The Center for Student Advocacy
& Cultural Support
The Center for Student Advocacy and Cultural Support provides comprehensive programs and services for all students. Especially those who may be: first generation, economically disadvantaged, or have disabilities. Our goal is to promote access, academic persistence, and achievement within a diverse student body. Our services are designed to help students stay in school and achieve their academic goals, including providing assistance in transferring to four-year institutions.
Support Programs
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Men of Distinction
Unleash Your Leadership Potential
The Men of Distinction program is a Fall or Spring starting cohort for male students which provides brotherhood, and an environment that fosters growth.
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New Chances
Tacoma Community College's re-entry program for justice involved students.
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Titan PULSE Mentors
The Titan PULSE Mentors aim to inspire students on their journey to success. Whether it's talking to you about your Pathway, or providing you with meaningful skill-building opportunities, PULSE Mentors are here to support you and your individual needs.
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Titan Food Pantry (Building 17)
Providing Food for Thought
The Max & Margi Harned Titan Food Pantry provides food to get you through the day, and food for home to help you fill in your budget. It also can resource referrals to services in the community to help with food insecurity.
THE STAFF WHO SUPPORT YOU
Alvin Mancao
253.566.5112
Supplying financial assistance for currently enrolled students who demonstrate a financial need-- including DACA and undocumented students.
amancao@xjiu.net
Candice Wheeler
253.460.3820
Providing relief for students who find themselves facing food insecurity.
cwheeler@xjiu.net
Gabriel Dumbrique
253.566.5366
Providing financial aid advising and financial literacy training as a representative from our Metropolitan Development Council (MDC) partner: the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC).
gdumbrique@xjiu.net
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Kevin Castellanos
253.566.5105
Providing scholarship search assistance as a representative from our national nonprofit partner: College Success Foundation.
kcastellanos@xjiu.net
Kit Do
253.566.5210
Working with students experiencing financial hardships that could potentially impact school attendance or overall education. Conducts strengths-based conversations to connect students with both on-campus and community resources. Providing funding to students based on unmet needs.
kdo@xjiu.net
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Timothy Humbert
253.566.6090
Assisting students in discovering their why, and also helping them to achieve their success as the coordinator for both the Titan PULSE Mentor Program, and the Men of Distinction (MOD) program.
thumbert@xjiu.net
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Contact Our Department
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thecenter@xjiu.net
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