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12th ANNUAL SAN DIEGO COUNTY

2014UC SAN DIEGO

Saturday, March 8

8:00am - 1:30pm • FREE ADMISSION!

Participating Partners & Sponsors:

CalSOAP • GEAR UP • Perks to Go, UCSD • Point Loma Nazarene University • Radio Latina • Rubio’sSan Diego Community College District • San Diego County Office of Education • San Diego State University

San Diego Unified School District • Sweetwater Union High School District • University of California, San DiegoEAOP, UC San Diego • UC San Diego Office of the Chancellor • UC San Diego Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Office

UC San Diego Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office

Planning Committee MembersDr. Mario Aguilar, EAOP, UCSD • Ellen Ascher, Radio Latina • Yvonne Borrego, Financial Aid, UCSD

Shakerra Carter, SDSU • Martha Corrales, Clairemont High School • Cynthia Davalos, AVC, Student Affairs, UCSDRyan Fernandez, EAOP, UCSD • Carri Fierro, TRIO, UCSD • Beatriz Figueroa Lopez, Southwest Key Programs

Alissa Giangregorio, EAOP, UCSD • Rafael Hernandez, EAOP, UCSD • Dale Hudson, Point Loma Nazarene UniversityDeborah (Debi) Kammerer, Registrar, UCSD • Ann Klein, Financial Aid, UCSD • Nancy Magpusao, Cross Cultural Center, UCSD

Nancy Moreno, SDSU • Cristina Parodi Araya, Leaning and Leadership Services-SDCOEDr. Beverly Prange, Chula Vista Elementary • Ricardo Reyes, Migrant Education • Dominga Sanchez, CREATE, UCSD

Victoria Vega, Lemon Grove School District • Irma Velasco, Chancellors Office, UCSD • Dr. Susan Yonezawa, CREATE, UCSD

Special Thank You to Workshop PresentersMario Aguilar • Gerardo Arellano • Timothy Borch • Yvonne Borrego • Shakerra Carter • Martha CorralesDeborah Costa Hernandez • Cynthia Davalos • Donna Deangelis-Blaine • Linda Doughty • Indira Esparza

Ryan Fernandez • Rosario Galena • Evelyn Garcia • Quig Gu • Jorge Hernandez • Dale HudsonDebi Kammerer • Beatriz Lopez • Nancy Magpusao • Esteban Marquez • Nancy Moreno • Nancy Nieto

Eva Pacheco • Cristina Parodi Araya • Jessica Resendez • Maggie Rodriguez • Rafaela Santa CruzJanelle Shane • Jaime Velasco • Ernesto Zepeda

LOCATIONSWORSKSHOP ROOM

AGENDACOLLEGE EXPO 2013

Registration and College FairWelcome Address: Chancellor Pradeep KhoslaKeynote Address: Dr. Gerardo ArellanoBreak to Session I WorkshopsSession I WorkshopsBreak to Session II WorkshopsSession II WorkshopsBreak to LunchPerformance by Mariachi DivasLunch/PerformanceRaffle/Closing RemarksDepart

8:00am – 9:30am9:30am – 9:45am

9:45am – 10:00am10:00am – 10:15am10:15am – 11:00am11:00am – 11:15am11:15am – 12:00pm12:00pm – 12:10pm

12:10am – 1:10pm1:10pm – 1:30pm

1:30pm

Chancellor Pradeep KhoslaPradeep K. Khosla, a distinguished academic leader and electrical and computer engineer, began his tenure as UC San Diego’s eighth chancellor on August 1, 2012. Chancellor Khosla previously served as dean of engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. There, he set the strategic direction for undergraduate and graduate education and research, and was elected University Professor, the highest distinction a faculty member could achieve. He also initiated undergraduate curriculum

reform, successful diversity efforts, multidisciplinary research centers and graduate offerings, and international programs.Chancellor Khosla is an elected member of the National Academy of Engineering, a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Engineering, an Honorary Fellow of the Indian Academy of Science, and a Fellow of the American Association of Artificial Intelligence. He is also the recipient of numerous awards for his leadership, teaching, and research, including the 2012 Light of India Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the George Westinghouse Award for contributions to improve engineering teaching. In 2012, he was named as one of the 50 most influential Indian-Americans by SiliconIndia. He received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, and his master’s and doctoral degrees in electrical and computer engineering at Carnegie Mellon.

