Student Success
The Student Success Department is dedicated to help you thrive at every step of your college journey. We offer personalized support, meaningful connections, and guidance to help you reach your academic and personal goals. Through advocacy, development, and strong student partnerships, our team is here to support your success inside and outside the classroom.
How We Help
Provide ongoing coaching, communication, and personalized support to help students navigate college, stay engaged, overcome academic challenges, and persist toward completion. Develop individualized academic recovery plans and provide direct support for s
Support for First-Year Students
Any student who has not earned prior college credit.
- Guiding new-to-college students through Initial Advising, enrollment, and onboarding to help them prepare for a successful start to college.
- Facilitate New Student Orientation (NSO) and connect students with campus resources, services, and support before classes begin.
- Connect students with a Student Success Coach for peer mentoring, community building, campus engagement, and support navigating the college experience.
Support for Continuing Students
Students who are not new to college and are earning a degree or certificate.
- Provide ongoing coaching, communication, and personalized support to help students navigate college, stay engaged, overcome academic challenges, and persist toward completion.
- Develop individualized academic recovery plans and provide direct support for students on SAP Warning or Academic Probation to support academic success and retention.
Academic and Career Support Resources
Academic and Career Support Resources
* Students with Prior College Credit: For help with class and semester planning, contact or schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor.
** For assistance with career transitions and exploring new career paths, make an appointment with Career Services.
Schedule of Events
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Orientation (Coming Soon)
Begin your college journey with confidence. Orientation connects you with essential resources, campus services, and helpful information to support a smooth transition and a successful start.
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Events & Workshops
Enhance your college experience with engaging events and workshops. Explore valuable resources, develop new skills, and connect with others while supporting your academic success.
Student Success Coaches
Student Success Coaches are current students and alumni of Maricopa Community Colleges who support their peers. Drawing on shared experiences, they offer guidance, encouragement, and connections to campus resources. Email a Student Success Coach at [email protected]
Student Success Specialists
Student Success Specialists
We’re here to help you navigate college, work through challenges, and connect you to the right resources. Whether you have a quick question or want to schedule an appointment, reach out—we’re here to help.
Email your Student Success Specialist below to ask a question or get started. Find your Student Success Specialist below, organized by student type and support area.
Students looking to improve their academic standing through personalized guidance, success planning, and campus resources.
Arely Mata
Student Success Specialist
Academic Advancement
Email: [email protected]
Students under age 24 who are beginning college for the first time and navigating the transition to higher education.
Alejandra Abrams
Student Success Specialist
Traditional Students (Last Names A-L)
Email: [email protected]
Laura Green
Student Success Specialist
Traditional Students (Last Names M–Z)
Email: [email protected]
Students age 25 and older, or those with similar experiences, who are beginning or returning to college and may be balancing college with other responsibilities.
Lexine Gonzales
Student Success Specialist
Adult Non-Traditional Students
Email: [email protected]
Students seeking guidance with college navigation, campus resources, goal setting, or questions related to their academic success.
Yvette Strickling
Student Success Specialist
Email: [email protected]
Susana Turowski
Director of Student Success
Email: [email protected]