Student Handbook - San Diego Mesa College

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COLLEGE PROGRAMS & SERVICES
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Office H-500; 619-388-2699
Provides programs and services that
promote the retention and success of
students, enrich the quality of campus life,
and support classroom instruction.
• Support for student government
• Leadership development programs and
activities for all students
• Coordination and administration
of college and privately sponsored
scholarships
• Administration of Policy 3100—student
rights, responsibilities, and code of
conduct
• Assistance in resolution of student
complaints and faculty concerns
• Coordination of student activities
• Support for all student clubs
• Information on programs and services
• Processing of enrollment fee deferment
applications and requests
• Coordination of graduation
• Coordination of special events
• Scholarship information
• Fax service
Office hours: M-Th 8 am–5 pm,
F 8 am–12 noon; Closed on
Fridays June/July
Dean: Ashanti Hands
Senior Secretary: Kathy Fennessey
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
AND MATRICULATION
MV-22; 619-388-2896
The Student Development and
Matriculation Office has the primary
responsibility for directing programs
and services related to student support,
recruitment, orientation, counselingadvising,
assessment, follow-up, student
employment and careers, transfer, and
programs and services for students with
disabilities. The dean administers the
college matriculation plan and coordinates
the matriculation process campus wide.
The matriculation process is designed
to enable students to identify and attain
their educational goals—a certificate,
Associates Degree, or transfer. The
components of the matriculation process at
Mesa College are as follows:
• Admission to college
• Assessment for student success and
placement
• Orientation to college programs and services
One of the
highlights of
the school year
is the Ruth Kern
Scholarship Gala,
sponsored by
the Mesa College
Foundation and
San Diego Mesa
College.
• Counseling and advising in developing an
education plan
• Follow-up, review of academic progress
Office hours: M-Th 8 am - 5:30 pm,
F 8 am - 12 noon; Closed on
Fridays June/July
Dean:Vacant
Senior Secretary: Karla Gutierrez
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
L-504; 619-388-2774
Heath services are available to all
students enrolled at Mesa College. A nurse
practitioner is on duty daily; a medical
doctor and psychological counselors
are available by appointment. Nurse
practitioner and physician visits are free.
Psychological counseling appointments
are also free. Medical procedures and
medications require a minimum fee.
These services are provided: general
medical care, nursing assessment and
management, limited lab and prescription
services, first aid and emergency care,
TB testing, health counseling, blood
pressure screening, substance abuse
treatment, sexually transmitted infection
care, women’s health and family planning,
nutritional counseling, and smoking
cessation.
Office hours: M-Th 8 am - 5 pm,
F 8 am - 12 noon; Closed on
Fridays June/July
Director: Suzanne Khambata, FNP, MSN
STUDENT ID CARD
MV-11
• Student identification (CSID) cards
are required when conducting college
business or upon request of college staff.
• Picture ID cards will be issued to new
and returning students who have not
recieved a CSID at no charge in the
Admissions Office upon verification of
enrollment fee payment.
• Continuing students who have not
previously had their picture taken must
do so in the Admissions Office to receive
a picture CSID card.
• There is a $5 charge for replacement
cards.
STUDENT SERVICES
VICE PRESIDENT
A-111; 619-388-2678
• Administrator responsible for all student
services departments and programs
• Facilitates non-instructional issues and
concerns of students
Office hours: M-Th 8 am - 5:00 pm,
F 8 am - 4:30 pm
Interim Vice President: Denise Whisenhunt
Administrative Secretary: Trina Larson
TRANSFER CENTER
MV-20; 619-388-2473
The Transfer Center provides resources
and services to plan for a successful
transfer to a 4-year college or university.
These include:
• Transfer admission guarantee programs
• Reference materials
• Catalogs
• Brochures
• Small group planning sessions
• University representative visits
• Application assistance
• Computer stations
• Major events related to transfer
Office hours: M-Th 8 am–5 pm,
F 8 am - 12 noon; Closed on
Fridays June/July
Online resources: www.sdmesa.edu/transfercenter
Coordinator: Leroy Johnson
Supervisor: Monica Romero