San Diego Mesa College has announced a new partnership with California LAW that will create a pathway for Mesa College students to complete their education and enter the legal profession. Cal LAW collaborates with community colleges to encourage diverse students enter the legal profession in order to represent the diverse population of the state of California. Mesa College will begin accepting interested students into its Pathway to Law School program in Spring 2021. Community colleges such as mesa partnering in the program were chosen due to their high commitment to equity, demonstrated by college leadership and resources that provide transformative educational experiences and support for students on a pathway to a law career.
Add writing a book to Professor Michael Harrison’s impressive list of activities and interests. Most people at Mesa College know him as a Spanish Professor, a member of the LGBTQ+ Task Force, the Co-Advisor for the Mesa Gender-Sexuality Alliance and even as a tenor with the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus. In his “spare time” though, he is a comic book fan. Really. Since forever. And, he loves superheroes in comics. And Comic-Con. Just ask him. His face will light up.
Due to continuity of instruction and rigorous adherence to guidelines and safety practices, 100% of Mesa College’s 2020 graduating Dental students who were seeking employment, were able to get hired this past summer, despite the global pandemic. Even though Mesa’s Dental Assisting students were not allowed to return to campus until June 22, 2020, during that time frame, the Dental Assisting faculty continued to engage and instruct students in their laboratory courses, remotely, through videos, virtual simulations, case studies role playing and discussions.
November 4, 2020
San Diego, CA. — San Diego Mesa College has posted a SNEEK PEEK of their Spring 2021 class schedule. Students can view the schedule now, which includes over 1,800 class sections, so that they can begin planning their classes for next semester. Mesa will once again offer a winter Intercession during January of 2021. Most classes are offered in the conveniently online format so that students can have maximum flexibility in getting courses they need. Priority registration begins this month.
“We realize that many students are making tough decisions right now. We want them to know that Mesa is here for them,” stated President Pamela Luster. “We are offering Career Education courses to help students get back to work or get better pay, along with courses that are transferable to the CSU or UC system. We are also continuing to provide student support so that students can get the assistance they need to complete their degrees.”
Mesa is committed to helping students and has transitioned all support services to virtual and online formats, including the creation of a central Students Services helpline at 619-800-2230. Core classes available include English, Spanish and Mathematics. Courses are not restricted to Mesa College students – students from SDSU, UCSD, USD and other 4-year universities are encouraged to enroll in classes to gain their general education requirements, and save a significant amount of money by doing so.
Mesa College is recognized for having the largest number of students who earned degrees designed to transfer to the California State University system in 2015. This is an important consideration for many students who want to go on to earn a higher degree once they leave Mesa College. Classes aren’t only for students pursuing a four-year degree. Students interested in Career Education, and who want to gain in-demand job skills can take classes such as Accounting, Allied Health, Business, Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Health Information Technology, Multimedia, Real Estate, and Web Development – all of which can be applied towards an Associate’s Degree in their respective Departments.
Registration for Mesa College is open now. Classes are $46 a unit for California residents. To register and enroll, visit the Spring 2021 Webpage.
About Mesa
San Diego Mesa College is a fully accredited, comprehensive community college committed to access, success, and equity. We honor those commitments as a diverse community of faculty, students, professional staff, and administrators who collaborate to foster scholarship, leadership, innovation, and excellence in an inclusive learning environment. Mesa offers associate degree and certificate programs, and is one of 15 California community colleges offering a four-year baccalaureate degree. By promoting student learning and achievement that leads to degrees and certificates, transfer, workforce training, and lifelong learning, we empower our students to reach their educational goals and shape their future. Among the largest community colleges in California, Mesa College serves 30,000 students per year, approximately 36% of whom attend full-time. Mesa ranks as San Diego’s top transfer institution, is a Hispanic Serving Institution, and serves more than 4,000 veterans and their families.
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Jennifer Nichols Kearns
Director of Communications
jnkearns@sdccd.edu
(619) 388-2759
On Thursday, February 4, San Diego Mesa College will celebrate the annual Rosa Parks Birthday Ceremony virtually, with a Rosa Park Remembrance Video Montage, The Power of One. The event is one of many that Mesa has scheduled for Black History Month this year. Community members are invited to view the video to keep her memory alive and honor those who walked instead of riding the bus after Mrs. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat.
In an effort to encourage a more sustainable future for all, the City of San Diego is recognizing 10 local businesses and organizations - including San Diego Mesa College - that implemented or expanded innovative waste reduction and recycling programs. From establishing a cigarette butt collection and recycling program, to creating a system to track solid waste tonnage to identify diversion opportunities, the 2020 Business Waste Reduction and Recycling Award winners displayed forward thinking in their programs.
San Diego, CA. — San Diego Mesa College has posted a SNEEK PEEK of their Spring 2021 class schedule. Students can view the schedule now, which includes over 1,800 class sections, so that they can begin planning their classes for next semester. Mesa will once again offer a winter Intercession during January of 2021. Most classes are offered in the conveniently online format so that students can have maximum flexibility in getting courses they need. Priority registration begins this month.
