Kevin V. Si, social policy & public service and education sciences double major, is the recipient of the 2022 Caesar D. Sereseres Award for Outstanding Service. Si is a member of UCI's Campuswide Honors Collegium and is completing the social science honors program. His research examines first generation BIPOC undergraduates' college persistence. During his time at UCI, Si has played an instrumental role in the School of Social Sciences as a mentor and administrative intern in the First-Generation, First Quarter Challenge Program, helping first-generation first year and transfer students transition to UCI. He has also served as a site supervisor for Global Connect, leading undergraduate interns as they teach at local high schools.  Across the campus, Si serves as a peer academic advisor in the School of Education and has served in a leadership role in ASUCI as an education senator.  Recently, he accepted a position as administrative support coordinator for the School of Engineering and Computer Science at CSU Fullerton where he is part of a strategic team creating pathways for first-gen students.
 
The Caesar D. Sereseres Outstanding Service Award was established in the School of Social Sciences to commend graduating seniors who have demonstrated outstanding service within key educational, leadership, and outreach programs in the School of Social Sciences and campus community. The award honors Caesar Sereseres, political science associate professor and former associate dean, for two decades plus of outstanding service to the school and campus.