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Impact Report and Commitments, All-Staff + Partners Community Breakfast, Tiny Triton Family Fest, and more

April 10, 2025

Dear Student Affairs and Campus Life Colleagues and Friends,

I recognize spring is a time of change, and the transformations in our world over recent weeks can seem disorienting. However, I am deeply grateful for how our teams and partners continue to respond with compassion and expertise, which provides our students a sense of stability and support.

If I may, I want to briefly shout out a few of you who, over the last several weeks, have continued to go above and beyond to ensure student safety, support and success.

Our good colleagues at Undocumented Student Services and International Services and Engagement Office have done a tremendous job preparing our community and reacting to rapidly evolving conditions with the utmost professionalism.

I also want to recognize the good folks in the Center for Student Involvement in preparing and planning for a busy spring quarter. Lastly, let’s celebrate Athletics and Recreation professional team members for all the behind the scenes work required to support the dual historic basketball seasons.

The work of supporting our students to achieve success through changing times never ends and I feel fortunate to be doing this work with you all.

The 2024-25 Impact Report and Commitments submission form is officially OPEN! 

The Impact Report is a collection of accolades, achievements and recognitions that highlight the excellent work of our division between the fall 2024 term through the deadline for submissions on Friday, June 20, at 5 p.m.

This will be the first Impact Report focusing solely on our 2024-29 Strategic Plan, so be sure to submit the form below as many times as needed for each of the categories.

Submissions can include:

Impact Report questions: Contact sa-assessment@ucsd.edu
Commitments questions: Contact Josh Borjas at jborjas@ucsd.edu

*Inclusion of summer accolades (July - August) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

April 14–25

The LGBT Resource Center will host the two-week Out and Proud series April 14-25. Out and Proud is open to all and will feature programming celebrating the theme "Roots of Resistance." Events will bring awareness to LGBTQIA+ issues and provide an opportunity for visibility and reflection.

The Out and Proud Series provides a powerful space to honor the resilience, achievements, and contributions of our queer and trans students, staff, faculty, and allies.

Friday, April 25, is the application deadline for the Personal and Career Experience (PACE) Fellowship. The PACE Fellowship provides AB 540 & CA Dream Act undergraduate students financial support to participate in an experiential learning opportunity (ELO) on campus that incorporates mentorship, professional development and academic achievement. Please share this application with eligible students. 

If you have any questions, please contact Pricila Rodriguez, Program Coordinator, or Rei Perez Munoz, Assistant Program Coordinator.

The HUB Basic Needs Center and Students with Dependents are calling for donations of critical supplies for babies and small children, including diapers, clothes, books and toys for our tiniest Tritons and their families before Tuesday, April 22.

Your donations will be distributed at the "Tiny Triton Family Fest" on April 30, at Matthews Quad. This collaborative event will also feature a no cost pop-up shop for gently used clothes, books and toys. The Early Childhood Education Center, undergraduate college support services and other SwD partners will also be there!

Help the event succeed by donating these new or gently used items: 

Bring your items to the Basic Needs Center prior to the April 22 deadline to allow time for inventory, organizing and marketing.

For more information, follow @ucsdbasicneeds on Instagram or email basicneeds@ucsd.edu.

Immigration Legal Services are available for one-on-one consultations with UC San Diego undergraduate, graduate, and extension students and their immediate family (exclusions apply). Services are available either in person or through Zoom for in-depth immigration consultation, legal advice, and representation. Appointments are required, so book yours HERE.

All UC San Diego professional staff and student employees are required to take online training courses via the UC Learning Center within 30 days of hire and renew them regularly.

Completion of these trainings is critical to fostering a healthy, positive and supportive workplace. To check your status on compliance courses, please login to UCLearning.ucsd.edu. 

For more information:

If you have questions about this essential training or have difficulty accessing them, please email VCSACL@uscd.edu, and we’ll get you connected to colleagues leading this important effort.

Bright Breaks now has the capability to host internal challenges within your department, creating a fun and engaging way to interact with your colleagues.

Bright Breaks is a FREE employee wellness program that provides online sessions on topics such as yoga, fitness, stress-reduction, mindfulness and meditation, nutrition and more. ALSO, Bright Breaks is now available en Español through live sessions with a Spanish-speaking instructor, or choose Spanish closed-captions for any on-demand session.

To try an internal challenge, contact tguglielmo@ucsd.edu. 

Tuesday, April 29 | 8:30–10 a.m. | Price Center West Ballroom

Join hundreds of our colleagues who already RSVP’d for the Student Affairs and Campus Life Spring All-Staff + Partners Community Breakfast, a special opportunity to gather and connect, enjoy a casual continental breakfast and engage in crafting activities!

