University of Redlands
The Office of Student Success (OSS) facilitates group advising sessions. OSS prides itself on fostering transformative learning experiences for diverse learners by providing holistic advising across curricular and co-curricular needs. OSS advisors deliver clear pathways and provide knowledge to students regarding degree planning, course selection and academic policies. In addition, they help students develop skills necessary to address challenges related to curricular and co-curricular requirements.
Students in the School of Education will have the opportunity to receive support in a virtual group setting. Topics such as fieldwork requirements, pathway to credentialing, elective options and preparing for professional conferences promote student success by delivering accurate and useful information.
Learn more about advising sessions:
Facilitators: Natalie O'Harra, Melissa Villegas and Kristin Grammer
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Date |
Time |
Target Student Group |
Title of Session |
Facilitator |
Description |
Notes |
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021 |
4:00pm |
First-semester teacher candidates |
Guidance for first-semester teacher candidates
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Melissa Villegas |
Learn about important program and fieldwork requirements that all teacher candidates should be aware of during their first semester. |
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021 |
4:00pm |
All teacher candidates who have not completed fieldwork |
Should I Student Teach or Intern? |
Natalie O'Harra |
Uncertain about which route you want to take to complete your fieldwork? Join this advising session to learn about the difference between student teaching and an internship. We will cover pros and cons as well as the application process. |
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Thursday, March 25, 2021 |
4:00pm |
All teacher candidates |
Understanding Program and Credential Requirements
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Natalie O'Harra |
Join this advising session to learn about program and credential requirements so that you are prepared to complete your program and earn your teaching credential. |
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Wednesday, April 7, 2021 |
4:00pm |
All teacher candidates
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Summer 2021 Registration Support |
Natalie O'Harra |
Do you know what classes you need to take this summer? Are you having registration issues? Get help from Natalie O'Harra, advisor to teacher candidates with last names A-L, during this session. |
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Thursday, April 8, 2021 |
4:00pm |
All teacher candidates
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Summer 2021 Registration Support
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Melissa Villegas |
Do you know what classes you need to take this summer? Are you having registration issues? Get help from Melissa Villegas, advisor to teacher candidates with last names M-Z, during this session. |
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021 |
4:00pm |
Current student teachers and interns, all teacher candidates
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Earning Your Preliminary Credential
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Melissa Villegas
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All teacher candidates are working toward the Preliminary Teaching Credential. This session will explain the recommendation process for the Preliminary Credential, the requirements, as well as how and when to apply. |
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Time |
Target Student Group |
Title of Session |
Facilitator |
Description |
Notes |
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Wednesday. September 23, 2020 |
4:00pm |
First semester teacher candidates |
First Semester Teacher Candidates
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Dinh Nguyen |
Learn about important program and fieldwork requirements that all teacher candidates should be aware of during their first semester. |
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Thursday, September 24, 2020 |
4:00pm |
First semester teacher candidates |
First Semester Teacher Candidates |
Natalie O'Harra |
Learn about important program and fieldwork requirements that all teacher candidates should be aware of during their first semester. |
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Wednesday, October 21, 2020 |
4:00pm |
Second or third semester teacher candidates |
Teacher Candidates: Program and Fieldwork Requirements to Know About |
Natalie O'Harra |
Join this advising session to learn about program and fieldwork requirements so that you are prepared to complete your program and earn your teaching credential. |
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Thursday, October 22, 2020 |
4:00pm |
Second or third semester teacher candidates
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Teacher Candidates: Program and Fieldwork Requirements to Know About |
Natalie O'Harra |
Join this advising session to learn about program and fieldwork requirements so that you are prepared to complete your program and earn your teaching credential. |
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Monday, November 9, 2020
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4:00 pm |
Curriculum and instruction students |
Elective Options |
Kristin Grammer |
This advising session is intended to explore spring elective options for masters students in the curriculum and instruction program. |
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020 |
4:00pm |
All teacher candidates
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Earning Your Preliminary Teaching Credential
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Natalie O'Harra |
All teacher candidates are working toward the Preliminary Teaching Credential. This session will explain the recommendation process for the Preliminary Credential, the requirements, as well as how and when to apply. |
Watch a recording of the session. See the presentation slides and links.
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Thursday, November 19, 2020 |
4:00pm |
All teacher candidates |
Earning Your Preliminary Teaching Credential |
Natalie O'Harra |
All teacher candidates are working toward the Preliminary Teaching Credential. This session will explain the recommendation process for the Preliminary Credential, the requirements, as well as how and when to apply. |
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Thursday, December 10, 2020 |
4:00pm |
Spring 2021-start teacher candidates |
Meet Your OSS Advisor |
Natalie O'Harra and Melissa Villegas |
We are excited to welcome our new students started in the Spring 2021 semester. Please join this session to meet your Office of Student Success Advisor. We will introduce ourselves to you and you can ask us questions you may have. |
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020 |
4:00pm |
All teacher candidates |
Spring 2021 Registration Support
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Natalie O'Harra and Melissa Villegas |
Do you know what classes you need to take this spring? Are you having registration issues? Get help from OSS Advisors during this session. |
Watch a recording of the session. See the presentation slides and links.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2020 |
4:00pm |
All teacher candidates |
Spring 2021 Registration Support
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Natalie O'Harra and Melissa Villegas |
Do you know what classes you need to take this spring? Are you having registration issues? Get help from OSS Advisors during this session.
