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Greetings DeCal facilitators!

We hope that this message finds you well and that you are enjoying your break!

We’re writing to share UCFTR's FINAL pedagogical training workshop dates for Summer 2022 and reminders about upcoming DeCal deadlines!

Are you facilitating a DeCal in Fall 2022? Need to complete your mandatory training requirement before the July 12, 2022 deadline?

Calling all Fall 2022 DeCal Facilitators! Do you need to complete for mandatory training requirement?

Are you starting a DeCal and need to fulfill your madatory pedagogical training requirement? Are you a current student facilitator and want to hone your skills? If so, attend one of UCFTR’s workshops in April!

Join UCFTR's "Getting Started: The A to Z of Proposing a DeCal" information workshop on Tuesday, April 12, 1 - 2 PM at the Chávez Student Center and kickstart your DeCal Proposal Process!This information workshop covers important deadlines, requirements, and policies for undergraduates interested in starting a student-initiated 98/198 course.

Are you facilitating a DeCal for Fall 2022? Need to complete your mandatory training requirement and want to create a smashing student-centered syllabus? If so, join our "Three Pillars of a Student-Centered Syllabus" workshop to discover the three key characteristics of an impactful and effective syllabus—and the resources to help you embody these qualities in your own course "blueprint"! RSVP at bit.ly/regis-syl to join! Our dates for March 2022 include:

Happy Monday, current & future DeCal Facilitators!

Are you facilitating a DeCal for Fall 2022? Need to complete your mandatory training requirement and want to bolster your facilitation skills? If so, join our "Facilitation Habits that Enhance Student Learning" workshop to examine teaching behaviors that hinder student learning and explore strategies for cultivating alternative habits that optimize student success. RSVP at bit.ly/regis-cfh to join! Our dates for March 2022 include:

Thurs, Mar 3, 2022 II 2-3 PM II Via Zoom

Want to propose a DeCal but not sure how to get started? If so, join UCFTR's "Getting Started: The A to Z of Starting a DeCal" information workshop on Monday, Feburary 28, 4 - 5 pm! This information workshop covers important deadlines, requirements, and policies for undergraduates interested in starting a student-initiated 98/198 course.

Build your leadership skills and deepen your connection to the Cal community by creating a Democratic Education at Cal (DeCal) course! Through the DeCal program, Cal students just like you propose and facilitate unit-bearing courses on topics they are passionate about, while adding over 300 classes to Cal's curriculum each year.

The SLC Undergraduate Course Facilitator Training & Resources program is seeking enthusiastic highly motivated student leaders who are committed to the vision of Democratic Education at Cal and fellow student facilitators. As a Peer Coordinator, you will provide campus-mandated training for first-time facilitators as well as consultation services for ongoing DeCal facilitators.

If you are interested in this position and you possess prior DeCal or group facilitation experience, we encourage you to apply to become a UCFTR Peer Coordinator!

Are you planning to facilitate a DeCal or are you interested in refining your facilitation skills? Join the SLC's UCFTR Program on May 10 for this training workshop that examines teaching behaviors that hinder student learning and explores strategies for cultivating alternative habits to optimize student success! For access to this training RSVP for the Cultivating Facilitation Habits workshop here to access the training.

The SLC Undergraduate Course Facilitator Training & Resources program is seeking enthusiastic highly motivated student leaders who are committed to the vision of Democratic Education at Cal and fellow student facilitators. As a Peer Coordinator, you will provide campus-mandated training for first-time facilitators as well as consultation services for ongoing DeCal facilitators.

If you are interested in this position and you possess prior DeCal or group facilitation experience, we encourage you to apply to become a UCFTR Peer Coordinator!

Interested in leading your own class and adding to Cal’s curriculum? This informational workshop covers the process of proposing your own DeCal, from identifying a faculty sponsor to getting your course approved. Stop by on May 6 to discover best practices and get your proposal process started! RSVP for the info session here to access the training.

Are you planning to facilitate a DeCal or are you developing a syllabus? Join the SLC's UCFTR Program on May 5 to discover the three key characteristics of an impactful and effective syllabus—and the resources to help you embody these qualities in your own course "blueprint"! Facilitators at all stages of the syllabus-crafting process welcome. RSVP for the Three Pillars workshop here to access the training.

Are you planning to facilitate a DeCal or are you interested in refining your facilitation skills? Join the SLC's UCFTR Program on May 4 for this training workshop that examines teaching behaviors that hinder student learning and explores strategies for cultivating alternative habits to optimize student success! For access to this training RSVP for the Cultivating Facilitation Habits workshop here to access the training.