CHAMPIONING STUDENT SUCCESS AT UCR
The Slate Student Success Platform is set to officially launch in Fall 2025. This innovative platform is designed to streamline the advising process, empowering both students and advisors to achieve greater academic and professional success. The Slate Student Success Platform is a dynamic collaboration between the Division of Undergraduate Education (UE), academic advising professionals, and Information Technology Solutions (ITS).
Project Timeline
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Winter 2025
- Advisors received a survey to provide feedback on functional training based on workflow insights
- System testing of Slate tools for advisors and students
- Completion of the advisor and student technical training documentation (i.e., how to perform specific tasks within the Slate application)
- Completion of the advisor functional user training (i.e., why and when to use Slate as part of your advising processes)
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Spring 2025
- Trainings for all advisors and pilot programs are anticipated to begin
- Piloting of Slate features, including query management, communications, and event coordination
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Fall 2025
- Launch of the Slate Student Success Platform across all undergraduate advising units
WHAT IS SLATE STUDENT SUCCESS Platform?
The Slate Student Success Platform is UC Riverside’s newest constituent relationship management (CRM) tool for student advising. With Slate’s intuitive features, advisors and students can make the most out of every advising session. Advisors can focus on providing in-depth guidance and support, ensuring that each student's unique academic needs are met.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SLATE?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Why are there different versions of the Slate portal?
There are two different versions of the Slate portal because each portal holds information that’s relevant to students and advisors.
Through the Slate student portal, students can access the self-service appointment scheduling and see information that advisors have shared with them.
The Slate advisor portal provides a one-stop shop for UCR advisors to see at-a-glance information about their students, appointments, communications, and events.
TRANSITION SUPPORT AND TRAINING
Transitioning to a new system often comes with challenges. Training and support resources for advisors are currently under development and will be available soon. Please check this webpage regularly for updates.