs.

Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently on projects.

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? 100% remote/virtual

Does this practicum provide compensation? No

Additional Notes: none listed

Filled for Summer 2022 (updated 5/24/2022)

Practicum Title: Graduate Assistant/Intern - Case Management

Term this practicum is available: Summer 2022 or Fall 2022

Supervisor Name/Title: Andrew Hua, Interim Director of Student Affairs Case Management Services

Email Address: ahua@ucsd.edu, sacm@ucsd.edu

Institution: University of California, San Diego

Department: Student Affairs Case Management Services

Practicum Description: Graduate interns/assistants will provide guidance and facilitation to assist students in optimizing their educational experience while minimizing the impact of illness, injury, behavioral changes, and personal distress on students' academic careers through the coordination of care, interventions, and social support with appropriate referrals, and follow up services within a broad network of campus and community resources. Although students in these positions develop and use clinical knowledge in their one-on-one and group interactions with undergraduate and graduate students, they do not provide direct clinical services. In addition to providing case management support, graduate student interns/assistants will have the opportunity to engage in program development, providing presentations and trainings, and working with diverse special populations of students.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Graduate assistants will learn to execute general case management support and services, administration responsibilities, and gain foundational skills and abilities in case management and higher education

2. Graduate assistants will be able to meet individually with students to assess needs, assist with problem identification, care plan creation, resource referral and appropriate follow-up as well as case tracking.

3. Graduate assistants will create relationships across campus, including UC San Diego Health that support ongoing efforts of Student Affairs Case Management Services, serving on workgroups and committees that support student needs.

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Advising and Helping; Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Leadership; Student Learning and Development

Work plan:
General Case Management Services and Support - 70 hrs

Outreach and Assessment Support - 30 hrs

Scheduling Needs:

Schedule is flexible between normal working hours - 8 am - 4:30 pm PST with a mandatory team meeting attendance every Thursday, 11 am - 12:30 pm PST.

Required/Preferred Skills:

- Strong interest in supporting students in distress

- ability to engage and successfully connect with all levels of university administration, faculty, staff, students and the public

- ability to work in a team environment and independently

- ability to reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations

- ability to draw and maintain appropriate professional boundaries

- skills in working with diverse Student populations

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? 100% remote/virtual OR Hybrid of in-person/remote

Does this practicum provide compensation? Yes, a stipend; approx. $7,862 - subject to change

Additional Notes: The opportunity is best conducted hybrid (in-person and remote), but we are flexible with providing an 100% remote experience. We do not offer compensation for travel and accommodations of candidate were to pursue the hybrid experience.

Filled for Summer 2022? No (updated 5/4/2022)

Practicum Title: Retention, Persistence, and Equity

Term this practicum is available: Summer 2022

Supervisor Name/Title: Lester Deanes, Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement

Email Address: ldeanes@usfca.edu, lzhu35@usfca.edu

Institution: University of San Francisco

Department: Office of Student Engagement

Practicum Description:
This practicum opportunity is intended to support USF's Integrated Strategic Enrollment Plan, a partnership between the Division of Student Life and Strategic Enrollment Management, in planning out institutional-level ideas for retention, persistence, and equity in our student population. This is a continuation of the work done in the Spring 2021 by committees that have identified ideas to implement. This practicum will provide HESA students with the opportunity to research and build out ideas for campus-wide implementation.

Learning Outcomes:
-Develop research skills and become familiar with program assessment and evaluation

-Develop financial plans for university-level programs

-Present visual data to campus collaborators

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Social Justice and Inclusion; Values, Philosophy, and History

Work plan:
15 hours - researching relevant data

15 hours - communication with campus partners

15 hours - comparing sample programs and developing benchmarks

35 hours - financial planning on strategic ideas for implementation

Scheduling Needs: The practicum student can work within a hybrid schedule for the summer. Majority of the work can be done remotely but some communication/meetings may be conducted in person.

Required/Preferred Skills:
Foundational understanding of retention, persistence, and equity required.

Familiarity with Google Suites required.

Strong writing and verbal skills preferred.

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? Hybrid of in-person/remote

Does this practicum provide compensation? $2,000

Additional Notes: None listed

Filled for Summer 2022? No (updated 5/4/2022)

Practicum Title: Change the World from Here Institute

Term this practicum is available: Summer 2022

Supervisor Name/Title: Lester Deanes, Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement

Email Address: ldeanes@usfca.edu, lzhu35@usfca.edu

Institution: University of San Francisco

Department: Office of Student Engagement

Practicum Description:
The Change the World From Here Institute at USF was created to develop critically aware and goal-oriented system thinkers who are motivated to change their communities for the common good. This institute will experience a large growing period in the summer of 2022 and we are exploring ways to structure the institute for maximized intention. The practicum student will be a thought partner in establishing the foundations of the institute from website structure to alumni engagement.

Learning Outcomes:
-Develop research skills and become familiar with program assessment and evaluation

-Design websites and pages to improve user experience

-Create pathways of engagement between current students and alumni

ACPA/NASPA Competencies:
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Student Learning and Development; Technology

Work plan:
15 hours - researching relevant data

15 hours - communication with campus partners

40 hours - designing and structuring the website

30 hours - communication with alumni and designing what alumni engagement looks like

Scheduling Needs: The practicum student can work within a hybrid schedule for the summer. Majority of the work can be done remotely but some communication/meetings may be conducted in person.

Required/Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with Google Suites required.

Familiarity with website editing preferred.

Strong writing and verbal skills preferred.

In-person, virtual, or hybrid opportunity? Hybrid of in-person/remote

Does this practicum provide compensation? $2,000

Additional Notes: None listed