Student Handbook - San Diego Mesa College

Supervisor: Charlotta Robertson
Steve Manczuk, Web Developer (P.M.
Supervisor)
AV Librarian:David Hilner
Center for Independent Learning
LRC, Fourth Floor; 619-388-2769
The Center for Independent Learning
(CIL) provides students with 140
computers connected to a network,
providing classroom-related software
for individualized learning. The software
programs are designed to assist students
in improving academic skills, augment
in-class activities or facilitate in-depth
study for reports or research projects. CIL
materials, services and facilities include:
• Student computer lab with numerous
networked instructional programs
• Internet access, word processing,
spreadsheets and computer graphics
• Audiocassettes, slides, videocassettes,
computer software
• Scanners and printers (black/white and
color)
• Print stations and photocopiers for students
• Change machine for copiers
• Add-value stations for copier/printer services
• WiFi Connectivity
• Production of overhead transparencies
(includes charges for materials)
Instruc. Support Supervisor: Paul Gomez
LOST AND FOUND
COLLEGE PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Check for lost items, or drop off items
that have been found at the College Police
Office, Q-100.
MESA ACADEMY
MV-27; 619-388-2536
Mesa Academy is a retention program
designed to promote student academic
success, graduation and/or tranfer to
four-year institutions. Mesa Academy is
open to all students, offering programs and
services which emphasize African American
experience. The Academy seeks to expand
students’ cultural horizons while honoring
their respective cultural backgrounds.
Mesa Academy works in conjunction
with a number of college departments to
meet the program aims of recruitment,
orientation, retention, and graduation,
in addition to academic, personal,
professional and cultural development of
students. In all, these foster skills and
strategies for success at Mesa College
and beyond. Some of the programs and
services include the following: African
American/Latino Male Leadership Summit,
mentoring by community leaders, Kwanzaa
Celebration, peer mentoring, active
involvement in the community, student
leadership development and student
advising.
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The Mesa Academy course curriculum
emphasizes reading from African American
literature and addresses the day to day
issues that affect individuals of African
descent. Mesa Academy is part of the
Learning in Communities (LINC) consortium.
Academy students and their respective
learning communities will enroll in the
following courses:
Fall Spring
Personal Growth 120
English 051
English 056
Black Studies 140A
Personal Growth 140
English 101
Black Studies 140B
Coordinator-Counselor: Michael Temple
Coordinator-Teacher: Chris Sullivan