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.
July 11, 2017
Over 500 students took part in San Diego Mesa College’s popular Summer CRUISE, the 3-day program that offers incoming students an opportunity to explore the campus, connect with faculty, and get ready for college.
This year’s Summer CRUISE was divided into five morning sessions throughout June, July, and August for recent high school graduates and students who have not attended college in the last three years. Also taking part in Summer CRUISE were students who have received the San Diego Promise scholarship, part of the San Diego Community College District’s initiative to make community college free for deserving students.
Two evening sessions were added for adult learners who have not attended college, as well as students transitioning from Continuing Education or the Armed Forces.
Over 150 students took part in the first morning session, which took place June 27-29. Close to 90 students attended the second morning session, held July 11-13.
Now in its third year, the CRUISE program introduces incoming students to the academic, professional, and personal campus resources available to them. The program also prepares them for math and English requirements and provides a chance to work alongside faculty and Peer Navigators, all while creating a unique support system among their peers.
“Summer CRUISE has been really informative,” said Bronté Stern, an incoming student who attended the July 11 morning session. “It’s been nice to be in an environment with other people who are also new, so you’re learning along with your peers at the same time.”
Cesar Esquer, another attendee of the July 11 session, also appreciated the program. “They teach you where everything is and show you all the resources available to help you succeed. It’s been really helpful for new students.”
For more information on Summer CRUISE, visit www.sdmesa.edu/CRUISE.
Tags: new students, San Diego Promise, Summer Cruise, Peer Navigators
Jennifer Nichols Kearns
Director of Communications
jnkearns@sdccd.edu
(619) 388-2759
San Diego, CA ---- On Saturday, March 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Mesa College will host “Jumpstart Your Success.” Jumpstart is a FREE community event for prospective Mesa College students of all ages. Students and their families can learn about Mesa College programs and services, including the San Diego Promise, which offers free tuition to eligible students. Families can learn more and should RSVP at www.sdmesa.edu/Jumpstart.
San Diego, CA ---- On Saturday, April 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Mesa College will host “Jumpstart Your Success”, a FREE community event for prospective students, their families and friends. Attendees are asked to RSVP, and will have an opportunity to learn more about Mesa College and the San Diego Promise FREE Tuition Program. Jumpstart will include campus tours, workshops, resource fair, demonstrations, and presentations to showcase the diversity and depth of the programs and services that Mesa College offers.
For over five years, San Diego Mesa College has been offering Summer CRUISE—Creating Rich Unique Intellectual Student Experiences – for incoming students. This summer, Mesa offered six CRUISE sessions from June – August. Sessions are completely free and available to recent high school graduates and those who are first-time or returning college students.