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Saber es Poder: Cultura e Identidad

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Caminos Hacia la Universidad(En Español)

Common Core-Changes in Math/English

(Bilingual)

Science/Engineer Connections: Optics 101

(Bilingual)

Career Exploration(Bilingual)

Dispelling the Myths about AB540, Dream Act

(English)

Knowledge is Power: Culture and Identity

(English)

Pathways to College (English)

Ciencia / Ingeniero Conexiones: Óptica

101 (Bilingüe)

Exploración de Carreras --(Bilingüe)

Disipar los Mitos sobre AB540, Dream Act—

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WORKSHOPLETTER ROOM WORKSHOP 1:

10:15am - 11:00amWORKSHOP 2:

11:15am – 12:00pm

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONSSaber es Poder: Cultura y Identidad (Bilingual/Bilingüe)Aprenda las contribuciones históricas y actuales realizadas por los Latinos y las personas de color en los Estados Unidos

Pathways to College (English)Learn the steps to take in high school that would lead to a successful college application (UC, CSU, CCC).

Science/Engineer Connections: Optics 101 (Bilingual)Optics is the science of light: how it behaves and interacts with matter. Start your exploration of the science of light by checking out this 3D optics experience. You'll learn how 3D vision works, and test out a pair of 3D glasses that uses miniaturized optics to create a 3D illusion.

Career Exploration (Bilingual)Investigate career paths and the academic programs leading to these careers, including STEM field. Find out specifics of your future career path such as training, qualifications and potential salary.

Competitive Eligibility (English)Learn how to give you a competitive edge when applying to college by making your college application stand out and make you a better candidate

A-G CAHSEE- California High School Exit Exam (English)Learn about the necessary requirements in high school to be successful when applying to a University. Learn about the requisites to graduate high school.

Transfer Options (English)Learn about the options of navigating your way to a University from a community college.

Ayuda Financiera (En Español)Aprenda sobre los varios recursos financieros incluyendo becas, préstamos, la aplicación FAFSA y como obtener acceso a estos recursos.

Padre a Padre/Parent to Parent (Bilingual) Parents will share successes and challenges of helping prepare their children for college.

Preparándose para Aplicar a la Universidad (En Español)Los estudiantes aprenderán sobre los requisitos de admisión para los diferentes segmentos de la educación superior, incluyendo la Universidad de California, CSU, Colegios Comunitarios, y cómo prepararse para ser elegible.

Knowledge is Power: Culture and Identity (English)Learn the historical and current contributions made by Latinos and people of color in the United States.

Common Core-Changes in Math/English (Bilingual) How do these changes benefit your student, how do they prepare them for higher education?

Ciencia / Ingeniero Conexiones: Óptica 101 (Bilingüe)La óptica es la ciencia de la luz: cómo la luz se comporta e interactúa con la materia. Comience su exploración de la ciencia de la luz por el control de esta experiencia óptica 3D. Usted aprenderá cómo funciona la visión 3D, y probar un par de gafas 3D que utiliza la óptica miniaturizada para crear una ilusión 3D.

Dispelling the Myths about AB540 and Dream Act (English)Students and Parents will be informed about AB540, DREAM Act, and other available resources.

Elegibilidad Competitivo (En Español)Aprenda a tener una ventaja competitiva cuando aplique a la universidad para hacer que su solicitud a la universidad se destaque y lo haga un mejor candidato.

Q & A Student Panel (Bilingual)Students will learn how university students have made successful transitions in college. Students will have the ability to ask questions to current college students about their experience in college.

Opciones de Transferencia (En Español) Más información sobre las opciones de navegar su camino a una Universidad a través de un colegio comunitario.

Cómo Elegir una Universidad (En Español)¿Qué es más importante al elegir un colegio? Aprenda a seleccionar el ajuste perfecto entre lo que una universidad ofrece (carrera profesional, la atmósfera, el costo, la distancia) y lo que realmente quiera.

Padre a Padre/Parent to Parent (Bilingual) Los padres compartirán los éxitos y desafíos de ayudar a preparar a sus hijos para la universidad.

