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BLACK LATINX& STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT & SUCCESS GUIDE sdcity.edu Table of Contents Welcome Ricky Shabazz, Ed.D. .............................................2 Denise Whisenhunt, J.D. .....................................3 Nesha Savage, Ed.D. .............................................3 City College at a Glance...................................... 4 Black Student Achievement & Success Guide ...................................5 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT HUBU ........................................................................5 Ricky Shabazz, Ed.D. Umoja ...................................................................... 6 The Black Studies Department ......................... 6 Alumni ..................................................................... 6 HBCU ........................................................................7 GREETINGS! School Tips ..............................................................7 Annual Events ....................................................... 8 Thank you for choosing San Diego City College to pursue your college Latinx Student Achievement education. City College has a rich tradition of assisting ALL students in & Success Guide ...................................9 accomplishing their educational goals. No matter your educational experience or Puente ..................................................................... 9 passions, City College has great faculty, staff and administrators who are committed School Tips ............................................................10 Alumni ....................................................................10 to providing excellent educational programs, safe spaces, and comprehensive The Chicana & Chicano Studies Department ... 11 student support services that are designed to successfully transition you into college. Annual Events .......................................................11 City College is a unique college campus where students from all backgrounds Dreamers, Immigration, & DACA ....12 receive a world-class education. We designed this Black & Latinx Student MESA Student Achievement Achievement & Success Guide to encourage students to connect with one of the & Success Guide .................................13 college’s many student success programs that are specifically designed to assist Alumni ....................................................................14 you in developing and supporting your passion. Please review and research the School Tips ............................................................14 Annual Events ......................................................15 contents of this guide. Join a club, get involved with student government, attend our Summer Programs & University Grads ..........15 student performances, or feel free to drop in on one of the many workshops and Scholarships .........................................16 activities that are inspired by our City College students who are mentored by our very talented faculty and staff. Concurrent Enrollment ......................16 Special Programs & Services ...........16 As college president, it is my responsibility to ensure that you are prepared for CalWORKs ............................................................16 greatness. We have more than 200 majors and certificate programs that will City Scholars .........................................................16 prepare you for the next step. We expect academic excellence! Students interested Counseling Department/Evaluations ............16 in transferring to a four-year college or university should know that City College Cultural Hubs .......................................................17 Disability Support Programs offers numerous transfer degrees with guaranteed admission into the four-year and Services (DSPS) ...........................................17 California State University system. Students who are interested in career education English Center ......................................................17 or training should know that City’s certificate programs cover many high-demand Extended Opportunity Programs and Services professions such as nursing, manufacturing, design, radio, television and film, (EOPS) and Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) .........................................17 heating and air conditioning, and a variety of other training programs that will lead First Year Services ...............................................17 to high-paying careers. Honors Program ...................................................18 Math Center .........................................................18 By enrolling at City College, you are choosing to revolutionize your future just like Mental Health Counseling ................................18 thousands of other City College alumni who have attended the college over the last Outreach ................................................................18 100-plus years. By deciding to educate yourself, you have stepped into the driver’s Peer Advocate Lab ..............................................18 seat of the most reliable vehicle for upward mobility in this community. There is Student Health Clinic .........................................18 no better gateway to a brighter future than to pursue your passions with a college Student Transition Services ..............................19 Summer Readiness Program ............................19 education. I applaud you for taking charge of your future by starting (or continuing!) Title V .....................................................................19 your educational goals here at City College. Tutorial/Learning Center ...................................19 Veterans Office ....................................................19 Veterans Service Center ....................................19 Map of Campus ..................................................20 WELCOME Denise Whisenhunt, J.D. Vice President, Student Services Welcome to City College! available for you. Working together, I invite you to explore all that City College San Diego City College is committed to social justice and has to offer you. Always remember to: strives to advance the academic needs of all students. Since 1914, the college has provided exceptional faculty • Be focused in the classroom. and supportive student resources to help students navigate Utilize campus resources such as tutoring, a culturally relevant academic support pro- college and achieve their dreams. gram, the transfer center and more to help you excel. In reaching your goals, know that we are here for you. Please • Be focused outside of the classroom. Lead a club, join a enjoy this helpful guide, which is designed to increase your team, enjoy a cultural performance to help you soar on connection with the campus and entire community. campus, and more. • Be YOU. Above all, we welcome the uniqueness of your We offer a multitude of support services in areas such as perspectives, cultural traditions and identity, and look counseling, athletics, career services, enrollment services, forward to your contributions inside and outside the financial aid, student life and much, much more. Our award- classroom. winning First Year Services program, as well as dedicated Please contact me anytime at [email protected] or faculty and staff are eager to be a part of your journey here. 619.388.3464 if you have any questions about the support services available. As Vice President, Student Services, I strongly urge you to take full advantage of the variety of student support services Nesha Savage, Ed.D. Dean of Student Development and Matriculation On behalf of our amazing faculty, staff, and administration, I Records, Evaluations, Financial Aid, am delighted to welcome you to San Diego City College! Scholarships, and Testing, Outreach Department, Student Transition We are excited to highlight the great programs and resources Services, Umoja Community, that we offer and we hope that you utilize the array of support Puente Program, City Scholars services to help guide your success as you begin your journey at Program, Hermanos Unidos Brothers United (HUBU), EOPS, City College. CalWORKs, DSPS, MESA, Mental Health Counseling, Student The Division of Student Development Department and Health Clinic, and Veterans Services. We also have an award Matriculation provides services to ensure that students winning First-Year Services program where first-year students complete the enrollment process and successfully progresses receive the City College Red Carpet Welcome during Student to completion of a certificate, degree, and/or transfer. This Success Day! is accomplished through a student-centered, social justice Be sure to introduce yourself if you see me at one of the many approach where programs and services offered provide student events and activities that we have on campus. We equitable opportunities for student development, leadership are honored that you have chosen to attend City College, and growth, and an enriched learning experience that leads to we look forward to serving you from your first year until you overall student success! complete your educational and career goals! City College has a superstar lineup of promising practices and model programs including Counseling, Admissions and SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE 1313 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101-4787 619-388-3400 Ricky Shabazz, Ed.D., President SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE e San Diego Community College District includes San Diego City College, 1313 Park Boulevard San Diego Mesa