EOP FALL 2022 ENRICHMENT WORKSHOPS
Our Enrichment Workshops offered online and in person, cover a range of topics to help you maximize your experience at Cal State LA. EOP students must attend a minimum of three Enrichment Workshops per semester. If you are experiencing academic challenges, please contact your EOP counselor.
If you attend a non-EOP workshop or activity, let us know by filling out the Enrichment Activity Attendance Form.
September
EOP Transfer Students Welcome
Facilitator: Veronica Carrero | Wednesday, September 7 | Time: 3 – 5 p.m. | Location: Zoom
Students will have the opportunity to learn more about EOP services, expectations, and on-campus resources and meet their counselor. There will be a student panel of current EOP students who will share their personal experiences as transfer students to the university.
This event is mainly for Transfer Students.
EOP Welcome Back
Facilitator: Tanya Maxwell | Thursday, September 15 | Time: 2 – 4 p.m. | Location: Greenlee Plaza
Welcoming our EOP students back to campus. Fall 2020, 2021, and 2022 EOP freshmen cohorts are invited to come to meet and greet with the EOP staff, EOP Director, EOP Counselors, and EOP Peer Advisors. Spend a few hours mingling with other EOP students, say hi to old friends, and meet some new ones. Hear about the upcoming EOP events for the Fall and Spring semesters. Enjoy some light refreshments, play games, say hello to your EOP Counselor, and have a chance to win Golden Eagle Dollars and more.
Growth Zone's "Building Our Brains" Workshop Series
Facilitator: Jeff Munoz & Vanessa Pacheco | Time: 12:15 – 2:15 p.m. | Location: BIO 241
The Building Our Brains Workshop Series aims to support EOP student development by helping students develop better learning habits and skills in and out of the classroom. From learning how to balance course load by providing effective organizational tools to understanding how motivation, i.e., the motivation cycle actually works, students will discover a variety of concepts and tools and learn how to use them to maximize their full potential as Golden Eagles.
Sign Up: Tools On Tools On Tools
Sign Up: Preventing Procrastination
Sign Up: 1st Year Learning And Thriving
Growth Zone's Study & Game Nights
Facilitator: Jeff Munoz & Vanessa Pacheco | Time: 5 – 8 p.m. | Location: EOP Lounge\ ADM Conference Rm 4334
Growth Zone Study Nights provide a safe and welcoming space for EOP students to come to study alone or with friends. Students will have access to SI leaders who can support them in Statistics and Pre-calculus, as well as GZ Mentors who can provide on-the-spot study skills advice and mentoring.
Sign Up: Thursday, September 22
Sign Up: Thursday, September 29
Sign Up: Wednesday, October 19 (Game Night)
Sign Up: Thursday, November 17
Study Skills
Facilitator: Mary Price | Tuesday, September 20 | Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Location: SH 246
The workshop will examine students' current study habits. Tips on how to develop study skills will be explained. Motivational tips will be provided to maintain their focus and momentum.
EOP Students Grad Application, Dates, and Deadlines
Facilitator: Veronica Carrero | Wednesday, September 21 | Time: 3 – 4 p.m. | Location: Zoom
Students will have the opportunity to learn more about the undergraduate application process, dates, and deadlines. Students will learn how to complete the application using their advising report planned on GET.
This event is mainly for Transfer Students, however, everyone is welcome.
Sign Up: Grad Application, Dates, and Deadlines
Embrace The Gap
Facilitator: Gregorio Alcantar | Thursday, September 22 | Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Location: TBA
Are there large gaps in-between your classes? Do not go home. Instead, come to this workshop to learn the many things you can do in college such as study, visit a professor, meet new people and so much more. You will see how embracing the gaps can help in your success at Cal State LA.
College Student Etiquette
Facilitator: Daniela Pineda | Friday, September 23 | Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Location: Zoom
The College Student Etiquette Workshop provides essential life skills for a successful college transition and strategies needed to put your best foot forward when interacting and building connections with college professors, staff, and peers.