Campus Tour (Bilingual) Students will participate in a campus tour of UCSD and have the ability to ask specific questions about the campus buildings, campus life, and classes at UCSD

Caminos Hacia la Universidad (En Español)Aprenda los pasos para tomar en la preparatoria que los llevara a una exitosa aplicación para la universidad (UC, CSU, CCC).

Estándares Estatales Cambios Fundamentales Comunes en Matemáticas/Inglés (Bilingüe)¿Cómo estos cambios benefician a su hijo? ¿Cómo prepararse para la educación superior (después de la preparatoria)?

Exploración de Carreras (Bilingüe)Investigue las vías profesionales y los programas académicos que conducen a estas carreras, incluyendo campo de STEM. Averigüe detalles de su futuro profesional como la formación, las cualificaciones y el salario potencial de una carrera.

Disipar los Mitos sobre AB540 y Dream Act (En Español)Los estudiantes y los padres serán informados sobre AB540, el DREAM Act, y otros recursos disponibles.

A-G CAHSEE- Prueba de Salida de Preparatoria de California (En Español)Aprenda sobre las medidas necesarias en la preparatoria para ser exitoso al aplicar a la Universidad. Aprenda los requisitos para graduarse de la preparatoria.

Preguntas y Respuestas a un Panel Estudiantil (Bilingüe) Los estudiantes aprenderán cómo los estudiantes universitarios han hecho una transición exitosa la universidad.

Financial Aid (English)Learn about the various financial resources including grants, loans, scholarships, FAFSA, and how to obtain access to these resources.

How to Select a College (English)What is more important? Learn how to select the perfect fit between what a college offers (careers, atmosphere, cost, distance) and what you REALLY want!

Preparing to Apply to College (English)Students will learn about the admissions requirements for the various segments of higher education, including UC, CSU, Community College, and how to prepare to be eligible.

Campus Tour/ Visitas al Campus (Bilingual) Los estudiantes participarán en un recorrido por el campus de UCSD y tendrán la oportunidad de hacer preguntas específicas acerca de los edificios del campus, vida en el campus, y las clases en UCSD.

Estándares EstatalesCambios Fundamentales

Comunes enMatemátcas/Inglés

(Bilingüe)

Competitive Eligibility (English)

A-G CAHSEE - Pruebade Salida de Preparatoria

de California(En Español)

Q & A Student Panel(Bilingual)

Transfer Options (English)

Financial Aid(English)

Cómo Elegir una Universidad(En Español)

Padre a Padre/Parent to Parent(Bilingual)

Preparing toApply to College

(English)

Campus Tour (Bilingual)

Elegibilidad Competiti-vo (En Español)

A-G CAHSEE- California High School

Exit Exam (English)

Preguntas yRespuestas a un Panel

Estudiantil (Bilingüe)

Opciones de Transferencia(En Español)

Ayuda Financiera(En Español)

How to Select a College (English)

Padre a Padre/Parent to Parent(Bilingüe)

Preparándose para Aplicar a la Universidad

(En Español)

Campus Tour/ Visitasal Campus(Bilingüe)

Dr. Gerardo ArellanoDr. Gerardo N. Arellano received his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in the department of Comparative Ethnic Studies. An interdisciplinarian and cultural historian by training with significant administration experience, his work focuses on the intersections between transnational popular culture, Mexican diaspora, and U.S. cultural history. His research interests include post-secondary educational achievement and developing institutional capacities at the undergraduate and graduate level, with

a focus on Chicano academic and leadership success. Dr. Arellano’s work has been published in the Berkeley Human Rights Review and Borderlines peer reviewed academic journals. He has over 15 years of experience working with underserved students of color at the community, high-school, and university levels. In addition to his faculty responsibilities in the departments of American and Chicano studies at CSU Fullerton, he was the graduate learning specialist coordinator of program research and monitoring for the EPOCHS grant (a 2.8 million dollar federal grant designed to increase the academic success, enrollment and retention rate of Latinos in graduate school at CSUF). Dr. Arellano loves to work with students and he has extensive experience advising and collaborating with graduate and undergraduate student organizations.