Diego Espinoza

Former Director of EOPS/CARES & CalWORKs

"There is nothing that can stop you from accomplishing your dreams. When no one else believes in you, believe in yourself, and use other’s doubts as the catalyst for your success."

Young Black man in college classroom studiously pays attention to instructor.

Overcoming Math Anxiety

Do you feel nervous about math? Do you dislike math? Do you have fear of doing math? If so, you are not alone. You may have math anxiety. math anxiety, or math phobia, is not unusual.

Ann Cowels, an Asian-American woman in her fifties, poses by a beautiful ocean on a white stone deck.

Ann Cowel, Retired Nursing Faculty

"Courage is not ignoring your fears but recognizing it and facing the fear head on. Students need to plan how to protect themselves and/or protect their patients. I encouraged each student to pursue their goals in overcoming obstacles that come with living - to become courageous in the face of fear

Jared So'oto

Jared So'oto Rising Scholar Program

I don't know how to put it in words, but you all came and saved my life. I was thinking about ending it, and (Mission) gave me this spark … prior to all this, I did say a prayer when I was in jail, and I just asked for some type of sign to help me find my purpose or how I can be of service or