What is EOP The Educational Opportunity Program EOP

What is EOP? The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides academic guidance, student advocacy, personal and social support as well as financial assistance to low-income, first-generation college students. We’re Open! Fall, Winter, Spring: Monday- Thursday 9 am 6 pm Friday 9 am- 3 pm Summer: M-F 10 am-3 pm Website: eop. ucdavis. edu Email: eop@ucdavis. edu Phone Number: (530)752 -9366

Guardian Scholars Program Guardian Scholars is committed to improving the educational outcomes for foster youth and former foster youth. One day in foster care qualifies- regardless of length of time or current age Support: ❑Transition & Orientation ❑Graduation Pathway ❑Post-Graduate Planning Services: ❑Workshops ❑Individual Success Planning ❑Cohort meet-ups ❑Mentors ❑Collaborations/Referrals

EOP Staff Suggest… “Take responsibility for your education and path; develop your character and strengthen your skills. Use EOP and other resources at UC Davis to help you in your pursuit. ” Arnette Bates, Executive Director EOP Director atbates@ucdavis. edu “Use week 1 to find your study space. Part of having a study routine is having a space that allows you to think freely without interruption. ” Julie Agosto-King, Director jdagosto@ucdavis. edu “You will never have answers, if you do not have questions! Be curious! Ask me!” Christina L. Jackson, Retention Specialist cljackson@ucdavis. edu “The first quarter will have its challenges make sure to balance your self care, school and any other things that are of priority to you. Valeri Garcia, GSP Coordinator vqgarcia@ucdavis. edu

EOP Peer Advising Counselors (PACs)

EOP Resources Academic Support ❑ ❑ 1 -on-1 study skills Drop-In peer academic advising Pre/Co Classes Group Tutoring Services Financial Support ❑ Cognitive Testing Fund ❑ Emergency Fund ❑ Financial Empowerment workshops / seminar ❑ Job Opportunities ❑ Lending Library Personal Support & Social ❑ Counseling Services ❑ Quarterly social activities ❑ Social lounge (board games, a microwave & more!) ❑ Strengths based coaching Student Advocacy ❑ ❑ ❑ First of Many Scholars Academy First Gen 2 Graduate The Hair Closet All p. EOPle Eat We Are First LLC

All p. EOPle Eat The Pantrythepantry. ucdavis. edu ❑ Provides non-perishable, high protein food for UC Davis students ❑ Up to three meals or three personal items per day Location: Freeborn Hall Room 21 (Lower Level) Student Health Counseling Services Fruit & Veggie Up program Tuesday & Wednesday: 11: 00 AM - 1: 00 PM ❑ Provides free produce to all UC Davis students with the inclusion of nutrition education Location: Student Health and Wellness Center (3 rd floor) Cal. Fresh @ the Cottage Fridays 11 am- noon ❑ Nutrition assistance program that provides monthly benefits to help purchase healthy and nutritious food ❑ Provided to eligible, low-income “households” Email: calfresh. ucd@yolocounty. org Household size 1 2 3 Max. Monthly Benefit $194 $357 $511

Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) ❑ Medical/mental health, dental and vision insurance coverage ❑ Available to all registered UC Davis students ❑ Undergraduate Students: ❑ $705 per quarter (Fall, Winter, and Spring) ❑ Charged to your student account each term along with your registration fees ❑ Medical insurance is provided by Anthem Blue Cross ❑ Important to get it especially for those far from home

Habits of Successful EOP Students ❑ Don’t forget why you are here ❑ Fail forward ❑ Be authentic ❑ Check your UC Davis email frequently ❑ Bi-weekly newsletters with updates and reminders. ❑ Don’t ignore emails from you college ❑ Be Proactive. Seek help. Ask questions. ❑ Go to EOP office ❑ Visit your professors during office hours ❑ Attend study skills workshops ❑ Take advantage of necessary campus resources ❑ Get involved. Meet other EOP students ❑ Attend EOP programs and events ❑ Join a First Year Aggie Connection

What’s Next? EOP Fall Welcome Monday, September 24 th Come to tour the EOP cottage, meet the staff, make new friends, win prizes! For more information contact: Julie D. Agosto jdagosto@ucdavis. edu The Guardian Scholars Program (GSP) is committed to improving educational outcomes by providing comprehensive support for UC Davis students that have experienced foster care in order to help them achieve their academic and personal goals. For more information contact: Valeri Garcia vqgarcia@ucdavis. edu

Academic Support Workshops and Drop-in Tutoring Drop-in tutoring available FREE ○ Math ○ Chemistry (for example: WLD 41 C, CHE 2 A) ○ Statistics ○ Writing ○ and more. . . Workshops for CHE 2 A

Academic Support Workshops and Drop-in Tutoring Drop-in tutoring available FREE ○ Math ○ Chemistry (for example: WLD 41 C, CHE 2 A) ○ Statistics ○ Writing ○ and more. . . Workshops for CHE 2 A Schedules at: success. ucdavis. edu

Academic Support Workshops and Drop-in Tutoring Writing Assistance o Aimed to build better writers, not just papers! Resources o The Writing Studio (next to EOP and NASSC). o Write as often as you like to practice your writing! o Work on your essay before and after seeing a tutor or specialist. Ask questions at any time. o Writing Specialists and Tutor Appointments o Professor will have high expectations for you essays. o Sign up online and come by at any stage of your writing process to ask any questions.

Questions? Educational Opportunity Program EOP@ucdavis. edu 530 -752 -9366 Sara Hawkes Assistant Director (Math) skhawkes@ucdavis. edu