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Facilitator: Kristin Grammer
Fall 2020 DCHS Group Advising sessions
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Date |
Time |
Duration |
Target Student Group |
Title of Session |
Description |
Co-facilitator |
Meeting Link/recording |
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Monday, September 14, 2020
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4pm |
30 mins |
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Students |
Group Advising: Introduction to the CMHC Program Standards |
This advising session is for new CMHC students to review program standards and the requirements for licensure as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) via the Board of Behavioral Sciences. |
CMHC Program Coordinator
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Session recording |
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020 |
4pm |
45 mins |
School Counseling Students |
Group Advising: Introduction to SC Program Standards |
This advising session is for new School Counseling (SC) students to review program standards and the requirements for a Pupil Personnel Services SC Credential via the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). |
SC Program Coordinator
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Session recording |
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Monday, September 21, 2020 |
4pm |
60 mins |
School Counseling Students |
Group Advising: Orientation to SC Fieldwork |
This advising session is to orient new School Counseling students to fieldwork requirements. We will review the pre-requisites to advance to fieldwork, practica (pre-fieldwork experiences), fieldwork requirements depending on program emphasis, the process and timeline for placement, and partnering schools and organizations. |
SC Program Coordinator |
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Rescheduled to Wednesday, October 7, 2020 |
4pm |
60 mins |
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Students |
Group Advising: Orientation to CMHC Practicum |
This advising session is to orient new CMHC students to practicum requirements. We will review the pre-requisites to advance to practicum, BBS practicum requirements, the process and timeline for placement, and partnering organizations. |
CMHC Program Coordinator |
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020 |
4pm |
60 mins |
Human Services Students |
Group Advising: Human Services students |
This advising session is for all first and second year Human Services students. |
Human Services Program Coordinator |
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Rescheduled to Monday, January 11, 2020 |
4pm |
60 mins |
School Counseling Students |
Group Advising: SC students who will be in the field Spring 2021 |
This group advising session is mandatory for all School Counseling students who will be pursuing fieldwork in Spring 2021. We will discuss process and deadlines related to the fieldwork agreement, the Time2Track online tracking system, supervision requirements, goal setting, and the evaluation process. |
SC Program Coordinator; Office of Career and Professional Development |
Spring 2021 DCHS Group Advising sessions
| Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | 4pm | 60 mins | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Students | Group Advising: Preparation for 2021 CMHC Practicum Partner Fair | This group advising session is to prepare CMHC students for participation in the CMHC Partner Fair which will be held on 1/29/2021. Students that attend the partner fair will have an opportunity to interact with our practicum partners. | OCPD; CMHC Program Coordinator (optional) | to be provided |
| Rescheduled to Tuesday, February 2, 2021 | 4pm | 60 mins | School Counseling students | Group Advising: Preparation for 2021 SC Fieldwork Partner Fair | This group advising session is to prepare for participation in the SC Fieldwork Partner Fair which will be held on 2/19/2021. Students that attend the partner fair will have an opportunity to interact with our fieldwork partners | Office of Career & Professional Development; SC Program Coordinator (optional) | |
| Wednesday, April 4/14, 2021 | 4pm | 60 mins | School Counseling students | Group advising: Advance to SC Fieldwork | This group advising session is mandatory for all School Counseling students who will be pursuing fieldwork in Summer 2021. We will discuss process and deadlines related to the fieldwork agreement, the Time2Track online tracking system, supervision requirements, goal setting, and the evaluation process. | SC Program Coordinator (optional) |
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Facilitator: Jillian Strong
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Date |
Time |
Duration |
Target Student Group |
Title of Session |
Description |
WebEx Link/Info |
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TBD
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45 minutes |
Ed Admin Students |
Pathway to Credentialing |
This session is intended to inform educational administration students on the pathway to credentialing. In this group advising session you will have the opportunity to engage with your OSS advisor and ask general questions regarding the administrative services credentialing process and state requirements. |
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Monday, March 29, 2021 |
4 PM |
45 minutes |
2nd year Ed. Admin. students |
Preparing for your Master's Seminar |
Are you prepared for the culminating experience of your graduate program? In this session, you will learn what you can do now to prepare for your literature review research paper. |
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021 |
4 PM |
45 minutes |
1st year HE students |
Advancing to Fieldwork |
This group advising session is intended for first-year HE and HESA students. This session will inform you about the higher education fieldwork process, expectations and identifying placements. |
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Thursday, April 1, 2021 |
4 PM |
45 minutes |
2nd year HE Students |
Preparing for your Master's Seminar |
Are you prepared for the culminating experience of your graduate program? In this session, you will learn what you can do now to prepare for your literature review research paper. |
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Monday, April 5, 2021 |
4 PM |
45 minutes |
All Ed. Admin. students |
Pathway to Credentialing |
This session is intended to inform educational administration students on the pathway to credentialing. In this group advising session you will have the opportunity to engage with your OSS advisor and ask general questions regarding the administrative services credentialing process and state requirements. |
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Date |
Time |
Target Student Group |
Title of Session |
Description |
Facilitator |
Notes |
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Wednesday, 9/30/2020 |
4:00pm |
Students, alumni, faculty, and staff |
Using Microsoft Teams |
One of the tools used regularly by University of Redlands faculty and staff is Microsoft (MS) Teams. If you have never used Teams before, or want to further your learning, attend this session. |
Led by 2nd year School Counseling student, Emilia Cline Arellano and 1st year Higher Ed student, Loren Bassil. |
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