<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;background-color:transparent">Dear UCR Advising
Professionals,</span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We’re
looking forward to the upcoming Slate dialogue next Monday, October 12<sup>th</sup>
at 10 a.m. (see below). Light refreshments will be served.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">After
the opening session, we will discuss the questions below at our tables,
then prepare to share 1-2 key insights with the room:</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 66pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">What's your favorite tool in
Slate? </span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 66pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">What are your top tips (e.g.
a note-taking habit or shortcut in Slate) that have saved you time or made your
daily work feel less chaotic?</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 66pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 66pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">If Slate is like a
"Swiss Army Knife" and we've only pulled out 2-3 tools so far, what
hidden tool or new capability (e.g. tracking or communication feature, etc.) do
you hope we unlock next to support your work?</span></i></b><a name="m_-5187539155894979710_m_-88436077906556"></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 30pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Your
participation is sure to enhance the quality of our discussions and foster
continuing dialogue in the months ahead.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">See
you on Monday!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Here is the link for online participants: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ucr.zoom.us/j/99466428155&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1791905817985370&usg=AOvVaw0BiccVfgFP5KJo12WhCMlH" target="_blank" title="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ucr.zoom.us/j/99466428155&sa=d&source=calendar&ust=1791905817985370&usg=aovvaw0biccvfgfp5kjo12whcmlh" style="color:blue">https://ucr.zoom.us/j/99466428155</a>
.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>
From: <strong>Mona Nelson via
Academicadvisors</strong> <<a href="mailto:academicadvisors@lists.ucr.edu" target="_blank" style="color:blue">academicadvisors@lists.ucr.edu</a>><br>
Date: Thu, Oct 1, 2026 at 2:14 PM<br>
Subject: [Academicadvisors] Share your Slate CRM feedback--and join us for
XCITE Teaching & Learning Week!<br>
To: <<a href="mailto:academicadvisors@lists.ucr.edu" target="_blank" style="color:blue">academicadvisors@lists.ucr.edu</a>></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dear UCR Advising
Professionals,</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">As we reflect on the first year of the
Slate Student Success rollout, we want to hear about your experiences. Your
insights are important to shaping how Slate supports both your daily work and
student success across campus.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Please take a few minutes to complete our <a href="https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3jGcR384oXguFKK" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">brief survey</span></a> and join us
for an interactive session during XCITE’s <i>Teaching & Learning Week</i>:</span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Topic:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Dialogue on The Present & Future of Slate Student
Success</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Date:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Monday, October 12th</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Time:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Location:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> XCITE Commons</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Perks:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Coffee, light refreshments, and an exclusive giveaway
for in-person attendees!</span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We look forward to a “disciplined
dialogue” regarding how you are </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">currently using Slate—including the
"tricks of the trade" that are working best for you. We’ll also
discuss your ideas about the future—i.e., how Slate can evolve to further
advance your advising practice and boost student success, guided by your survey
input.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Even if you’re unable to join us in person
on<b> October 12th,</b> we strongly encourage you to fill out the <a href="https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3jGcR384oXguFKK" target="_blank" style="color:blue">survey</a>. Your input is important and we plan to act on it to
improve our systems and support.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We look forward to connecting with you
soon!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Bob Ream & Richard Edwards</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">p.s. In-person attendees will
receive a complimentary tumbler!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a name="m_-7053132781380688257_m_-17219635162886"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif">Robert
K. Ream</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif">Associate Dean, Student Success</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif">Division of Undergraduate Education</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif">University of California, Riverside</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif">Riverside, California 92521</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"><a href="tel:(951)%20827-6054" target="_blank" style="color:blue">(951) 827-6054</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"><a href="mailto:robert.ream@ucr.edu" target="_blank" style="color:blue">robert.ream@ucr.edu</a></span></p></div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tw Cen MT",sans-serif"> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tw Cen MT",sans-serif;font-size:12pt">University of California, Riverside</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tw Cen MT",sans-serif">Student
Services Building #2106 </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tw Cen MT",sans-serif">900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521 </span></p>
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