Season 2 Episode 3: What Resources Are Available?
College students have to manage all types of needs, such as their financial needs, academic needs, social needs, and health and wellbeing needs to name a few. In this episode, Dr. P. talks with Dr. Sabrina Sanders about some of the resources that are available to help students on their college journey.
Dr. Sanders is part of the team that supports the Graduation Initiative 2025 for the California State University Office of the Chancellor. Graduation Initiative 2025 aims to improve degree completion and eliminate equity gaps for underrepresented and low-income students.
Sabrina has extensive knowledge of what students need to be successful, as she has served as an Adjunct Faculty member in the College of Education at California State University, Long Beach. She also mentors a number of college students and young professionals in higher education. Prior to her current position, she served as the Dean of Student Affairs at Long Beach City College, where she provided leadership for Student Health & Psychological Services, International Student Programs, Student Life, the Women’s Center, Associated Student Government and she served as the Student Conduct Administrator. Sabrina also has expertise related to equity programs, assessment, leadership development, athletic academic support services, student government, Title IX, and admissions.
Sabrina is actively involved in her community. She served as a District Captain for 9th District-City of Long Beach, was on the 52nd Assembly District Citizen Advisory Board, and was a Delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention for President Barack Obama. She currently serves as a Commissioner on the Long Beach Community Investment Company and the Port of Long Beach Community Grants Program Advisory Committee, both as appointments by the Mayor of Long Beach. Dr. Sanders was awarded the Long Beach Posts “40 under 40” award, the “Woman of Distinction Award” from Senator Ricardo Lara, and the State of California “Woman of the Year” by Speaker of the Assembly, Anthony Rendon. Sabrina is committed to education being the key of opportunities for our families, our community and our society.
The Did You Know segment suggests options for learning and working abroad from home. The Ask Dr. P. segment features a listener's question about how to find an internship opportunity.
Time Markers
01:25-Welcome Dr. Sabrina Sanders
09:45-What is a State System?
11:25-What Types of Support Resources are Available?
22:40-How to Access College Resources
29:00-Did You Know: Virtual Options for Learning and Working Abroad
29:32-Ask the Expert: Sabrina's Advice for Taking Advantage of Support Services
33:50: How to Get Connected to Virtual Programs and Resources
47:02-Ask Dr. P: Strategies for Finding an Internship
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
California State University System: https://www2.calstate.edu
NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program: https://www.naspa.org/division/naspa-undergraduate-fellows-program-nufp
Washington State University Virtual Programs: https://ip.wsu.edu/study-abroad/virtual-programs/
Got a question about college? Email Dr. P. at amelia@speakingofcollege.com