Student Parent Conference

Our annual Student Parent Conference (SPC), which takes place every spring quarter, holds multiple bilingual(English and Spanish) workshops that provide vital information to parents concerning their children’s education and available community resources. Workshops typically include information about financial aid, admissions requirements/tips (e.g. Personal Statements), different paths to success(e.g. Community College, Cal States, UCs), and on-campus resources for transitioning to a university (e.g. Career and Counseling Services, EOP). We also include presentations by special keynote speakers, as well as a diverse student panel. Parents will also have a panel where they can ask any questions they may have regarding the steps they can take to help their child pursue a higher education. Additionally, we give out multiple scholarships to the students and lead the families on activist tours that inform them about the long history of activism on UCSB’s campus by marginalized groups to make sure that their voices are heard. Transportation, breakfast, and lunch are provided to all families and students for FREE! The organization’s primary objective is to enrich youth education in the UCSB community(extending to Santa Maria and Oxnard) and ultimately motivate them to pursue higher education.