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For many students, the journey to becoming an educator begins long before they step into their first Liberal Studies classroom. It starts with finding the right academic path, discovering a sense of belonging and having someone in their corner when the road ahead feels uncertain.
Tucked just inside the left side of the College of Education building lobby, the听College of Education Student Success Center (SSC)听helps make that journey more personal, purposeful and accessible for undergraduate students, whether they enter CSUDH directly from high school or transfer from another institution.
Located in听COE 1401, the SSC is a welcoming hub where undergrads receive specialized advising, connect with campus resources and get the support they need to move confidently toward graduation, a credential program and a career in education.
Leading the center is听Aimee Arreygue, Director, alongside听Jhey Crisostomo, Graduation Specialist; Rebecca Ellis, Credential Advisor; Diana Martinez, Retention Specialist; and Lorna Ray, Administrative Support Coordinator. 好色先生, the team creates a culture of care designed to meet students where they are and help them identify where they want to go.
鈥淲e want students to know that they don鈥檛 have to navigate their college journey alone. Sometimes success starts with having someone listen, answer a question, help you understand your options or simply remind you that you belong here at CSUDH.鈥
鈥 Aimee Arreygue, Director
COE SSC Info Session
A key part of the center鈥檚 work is specialized advising for students majoring in Liberal Studies, with undergraduate preparation serving as a foundation for careers in teaching and education.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, the SSC focuses on advising and connecting students with future faculty, advisors, and professional mentors who understand the pathway.
鈥淲e believe every Liberal Studies student deserves advising from people who understand their program and the pathway they are working toward. Our goal is to help students see the connection between where they are today and where they want to be after graduation.鈥
鈥 Jhey Crisostomo, Graduation Specialist
That support can include planning coursework, preparing for graduation, exploring credential pathways, and connecting students with the right resources at the right time.
The SSC鈥檚 approach goes beyond traditional academic advising. Its vision is to provide a nurturing space that positively impacts students鈥 well-being, self-efficacy and identity as college students.
At the heart of that work is a simple philosophy:听care matters.
鈥淲e believe we have a shared responsibility to create an environment where every student feels welcomed, heard and supported. And when we aren鈥檛 the answer, we make sure students receive a warm hand-off to someone who can help.鈥
鈥 Diana Martinez, Retention Specialist
That commitment is especially meaningful for students navigating the 鈥淒H experience鈥 for the first time. Whether adjusting to college after high school or transferring to a new campus, students can turn to the SSC for guidance tailored to their individual journey.
For some students, success begins with a simple question:听What do I do next?
The answer may be different for every student. The SSC is there to help students understand their academic plan, prepare for graduation and explore credential options.
鈥淥ur work is really about helping students find their teaching goals and that path to the teaching credential. We want them to leave our office not only with an answer, but with greater confidence in themselves and their ability to reach their future educator goals.鈥
鈥 Rebecca Ellis, Credential Advisor
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Student Success Center
For College of Education students considering a future in education, the SSC is more than a place to get questions answered. It is a place to begin conversations, build advisor relationships and take the next step with confidence. By investing in undergraduate success today, the Student Success Center is helping build the educators of tomorrow.
Whether you鈥檙e entering CSUDH from high school, transferring from another college or approaching graduation, the message from the Student Success Center is simple:
You belong here, Toros.
You have a path.
And you don鈥檛 have to navigate it alone.
Location:听College of Education Building 1401
Hours:听8:00 a.m.鈥5:00 p.m.
Phone:听(310) 243-2276
Email:听coe_success@csudh.edu
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