Second-year student Zora Williams is using her voice to bring more mental health and nutrition programming to San Diego Mesa College. Williams was elected president of the college’s Associated Students (AS) for the 2024-2025 academic year and serves as the college’s student representative on the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees.
Sometimes, you hear a story that makes you want to know more. Kevin Gonzalez has such a story. The last time this story was updated, San Diego Mesa College student Kevin Gonzalez was a 15 year-old heading off to Massachusetts to complete his high school education. In the ensuing years, he has travelled to the other side of the world, built houses, but remained in close contact with his Mesa College professors and connections he made while on campus.
The San Diego Community College District has appointed four new student trustees for the upcoming academic year. Dalia Ramirez (San Diego City College), Zora Williams (San Diego Mesa College), Hailey Hua (San Diego Miramar College), and Haydee Zuniga (San Diego College of Continuing Education), will be sworn in during the June 20 SDCCD Board of Trustees meeting.
January 27, 2017
The San Diego Community College District joined a growing number of colleges and universities around the country today when its Board of Trustees approved a resolution reaffirming support of its students.
The resolution, passed unanimously, urges President Donald Trump to continue the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which allows undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children to work and study in the country without fear of being deported. Former President Barack Obama launched the policy in 2012.
“The Board resolution reflects the values of the district’s faculty, administrators, staff, and student leaders,” said SDCCD Chancellor Constance M. Carroll. “The campus presidents and I have sent a message to students, sharing the Board resolution and assuring them that we will do everything in our power to support their educational opportunities despite the challenges that may be on the horizon.”
The resolution affirms the district’s support for its diverse student population, including those who may lack legal authorization to be in this country; commits to not cooperating with any federal effort aimed at creating a registry of individuals based religion, national origin, race, or sexual orientation; precludes immigration officials from being on campus absent legal authority; and pledges to avoid acting on behalf of federal agencies enforcing immigration laws.
“Our goal in passing this resolution is simple and straightforward,” said Board President Maria Nieto Senour. “We value each and every one of our students, so our priority is to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, national origin, religion, immigration status, gender identity, or medical condition.”
The resolution comes after California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley, University of California President Janet Napolitano, and California State University Chancellor Timothy White formally requested that the new administration preserve the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which allows children of undocumented immigrants to pursue higher education in the United States. It also follows and supports the position of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors.
International Students: Students from the affected countries who are attending Mesa on a student visa are encouraged to contact the International Student Admissions Office at 619-388-2717 where they can receive additional support and guidance. www.sdmesa.edu/student-services/international-students/index.shtml
Student Health Services offers a wide range of services including psychological counseling, to support students with a variety of concerns. Crisis counseling is available in the Health Center I4-209 from 8-6 Mon-Thurs, and 8-3 on Friday. Students may either drop-in or make an appointment to be seen by a Therapist. www.sdmesa.edu/student-services/health-services
Student Clubs and Organizations provide a rich and exciting multi-cultural dimension to college life at Mesa. Faculty and classified staff advisors serve on a voluntary basis and are approved by the College President each semester. www.sdmesa.edu/campus-life/get-involved/student-clubs
The Office of Professional Development: Professional learning enables campus employees to develop the knowledge and skills to assist themselves and students to be successful in college and address students’ learning challenges. Call 619-388-5019 www.sdmesa.edu/about-mesa/professional-development
District Employee Benefits Office: The San Diego Community College District Benefits Office provides faculty, staff, administrators, retirees and COBRA participants with support on the District's health, welfare, and retirement benefits plans by providing one-on-one counseling and assistance over the phone, in person, and via email, and maintaining an effective benefits communication program. 619-388-6587 or http://hr.sdccd.edu/benefits/beneindex.cfm
Tags: DACA, SDCCD, immigration, Press Release, Diversity, AB 540
Jennifer Nichols Kearns
Director of Communications
jnkearns@sdccd.edu
(619) 388-2759
The San Diego Community College District has appointed four new student trustees for the upcoming academic year. Dalia Ramirez (San Diego City College), Zora Williams (San Diego Mesa College), Hailey Hua (San Diego Miramar College), and Haydee Zuniga (San Diego College of Continuing Education), will be sworn in during the June 20 SDCCD Board of Trustees meeting.
In honor of Mesa College Giving Day, the Newsroom features the accomplishments of several amazing San Diego Mesa College students. The eight students featured here have distinguished themselves, but they represent just a fraction of what Mesa Olympians achieve every day here on campus and in the world. To celebrate them and the future students who will call Mesa home, consider joining us to celebrate #MesaGivingDay. Give now until Saturday May 25, 2024 to double your gift and support Mesa students.
San Diego –On Monday, July 22 to Thursday, July 25, 2024, the San Diego Mesa College Softball program and Nike’s US Sports Camp program will host a half day and day camp for local girls, ages 6-14, at all levels of experience with Softball. Campers will learn the skills required to successfully play at a competitive level and maximize their potential as players.