Sign Up: College Student Etiquette
What Does This Mean? What Should I Do? Understanding University Policies and How to Best Apply Them When Needed
Facilitator: Ricardo Ramos | Friday, September 23 | Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m. | Location: TBA
This program introduces students to Cal State LAs' academic policies and shows them how to apply them when needed. Students will learn the withdrawal process, grade forgiveness, repeat limit exception, return from an educational leave, financial aid standards, and other policies that may be useful for their academic success. Once the policies are introduced, students will be allowed, in groups, to review different case scenarios, and decide what policy to best apply.
Sign Up: Understanding University Policies
Am I on the Right Track? Educational, Pre-Major, and GE Planning for Timely Graduation
Facilitator: Tanya Maxwell | Friday, September 30 | Time: 2 – 3 p.m. | Location: Zoom
Review the Lower Division General Education (GE) chart and University Graduation requirements. Learn Pre-Major (Major Specific Criteria) to declare a major. Explore Degree Planner, and Major Road Maps and participate in educational planning activities.
Sign up: Educational, Pre-Major, and GE Planning
October
Wellness Workshop: Are You Ready For Midterms/Finals Mentally and Physically?
Facilitator: Ricardo Ramos| Friday, October 7 | Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m. | Location: Zoom
The workshop will examine students' planning and perception of creating and achieving goals. Students will have the opportunity to create goals. Students will learn tips and ways to keep their goals alive and achievable.
Sign Up: Are You Ready For Midterms/Finals Mentally and Physically?
Goal Setting
Facilitator: Mary Price | Tuesday, October 18 | Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Location: SH 246
The workshop will examine students' planning and perception of creating and achieving goals. Students will have the opportunity to create goals. Students will learn tips and ways to keep their goals alive and achievable.
Networking 101
Facilitator: Gregorio Alcantar | Thursday, October 20 | Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Location: TBA
Of the many skills you will learn in college, networking is a big one. This vital skill in communication and relationship building will prepare you to meet new people and seek better opportunities not only while in college but beyond. You will learn valuable networking tips and will have an opportunity to practice them with other EOP students.
University Policies and Procedures
Facilitator: Veronica Carrero | Thursday, October 27 | Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Location: Zoom
Students will have the opportunity to learn more about the university policies and procedures. EOP students will learn about services, university guidelines, expectations, and where to find on-campus resources. A special guest from the Dean of Students will be invited.
This event is mainly for Transfer Students, however, everyone is welcome.
Sign Up: University Policies and Procedures
November
EOP Board Game Day
Facilitator: Nikya Byrant & Ashly Lopez | Tuesday, November 15 | Time: 12:30 – 2 p.m. | Location: TBA
Have a wellness day through friendly competition with friends! Enjoy some of your childhood favorite board games and trivia!
EOP Students Building Confidence when experiencing Impostor Syndrome
Facilitator: Veronica Carrero | Tuesday, November 15 | Time: 3 – 4 p.m. | Location: SH 246
Students will have the opportunity to learn about Imposter Syndrome, students will be able to identify and recognize the signs of imposter syndrome, and students will be able to find coping mechanisms and campus resources to build confidence when experiencing it.
This event is mainly for Transfer Students.
December
Build Your Brand
Facilitator: Gregorio Alcantar | Thursday, December 1 | Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Location: Zoom
While in college, it is important to build your brand. It begins by asking yourself - who am I? Come learn why the answer to this question is the first block to building your college self that will set you apart and help you stand out.
Mindfulness Monday: Acing Finals
Facilitator: Daniela Pineda | Monday, December 5 | Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m. | Location: Zoom
The Mindfulness Monday: Acing Finals workshop will provide a virtual space to share and practice strategies to plan, prepare, and pamper yourself (self-care) in order to alleviate exam anxiety going into finals week.
January
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Financial Aid Appeal
Facilitator: Tanya Mawell | Tuesday, January 10, 2023, | Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Location: Zoom
Review the SAP policy for Financial. Learn how to maintain satisfactory academic status for financial aid purposes. Review SAP Appeal instructions, and policy and receive support in developing an academic plan and SAP narrative for SAP appeal.