Black Student Success Center
COD Talks with Waymond Fermon
Star Gazing in Joshua Tree
Palm Springs Tram
A2mend 2023
AADES
Black Knowledge bowl 2023
First Class
In Cape Coast Ghana
Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles
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
Fall 2024 Semester Hours
Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Advisor Contact Information
760-846-3031: Ext *6304
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.
