HSI Servingness as an Institution

This workshop will hosted by the HSI program staff on campus. We will be sharing the servingness models as described by Gina Garcia 's research to help promote HSI work and create action by the entire campus. We will be leading a discussion on exploring how SCC staff and departments can better serve our HSI population on campus.

Audience

• Classified professionals
• Adjunct faculty
• Full-time faculty
• Managers
• Student Employees

Presenters

Samantha Ramirez has been working with K- 12 students for six years both in and outside of the classroom at various school districts and at UC Davis, always placing empathy and social justice at the forefront of her work. Her passion for working with youth and young adults comes from a desire to uplift students to see themselves as creators of knowledge and changemakers of the world. She is committed to leveraging her diverse educational background in STEM and Chicanx Studies to provide guidance, support, and resources to help BIPOC and other historically minority communities thrive academically and personally. Samantha believes that if you can name something you can change it. In her new position with us as a Student Support Specialist, she is excited for the possibility to lead more identity workshops where students can explore their multipotentialities and intersectional identities. The goal is to give students the tools and support to understand and navigate the challenges of being a person of color in higher education and the world. Samantha excitedly looks forward to being part of the team and working with students at Sacramento City College.

Miguel Zaragoza is the Director of First-Year Experience+ (FYE & College Outreach) & the DHSI Caminos de la Ciudad grant at Sacramento City College. He brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to higher education, making him a fantastic addition to our team.

He previously served as the Director for the DHSI Caminos de la Ciudad grant, where he showcased his dedication to student success and advancement. Hailing from the Bay Area as a first-generation Latino college graduate, Miguel began his academic journey at Diablo Valley College before transferring to pursue his undergraduate and graduate studies in the Greater Sacramento Area.

Miguel's extensive background and profound understanding of the student experience stem not only from his professional roles but also from his own personal journey through community college. Prior to joining SCC, he played a pivotal role as a program counselor for the TRIO SSS/STEM projects at Mission College. In addition, Miguel held positions as an adjunct counselor and Counselor Liaison for the College Connect (Dual Enrollment program) at Diablo Valley College.

With over 15 years of higher education experience, Miguel Zaragoza is deeply committed to fostering student success and promoting equity across all levels. His dedication to these ideals, combined with his own transformative journey, uniquely positions him to lead our First-Year Experience program with a genuine understanding of our students' needs.

Jocelyn Morales serves as one of the Student Support Specialist for the HSI Caminos de la Ciudad program. She brings a wide width of knowledge working with marginalized and low income students as she previously served as an Upward Bound Advisor for Diablo Valley College and within the admissions office at UCSB. Jocelyn is deeply committed to ensuring students feel like they belong within our college campus and is excited to be working with our newest HSI program here at SCC.

Flex Credit

Flex credit is available for this event.

After the event: Professional Learning Evaluation Form

ADA Accessibility

For ADA accessibility accommodations, please contact Cassidy Larkin at larkinc@scc.losrios.edu. Contact Cassidy for disability accommodations only. For general inquiries, please use the contact information listed in the sidebar.