College of Sciences
Student Success Center
Here at the CoS Student Success we offer professional and peer mentor academic advising to supplement your Department Advisors. We also offer a variety of specialty advising, and STEM related programs. Come visit us and see what we have to offer.
Our Mission
The primary goals of the CoS Student Success Center are to enhance the educational experience, facilitate graduation for all students in the Sciences, help students follow a clear and deliberate path toward their individual academic goals and professional aspirations. We work toward these goals aiming to improve access to information, resources, academic advising, and to provide structure and support to our department advisors.
CoS SSC Structure
Our Student Success Center supplements our faculty department advisors in the College of Sciences. In our center we have a team consisting of professional Academic Advisors, as well as Peer Mentors that are able to assist students with a variety of advising questions.
Rosalynn Ayala
Assistant Director, CoS Student Success Center
M.Ed. Postsecondary Administration & Student Affairs
As an academic advisor, I take a student centered approach to support students in their journey towards their academic and professional goals. I am a student advocate and I am committed to partnering with students to access resources and take ownership of their academic plan. Please stop by and visit us!
Contact
Office Hours: By Appointment
Make an Appointment via EAB Navigate
Kaylyn Talia
Academic Advisor, CoS Student Success Center
M.A. College Counseling and Student Development
As a Higher Education Professional, I am dedicated to guiding students on their academic journey to help them realize their full potential and achieve their career aspirations. It is my role to provide each student with the tools they need to be successful which includes having meaningful conversations and asking open ended questions. I aim to holistically advise students and strive to ensure that each student I meet with feels welcomed, valued, and heard when meeting with me. I look forward to helping you!
Contact
Office Hours: By Appointment
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Alysa Velasquez
Academic Advisor, CoS Student Success Center
M.S. Higher Education Counseling/Student Affairs
As a Student Affairs Professional, I am an advocate for holistic student success to ensure students feel supported both personally and academically. I aim to encompass student-centered counseling in which I value the unique experiences and perspectives that each student brings to the table. My goal as an Academic Advisor is to be compassionate and to create positive and inclusive environments for students to thrive in. I ensure to cultivate safe spaces in which all student populations feel empowered to achieve their goals. I take pride in Academic Advising and sincerely enjoy helping students navigate their collegiate journeys!
Contact
Office Hours: By Appointment
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Raymond Stanley
Academic Advisor, Biology
B.S. Biology
As an academic advisor, my priority is to ensure that students feel confident in navigating their academic journey. Apart from selecting courses and assisting with graduation requirements my hope is to support students holistically and to make them aware of the vast number of resources available to them so that they can take charge of their own future and strive towards their academic and professional goals. Please stop by the Undergraduate Biology Advising Center for any questions related to your Biology/Microbiology degree or coursework.
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Heather Stark
Academic Advisor, Computer Science
M.A. Educational Technology
As an academic advisor, my role is to provide answers, solve problems, but most importantly, assist students in acquiring the tools they need to succeed. I am committed to student success and thrive when I’m helping others. I’m a Star Wars and Disney fan and enjoy hanging out with my family and friends during my leisure time. I’m looking forward to meeting you during office hours! “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
Contact
Make an Appointment via EAB Navigate
or Visit Major Advisor page for Current Drop-In hours
Dr. Estralita Martin
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, College of Sciences & Director of CASA
Assists students with all non-academic issues that may affect their academics.
Contact
Office Hours: By Appointment via EAB Navigate
or contact Sam Westover swestover@sdsu.edu
Email: esmartin@sdsu.edu
Office Phone: 619-594-1204
Our staff and peer mentors can help you with:
- Locating resources to help you begin to plan your career – We’ll let you know about workshops and career panels, handouts and reading material, websites, and help put you in contact with the right people and opportunities.
- Learning about internships and research – We can show you information about how to land internships and field experience and where those opportunities are.
- Addressing any difficulties you might have in classes by serving as your champion and liaison between you and faculty, depart chairs or advisers, or other campus entities.
- Locating campus resources to help you get involved at SDSU.
- Exploring minors or managing difficult decisions about changing majors.
- Study abroad opportunities.
- Keeping you informed about all the opportunities that the College of Sciences has to offer.
