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Student Life » Newsletter » Dean of Students Newsletter | October 15, 2020

Dean of Students Newsletter | October 15, 2020

Sandra Vasquez, Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students
Sandra Vasquez
Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students
Stephanie Hannant
Stephanie Hannant
Assistant Dean &Case Manager

Together we have been on a journey in the face of multiple pandemics, not to mention Zoom fatigue. Listening to the resounding echoes of ways in which you continue to be Mindful of Each Other through care and connections in community across the globe, is symbolic of the roots that will sustain us together for a lifetime, no matter the storm ahead. This practice of radical acceptance, care in community, and mindset that while we cannot control the pandemic of Covid-19, we continue to be stronger together in calling the community into action on racial justice, support for enhancing Black student success at Pitzer, forming or joining study pods and hosting spaces to hold each other in care in community, as just a few examples. Radical acceptance also means acknowledging each of you is giving this semester the best that you possibly can. It is okay to take things one day at a time and to be mindful of what you say “yes” to.

Self-preservation is important. Be kind to yourself, make time to pause and reflect on what brings joy to your life, and strive to find glimmers of that whenever possible. Joy may mean different things to each person, whether it’s laughing, going for a walk into nature, cooking, or engaging in the creative arts. Know each of you are the source of joy for our community. We encourage you to continue to stay connected to academic, well-being and community support. We will get through this together!

– Sandra Vasquez & Stephanie Hannant

October is a great time to receive your flu shot!  In light of the current pandemic, LA County Public Health has indicated that when colleges are allowed to reopen, proof of student influenza vaccination will be a requirement for students to return to campus.  Flu shots can be received with your provider, at your local pharmacy or here at Student Health Services. If you are currently in the local Claremont area, please know that we’re open and seeing patients Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You can schedule an appointment online through My Health Portal. Alternatively, you can call (909) 621-8222 to speak with a medical receptionist who will assist you. Be sure to make your appointment today and stay healthy!

7C Health provides 24/7/365 on-demand medical and mental telehealth visits for The Claremont Colleges students.

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In this edition of the Dean of Students Newsletter, you will find the following support and care resources, click the blue arrow to expand and explore under each section.

  • Events Calendar

    Click here to view the Pitzer Events Calendar! 

  • Fall 2020 Student Success Support Services & Resources

    Click here to check out the Fall 2020 Student Success Support Services & Resources page!

  • Center for Asian Pacific American Students (CAPAS)

    CAPAS (Center for Asian Pacific American Students) seeks to enrich and develop social, intellectual and personal growth in our students by providing Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) resources as well as a welcoming, supportive environment. The Center serves as an advocate for the APIDA community and promotes an educational dialogue that embraces the unique experiences of ethnic communities.

    Contact CAPAS

    Phone | 909-607-9816

    Email | [email protected]

    Website | https://www.pitzer.edu/capas/

  • Chaplains of the Claremont Colleges

    At The Claremont Colleges, Chaplains serve as confidential spiritual counselors, emotional leaders, and provide ethical leadership to the campus community at large. There are four Chaplains onsite, a Rabbi, Imam, Catholic Priest, and Protestant Minister. Though each Chaplain holds a specific faith, they encourage and support all religious and spiritual student groups and communities on campus. It is the goal of the Chaplains to strengthen individual faith and promote interfaith relations. The Chaplains offer religious support, engagement opportunities, and foster a faith community for students as they pursue their education.

    Contact the Chaplains

    Phone | (909) 621-8685

    Email | [email protected]

    Website | https://services.claremont.edu/chaplains/

  • Chicano Latino Student Affairs (CLSA)

    Chicano Latino Student Affairs (CLSA) provides enrichment programs and services that enhance the academic success and personal development of Chicanx/Latinx students at The Claremont Colleges. Our office offers academic support, personal guidance, graduate/professional school advice, cultural enrichment and leadership opportunities. We strive to promote programming that establishes a strong foundation in order to ensure success at The Claremont Colleges.

    Contact CLSA

    Phone | 909-621-8044

    Email | [email protected]

    Website | https://services.claremont.edu/clsa/

  • Identity Board

    Identity Board is tasked by the Student Senate with overseeing budget allocation, cooperation, and coordination for all designated identity organizations at Pitzer College. It is chaired by a designated member of the Student Senate, and composed of one representative from each of the designated member organizations: Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC), Black Student Union (BSU), First Generation Club (FirstGen), International Student Association (PISA), Latinx Student Union (LSU), Middle Eastern Student Association (MESA), Mixed Identity Exchange (MIX), WALH: We Are Living History, Rainbow People Coalition (RPC), South Asian Student Association (SASA), & Spoonie Alliance.

