Black Student Success Center

COD Talks with Waymond Fermon

COD Talks with Waymond Fermon

Star Gazing in Joshua Tree

Star Gazing in Joshua Tree

Palm Springs Tram

Palm Springs Tram

A2mend 2023

A2mend 2023

AADES

AADES

Black Knowledge bowl 2023

Black Knowledge bowl 2023

First Class

First Class

In Cape Coast Ghana

In Cape Coast Ghana

Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles

Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles

PS Black History Parade with Congressman Raul Ruiz

PS Black History Parade with Congressman Raul Ruiz

Mission Statement

We, the members of the College of the Desert’s Black Student Success Center are committed to academic success, leadership development, community service, and mentoring. We strive to establish support, networking, and mentoring systems for ourselves and for the youth in our community. As members of the African-American Student Success Center community, we dedicate ourselves to: developing competent life skills, demanding social responsibility, building strong character and moral standards, promoting professionalism, and supporting each other academically. The center will provide educational, cultural, social, and intellectual programs that promote positivity among its members, within the campus, and the surrounding community.

If you would like to become a member please fill out the form below

 

Location: South Annex 9

Spring 2024 Semester Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm

Advisor Contact Information

Mary Eden

Counseling Faculty / Black Student Success Center Coordinator
meden@collegeofthedesert.edu

Dr. Jermaine Cathcart

Professor Sociology / Black Student Success Center Co-Coordinator
jcathcart@collegeofthedesert.edu

Dr. Mzilikazi Kone

Assistant Professor Political Science and Global Studies /
Black Student Success Center Co-Coordinator
Mkone@collegeofthedesert.edu

Angel Meraz

Athletic Counseling Faculty / Black Student Success Center Co-Coordinator
Ameraz@collegeofthedesert.edu

Services: Tutoring, Academic Counseling, and help with papers.