[Faculty] Sent on Behalf of Nancy Rodriquez-Lorta and Gabrielle Sykes-Casavant

Hunt, James E - (jeh) jeh at arizona.edu
Thu Dec 7 13:47:19 MST 2023


Hello CALES Faculty,



As you wrap up the fall semester and look ahead toward spring, CALES Career & Academic Services (CAS) is here to support you and your students on all campuses. A summary of integrated, wrap-around CAS support services is outlined below. You're encouraged to reference these services in your course material and/or connect with the CAS team for additional support. All one-on-one CAS services are available to students in person, via Zoom, or by phone; CAS events are held in person and streamed/recorded when possible. We're here to help!



Academic Advising: Forbes Building, Rm 203

CAS General Academic Advising:  Professional advisors provide broad-ranging, individual support including new student orientation, readmission and major exploration, interpreting academic policy, processing academic forms and petitions, and guiding students through academic eligibility. Reed Battles, Arianna Buchanan and Serena Valle are available to support all CALES students collaboratively with academic unit advisors.

  *   Contact: CALES-advising at teams.arizona.edu<mailto:CALES-advising at teams.arizona.edu>, 520-621-3616
  *   Student appointments: Schedule in CatCloud<https://ua-trellis.my.site.com/uastudent/s/catcloud/services/calendar/?GroupId=a0g3n000006vhBY>
  *   Learn more<https://cales.arizona.edu/advisors-support-your-academic-and-career-goals?_gl=1*17nmyz2*_ga*MjAzMDIyNzAxNC4xNjk3NTY4MzQ1*_ga_7PV3540XS3*MTcwMTg3NTIwNy4zLjAuMTcwMTg3NTIwNy42MC4wLjA.#Career%20&%20Academic%20Services%20General%20Advisors>



ASEMS: A structured, guided undergraduate research-focused program for eligible CALES STEM majors. Upon admission, student scholars are matched with a peer and faculty mentor, receive weekly individual support, and complete a one-unit research preparation course.

  *   Contact Teresa Cortez: teresasosa at arizona.edu<mailto:teresasosa at arizona.edu>
  *   Schedule appointments: Schedule in CatCloud<https://ua-trellis.my.site.com/uastudent/s/catcloud/services/calendar?NetId=teresasosa>
  *   Learn more: CALES ASEMS<https://asems.arizona.edu/programs/cals-asems-program#:~:text=CALES%20ASEMS%20is%20aimed%20specifically,Engineering%2C%20Biosystems%20Analytics%20%26%20Technology%2C>



Retention Coordination: In addition to one-on-one student support noted above, CAS Academic Advising also guides college retention strategies including:

  *   CALES 195C, one-unit success course aimed at building community for new first-year students with peer mentor component
  *   CALES 195A, one-unit success course designed to support students with academic eligibility with peer mentor component
  *   CALES Pulse surveys to connect students to personalized and timely support, resources and people
  *   Proactive student outreach



Student Affairs: Forbes Building, Rm 204

Career Center: Comprehensive and individual career development ranging from exploration to post-graduation job support from the Career Center team, Colin Eischeid and Amanda Bogden. Services include:

  *   Class presentations (general services overview or topic specific)
  *   Interactive workshops (topics include Skills vs Qualities, Dressing for Success, LinkedIn optimization, and more -- view here<https://career.cals.arizona.edu/channels/staff/#presentations-workshops>)
  *   Class assignment support (resume review, mock interviews)
  *   Internship & job exploration

            For more information,

  *   Contact: CALES-Career at arizona.edu<mailto:CALES-Career at arizona.edu>
  *   Student appointments: Schedule in CatCloud<https://ua-trellis.my.site.com/uastudent/s/catcloud/services/calendar/?NetId=colineischeid>
  *   Learn more: Virtual Career Center<https://career.cals.arizona.edu/>



Learning Lab: CALES students can gain the skills to become their best learners with individual support from two embedded learning coaches, Shawnda Garcia and Matt Swanson.

  *   Contact: CALES-learninglab at arizona.edu<mailto:CALES-learninglab at arizona.edu>
  *   Student appointments: Schedule in CatCloud<https://ua-trellis.my.site.com/uastudent/s/catcloud/services/calendar/?GroupId=a0g3n000006vhBi>
  *   Learn more<https://cales.arizona.edu/learning-lab>



Life Management Counseling: Student life can be a lot to balance: from college to relationships, to figuring out the future. When students need support, CALES has no-cost and confidential life management counseling. Students can schedule an appointment with Ryan Daily to get started.

  *   Contact: rdaily7 at arizona.edu<mailto:rdaily7 at arizona.edu>
  *   Student appointments: Schedule in CatCloud<https://ua-trellis.my.site.com/uastudent/s/catcloud/services/calendar/?NetId=rdaily7>
  *   Learn more<https://cales.arizona.edu/life-management-services>



Student Life: Being part of a community is essential for students to feel connected. Students are encouraged to join a club, develop their leadership skills, participate in events, and stay in the know. Not sure where to start? Leslie Grignon can help students get connected.

  *   Contact: lgrignon at arizona.edu<mailto:lgrignon at arizona.edu>
  *   Student appointments: Schedule in CatCloud<https://ua-trellis.my.site.com/uastudent/s/catcloud/services/calendar/?NetId=lgrignon>
  *   Join a CALES student club<https://cales.arizona.edu/students/campus-life> or view CALES student events<https://cales.arizona.edu/content/student-events>
  *   Follow #uarizonacales<https://www.instagram.com/uarizonacales> on Instagram!



As the daily connection point with our students, you have the unique ability to encourage them as they seek out resources and support. We appreciate all you do to spread the word!



Sincerely,



Nancy Rodriguez-Lorta, Senior Director, Advising & Student Services

Gabrielle Sykes-Casavant, Director, Undergraduate Strategic Initiatives

CALES Career & Academic Services



James E. Hunt, Professor, Career Track

Bart Cardon Teaching Fellow

Sr. Assistant Dean, Career and Academic Services

College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences

University of Arizona

Forbes 211 C

Phone 520.626.3631

"Heroism is not defined by one great act, but by a lifetime of right action"

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