The Office of Student Services works with the student services teams at American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College to support the delivery of equity-minded, inclusive, and well-coordinated student services across the district.
At the district level, Student Services helps to coordinate districtwide activities in the following areas:
- Admissions and Records
- Counseling
- Financial Aid
- Health and Wellness
- Outreach
- Student engagement and leadership
- Support Services such as Basic Needs, CalWORKS, DSPS, EOPS/CARE, Veteran Success Centers, and Undocumented Student Support
About Us
- Sonia Ortiz-Mercado – Associate Vice Chancellor, Educational Services
- Mariko Peshon – Associate Vice President of Student Services, Financial Aid
- Victoria Flores – Dean, Student Wellness and Support Services
- Jason Ralphs – Director, Admissions and Records
- Kim Goff – Director, Admissions and Records Redesign
- Taylor Johnson – Director, Mental Health
- Ali Padash – Director, Financial Aid
- Teamwork and Collaboration
We value building relationships to establish collaborative and engaged teams within our colleges and the district. - Student-Centered
We strive to streamline and remove barriers for students by providing resources, services, and support that are student-centered and equity-minded. - Continuous Improvement and Innovation
We value a culture of innovation that supports continuous improvement, by taking risks and learning from mistakes. We seek to cultivate a mindset of resourcefulness and adaptability. - Kindness and Respect
We value human connections that are rooted in kindness, appreciation, empathy, and respect. - Trust, Transparency, and Integrity
We value and strive to maintain a trusting, transparent, and integrity-focused working environment across all colleges and the district. - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
By recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to the Los Rios District's strength as a dynamic, inclusive educational community, we acknowledge and embrace our responsibility to empower underrepresented student groups to ensure access, support and opportunities to succeed. - Stewardship and Service
Recognizing our students' ownership over their own educational journeys, we provide the structure and the services to support success. We commit to the continual process of learning where and how to meet our students where they are.
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Related Content
Admissions & Records and Financial Aid Redesign Project
Learn about the districtwide Admissions & Records and Financial Aid redesign project, including guiding principles, timelines, and teams.
Contact
(916) 568-3031
Nancy Edmonson
Confidential Administrative Assistant