Student services on virtual display Annual fair hosted through Zoom

BY ZOE RAMIREZ

Student success, particularly in community colleges, frequently depends on what happens inside the classroom and outside as well.

Pierce College employs a variety of organizations meant to increase engagement in the college experience, and many of those participated in the Annual Student Services Fair on Oct. 1 on Zoom.

ASO, the Umoja Program, the Health Center and the Dream Resource Center were part of the many groups that provided information in breakout rooms.

ASO Club Council President

Sofia Zaragoza said her job is to take care of the chartered clubs on campus.

“We’re part of the Student Engagement Center at this point, so we’re part of just really being there for students,” Zaragoza said in the Zoom breakout room.

Umoja Program coordinator

Kalynda McLean talked about how the program hosts events and provides support for their students.

“The Umoja program continues to provide services to students although we’re working remotely,” McLean said over Zoom. “We have online counseling for students that are available through Cranium Café.”

The Umoja Program has Zoom “Porch Talks” where students