Today's high school students face many unprecedented challenges as they look ahead to higher education and beyond. This important two-part virtual workshop series, led by nationally recognized higher education expert Adam A. Smith, will equip high school educators with the skills and knowledge to effectively coach students to gain admission to, and prepare for, college....
DESCRIPTION Need Cash for College? Have questions about FAFSA or CADAA? Attend one of our CSAC Statewide Cash for College Webinars! These webinars will provide students and their families information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA). All students welcome! Bring your questions! Available Webinars: Thursday, January 14,...
Join the 2026 National Social Mobility Symposium, hosted virtually by California State University San Marcos, to explore how colleges and universities can serve as catalysts for students’ lifelong success and play a role in shaping workforce and economic outcomes. The program will feature a dynamic panel discussion addressing employer expectations, talent pipelines, systemic barriers to...
This session presents findings from T3 Advisory’s national study of 33 institutions on the current state of AI adoption in higher education. It reviews indicators of strategic AI integration, outlines emerging practical frameworks, and provides a diagnostic tool for assessing an institution’s stage of AI adoption. The event is intended for presidents, provosts, CIOs, deans,...
GIA's Chief Operating Officer, Ann Marie Sakrekoff, will be speaking at the upcoming one-hour webinar that introduces the benefits and application of the Intermediary Capability Assessment (ICA) Implementation Guide! Developed by AIR and funded by the Gates Foundation, the ICA offers a framework and step-by-step process to help higher education intermediary organizations examine and strengthen...
Join First Gen Empower for Part 1 of their Winter Webinar Series, designed for K–12 and college educators, advisors, and practitioners who support undocumented and mixed‑status students in California. This webinar will cover: How undocumented and mixed‑status students can access financial aid through the California Dream Act. Strategies for helping mixed‑status families navigate risk assessment...
Continue the learning with Part 2 of the Winter Webinar Series, centered on legal protections, safety protocols, and community empowerment for immigrant and mixed‑status families in California. This webinar will explore: New policy changes impacting immigrant students in educational settings. Know Your Rights resources designed for students, families, and school communities. Campus and district protocols...
This session introduces T3’s AI Adoption Rubric and Survey Suite, tools designed to help institutions assess their current stage of AI readiness using evidence rather than assumptions. Participants will learn how to use surveys for faculty, staff, students, and leadership, and how to translate results into actionable steps. The session covers five assessment dimensions: Adoption...
We’re excited to share that Dr. Ashish Vaidya, President & CEO of Growing Inland Achievement, will be a featured speaker in this upcoming webinar exploring what it truly takes to ensure that college pays off for all Californians. The event will unpack new research from the Degrees of Value series, developed in partnership with College...
This session examines the current state of AI-related professional development across higher education, highlighting gaps in training access, strategy, and coordination. It introduces four emerging training roles; faculty/peer trainers, administrators, students, and external partners, and provides a framework institutions can use to build sustainable, institution‑wide AI capacity. This session is intended for senior leaders in...
This session examines the full range of costs associated with institutional AI adoption. It addresses both direct expenses such as licensing fees, and the less visible resource commitments required, including time, staffing, and organizational culture. The session also highlights challenges related to a rapidly evolving vendor landscape, where AI features are released faster than governance...
This capstone session synthesizes findings from T3 Advisory's study on institutional AI adoption. It focuses on the shift from isolated pilots to coordinated, campus‑wide strategy and examines how institutions that are moving beyond experimentation structure governance, align AI efforts with institutional priorities, and build shared capacity across campus. The session outlines the key practices that...
