Mesa Journeys

 

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Room: Room I4-309 (3rd floor)
Phone: 619-388-2706
Fax: 619-388-2464

Office Hours
M-Th: 8:00am - 6:00pm
F: 8:00am - 1:00pm
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Karen Geida
CARE/Rising Scholars Counselor Coordinator
Kgeida@sdccd.edu

Ava Gill
Adjunct Counselor
Agill@sdccd.edu
 
GiaLori Blaylock
Project Assistant 
gblaylock@sdccd.edu
 
 


 
 
 

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Rising Scholars

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What is Rising Scholars?

Rising Scholars (formerly Project Restart) is a program committed to support students who have been impacted by incarceration.


WHAT are Rising Scholars Services?

  •  Academic, personal and career counseling
  • Student-centered workshops
  • Expungement clinics
  • Laptop and calculator loans
  • Referrals to on and off-campus resources 
  • Advocacy for students
  • School supplies and bookstore cards (based on available funding)
  • Safe and welcoming personalized support
  • Partnership with SDSU Project Rebound and UC Underground Scholars

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What are rising Scholars Requirements?

  • Be enrolled at San Diego Mesa College.
  • Identify as a student who has been affected by incarceration.

How to apply to Rising Scholars

Please click the button below to apply now

Please complete the Rising Scholars Interest Form

 
To learn more about Rising Scholars at Mesa College, contact us at: 
mesarisingscholars@sdccd.edu

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