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9:30-9:40   Learning Logs/Review and Preview of Day’s Activities

Presented by Paula Silva

Participants will hear excerpts from the learning logs, and will preview the agenda for the day.

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9:40-10:10     Writing: Mentors In Our Lives

Presented by Cathy Martinez

Participants will engage in a writing exercise designed to reinforce the idea of the importance and lifelong benefits of mentorship.

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10:10-10:15 Break

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10:15-11:15     Mentoring Component Implementation

Presented by Cathy Martinez

Participants will learn both about the traditional Puente mentor component and how they can make adaptations in this year’s online environment. Ideas regarding planning, training, recruitment, and activities will be shared and discussed.

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11:15-11:30 Break

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11:30-12:00    Puente Team Collaboration

Presented by Nancy Fong, Counselor & Jessica Patapoff, English • Goldenwest College 

Participants will hear first-hand from an experienced Puente team about working together as co-coordinators to build a thriving program both inside and outside of the classroom.  

 

12:00-12:10 Break

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12:10-1:00      Recognition/Closing Circle Reflection

Presented by Paula Silva, Cathy Martinez, Larissa Gomez, Grace Ebron

Participants will have an opportunity to reflect on their Puente Summer Institute experience.

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Assignment: Reflective Journals

Presented by Grace Ebron

Participants will experience how writing can be used to consolidate ideas, capture reflections, and acknowledge questions.

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