    Contact the Identity Board Chair: [email protected]

  • Office of Black Student Affairs (OBSA)

    The Office of Black Student Affairs (OBSA) is a cultural center and service unit within The Claremont Colleges Services. On behalf of The Claremont Colleges, OBSA is dedicated to providing support, resources and space for students of African descent to feel safe, valued, informed and connected. OBSA offers a range of programming on behalf of enrolled 7C students of African descent, faculty, staff and allies. Our key service areas include identity-based workshops, skill building activities, mentoring, arts engagement activities, student organizational support, professional/career development workshops, the sharing of 7C resources and referrals, heritage-month programming and other celebrations, and collaborative partnerships with 7C colleges, departments and organizations. OBSA’s physical locations are currently closed in response to the threat of coronavirus. For the 2020-2021 academic year, OBSA is excited to offer virtual events and activities among the many ways we intend to remain connected to our communities.

    Contact OBSA

    Phone | (909) 607-3669

    Email | [email protected]

    Website | https://services.claremont.edu/obsa/

  • Queer Resource Center (QRC)

    The Queer Resource Center is a 7 College resource center serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, asexual, omnisexual, and pansexual communities, as well as allies, at The Claremont Colleges.

    Contact the QRC

    Phone | (909) 607-1817

    Email | [email protected]

    Website | https://colleges.claremont.edu/qrc/

  • Student Senate

    Pitzer College Student Senate is the central governing body of the students at the college. Its mission is to protect student rights and interests at the college. Pitzer is unique in that students can play a direct role in college governance, and Student Senate is responsible for coordinating that engagement.

    Student Senate Website

  • Faculty Office Hours | Tips & Benefits

    See below for some tips and benefits of faculty office hours
    generated by the Academic Standards Committee (ASC) and partnering faculty.
    Click here to view a larger version of the image below.

  • Time Management

    Hello from the Academic Coaching office, aka a room in my house with at least one dog trying to distract me.

    I know that this has been an unusual and sometimes stressful semester, which means routines and time management can be a “bit” out of whack. Time seems to flow differently, and it feels like school can be taking up all of your time. I’d like to help you take back some time by introducing the Pomodoro method of studying.

    Often students try to do homework in big blocks of time, especially at night. The Pomodoro method is about studying in short blocks of 25-minutes each. You will have to adjust your study goals for each 25-minute block, but you may find yourself less exhausted by putting in 3 25-minute study sessions during the day and finish studying for an hour in the evening.  An example of a 25-minute study session might look like attempting to finish 2 or 3 calculus problems OR reading one section of a textbook chapter OR doing your daily foreign language exercises. 3 Pomodoro study sessions for 5 days equals over 6 hours of study time!

    It’s easy to lose track of the small chunks of time but if you look carefully at your day to identify them and set small goals to complete, you may find that you can enjoy the evening watching Netflix.

    If you would like help with time management or learning some new study strategies, you can email me at [email protected] to set up an individual appointment.

 

  • Screen Time & Social Media Boundaries

    Click here for a PDF of these graphics.

  • Screen-Free Self-Care Ideas

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  • Healthy Sleep Habits

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  • Self-Care for Sleep

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  • Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services (MCAPS)

    The staff of Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services consists of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, psychiatrists, post-doctoral fellows, and administrative staff who are committed to providing excellent mental health and psychological wellness services to the students of The Claremont Colleges.

    Contact MCAPS

    Phone | 909-621-8202

    Website | https://services.claremont.edu/mcaps/

  • Student Disability Resources (SDRC)
    The Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) is dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals by providing accommodations, assisting in mediation between students and faculty and providing student focus workshops on topics such as time management and study skills. We also provide training to faculty and staff on topics related to working with students with disabilities, Universal Design and Disability as Identity.

    Contact SDRC

    Phone | 909-607-7419

    Email | [email protected]

    Website | https://services.claremont.edu/sdrc/

  • Student Health Services (SHS)
    Student Health Services provides patient-centered health care to our campus community in a professional and compassionate manner that directly contributes to the student’s well-being and overall success. Student Health Services at The Claremont Colleges is a service of The Claremont Colleges Services and provided to all students enrolled at The Claremont Colleges. We recognize that college is going to be a little different with COVID-19 and we will strive to do our best to support you and keep you healthy. Our COVID-19 page has detailed information about the virus and our response and services. Please plan on visiting the page regularly. If you have any questions please call us at 909-621-8222 or email us at [email protected]

  • Student Dean Office Hours

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  • Drop-In Zoom Tutoring

    Currently, the following Drop-In Zoom Tutoring Sessions are available.

    Email [email protected] for more info.

    Psychology, Statistics & Research Methods | Monday through Thursday

    Math | Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

  • Academic Accommodations

    Click here to register for academic accommodations.

    For more information, please visit the Academic Support Services website.

  • Writing Center Fellows Support & Mentoring

    A cohort of Fellows is launching a weekly writing hangout especially first-year students, starting Wednesday, October 21st. 

    When: Wednesdays, 12:30-1:30pm

    Who: First-years (others are welcome, too)

    What: Tap into community; regain focus and confidence in your writing; ask questions of your peers

    If your students want a space to focus on their writing or access mentoring from Writing Center Fellows, please encourage them to attend!

    ***Email [email protected] for Zoom information***

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