If you haven’t already, take a moment to RSVP below no later than TOMORROW, Friday, April 11, so we can plan accordingly. 

Last, mark your calendars for the All-Staff + Partners Working Meeting on June 17, 8–10 a.m. 

Thank you for your dedication and hard work throughout this year. We look forward to seeing you all soon. 

Tuesday, April 22 | 3:30–5 p.m.

The Comprehensive Immersive Care (CIC) Program is a new service CAPS is launching in Fall 2025 to provide coordinated, compassionate, and effective mental health care to students vulnerable to crises.

Learn more about the program and the referral process on Tuesday, April 22 from 3:30–5 p.m. in the Red Shoe Room at Price Center.  Coffee, tea, and refreshments will be provided. 

If you have any questions, please contact Lucina Miranda, PsyD.

Wednesday, April 23 | 5–6 p.m. 

The next cohort for the Employee Health and Wellness UC Diabetes Prevention Program (UC DPP) launches Wednesday, May 7, with a virtual information session on Wednesday, April 23, from 5–6 p.m.

The UC DPP provides a space for community, support, and education at no cost to faculty, staff or family. This one-year lifestyle change program, led by a certified DPP coach, is proven to cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in half.

Those age 18+ who are prediabetic, or at risk for developing type 2 diabetes are encouraged to register their interest for the cohort below!

May 5 – June 1

UC Moves is a systemwide movement challenge taking place May 5 - June 1 for individuals or teams of 4-40 people at each UC Campus. Prizes will be raffled for those that participate. Register below AFTER April 14 when registration opens. 

Thursday, May 22

Assessment in Action: Advancing Collaborations in the Spirit of Collective Impact 

You are invited to engage in a  day full of meaningful discussions among staff and graduate students on a variety of topics, from innovative assessment techniques to best practices in data analysis. Join us at the Career Services Center for an inspiring day of professional development and collaboration!

If you have any questions, please send an email to the Assessment Day Co-Chairs – Shannon Milligan (smilligan@ucsd.edu) and Ahliyah Chambers (achambers@ucsd.edu)

The SACL Professional Development Committee hosts Triton Time every Thursday from 10–11 a.m. via online video platforms during the academic year. For more information on these informative sessions and how to register, visit the Triton Time website. 

If you'd like to suggest ideas or have questions, please contact Dwayne Mosbey. 

For general information and all events at the EFA, please visit amphitheater.ucsd.edu/events. Learn more about each event below. 

Please join me in celebrating these teams and individuals who earned awards and recognition for their achievements.

Global Initiatives is pleased to announce that Gabriela "Gabi" Hoffmann has been named Senior Director of the International Services and Engagement Office! In this role, Gabi will continue to provide strategic and operational leadership for the teams that support our large and diverse international student and scholar populations.

Gabi has 20 years of experience in international education, including 13 years with the International Services and Engagement Office (formerly “ISPO”). Her experience includes advising international students on all visa-related matters, helping grow international student diversification efforts, and providing leadership in cultivating experience and engagement opportunities for UC San Diego’s international community.

Gabi is passionate about serving international students and scholars and is eager to continue this work in a leadership capacity, alongside campus and community partners. Her outstanding work helps make UC San Diego a top destination for students, scholars, postdocs and faculty from around the world!

Shoutout to Patty Mahaffey, Assistant Vice Chancellor Student Life, who presented critical facts and statistics about Basic Needs programs at UC San Diego as part of the Annual Report to the UC Board of Regents on March 20, at UCLA.

Her presentation highlighted the incredible work here on campus to build an innovative Basic Needs ecosystem through a structured and collaborative response to achieve sustainable change for our students.

Some of the UC San Diego highlights she presented included:

Shoutout to Recreation Director, Rich Mylin and the whole Recreation Team for their innovative partnership with UC San Diego Health, CAPS, and the Birch Aquarium in hosting “RISE Under the Sea,” featured in the March 17 edition of UC San Diego Today. 

RISE Under the Sea is a Tritons Flourish initiative, which provides programming that helps students create and sustain healthy behaviors and increase their overall well-being. Nearly 200 students gathered at Birch Aquarium to participate in mindfulness art activities, restorative sunset yoga, live music and private access to the aquarium.

Thursday, May 22

Assessment in Action: Advancing Collaborations in the Spirit of Collective Impact

Tuesday, June 17 | 8–10 a.m.

Once again, I appreciate you all for the work you do in helping our students navigate rapidly changing situations, and I recognize that you are doing the same. Please remember you must take care of yourself in order to take care of others. 

Please let me know if you would like to take a walk on campus, grab a cup of coffee together, or hop on a Zoom to connect – just send me an email at VCSACL@ucsd.edu. 

We can do this!

Alysson
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Alysson M. Satterlund
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Life