Video Chat with FYI

Cranium Cafe is an online video chat option for students to meet with FYI staff virtually.  Please see schedule below for staff availability.

FYI staff, Jessica, Manuel & Mónica are available during the following days/times to video chat:
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 
The FYI Counselor, Brenda Estrada, is available by appointment. Call, text or email us to schedule a virtual or phone appointment with Brenda:

Call/Text: 415-484-5953 - Jessica/FYI Virtual Office
Email: fyi@mendocino.edu

Tutors/Mentors
FYI/CAMP tutors are available for online tutoring by clicking here or on the "Online Tutoring" on the left side of your screen: 
 
HOW?
To live chat on your computer, follow these directions below to get started:
  • Use Chrome or Firefox for your browser. See below for technical support.
  • Have your webcam ready.
  • Have your microphone or a headset with a mic ready.
  • When you see a green light on the page by the staff member, just click on "Knock on Door" to begin chat.
  • Log-in with your WebAdvisor username and password.
*All video chats are recorded for security purposes*
 

Video chat with First Year Institute-FYI on Cranium Cafe

For technical support, please refer to ConexED's Help Center.

Desktop PC and MAC Meeting Requirements:

  • The latest version of Chrome or Firefox should be used (Do not use Internet Explorer)
  • The web camera should be ready and activated
  • Computers should have a built in microphone or have a headset with microphone ready

Android and Windows device Meeting Requirements:

  • Use Chrome
  • Have your web camera ready and activated
  • Have a headset with microphone ready – your cell phone headset will work great

iOS - Apple Device Meeting Requirements:

  • iOS users will need to use the mobile app. Additional information can be found on the ConexED App page on the Apple App Store.