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Student Support Services
Physical Space
We invite all students, staff and faculty to visit our space and take advantage of:
- Lounge area with couches, study desks, lap desks, whiteboards
- Daily snacks and a coffee/tea station
- Workstation Cubicles
- Workstation with Printer
We also welcome reservations to the following areas:
- Access to reserve the
- Access to reserve the
Academic Excellence & Career Readiness
Students are encouraged to visit El Centro Serna | Latine Resource Center to receive the following services including but not limited to:
- Advising Guidance
- Financial Aid & Scholarships Guidance
- Internship/Job Search Assistance
- Career Exploration & Guidance
- Civic Engagement & Advocacy Support
Campus Partners & Liaison Services
El Centro Serna | Latine Resource Center has partnered with several centers, programs, and departments on campus to provide services to students directly from our space. See below for our active campus partners and liaisons.
Services
Academic Advising | Academic Advising Center
El Centro Serna | Latine Resource Center has acquired an academic advisor from the Academic Advising Center to support students with general education and graduation requirements. The advisor engages students in a developmental process that helps them clarify and implement individual educational plans consistent with their skills, interests, and values. An academic advisor is available at El Centro Serna | Latine Resource Center each week to conveniently provide their services. Please see the schedule below to .
Areli Pinedo
Academic Advisor for El Centro Serna
Weekly drop-in schedule (appointments preferred):
- Mondays (Virtual) | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Tuesdays (In-person) | 2 – 5 p.m.
- Wednesdays (Virtual) | 1 – 5 p.m.
- Thursdays (In-person) | 1 – 5 p.m.
- Fridays (Alternating, 9/4 in person & 9/11 virtual) | 1 – 5 p.m.
Dr. Amber Gonzalez
Academic Advisor and Faculty Fellow for El Centro Serna
Dr. Amber Gonzalez is a faculty member in the College of Education, actively leads and participates in initiatives that empower and expand opportunities for Latine students and students from underrepresented backgrounds. Dr. Gonzalez serves as a Faculty Fellow for El Cento Serna and welcomes students to connect with her for guidance and support related to Child and Adolescent Development, applying for graduate school, career related questions and more. See below for her availability:
Weekly Schedule:
- Mondays (Virtual via Zoom) | 2 – 3 p.m.
- Wednesdays (In-person) | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at El Centro Serna
Jose Gallegos
Need help with financial aid? Drop by El Centro Serna to meet with Jose Gallegos (Student Service Center). Whether you have questions about FAFSA, the CA Dream Act, scholarships, or financial aid appeals, Jose is here to help! Don’t miss out on this free support.
Semester Schedule:
3:15 - 4:30 p.m. | El Centro Serna (River Front Center)
- October 26
- November 9 & 23
Drop-In Sessions: Accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Gabriel Delgado
Are you a student in the College of Education looking for academic advising support? Gabriel Delgado, Advising and Outreach Specialist, is available to assist you with questions about your major, degree progress and academic planning. Connect with Gabriel for academic guidance and support!
Weekly Schedule:
Monday - Friday | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (appointments only, in-person or virtual)
Location: Eureka Hall 430