Student Affairs Staff

WELCOME TO STUDENT AFFAIRS!

The purpose of Student Affairs is to complement the academic program of studies and enhance the overall educational experience of students through participation in social, cultural, intellectual, recreational, health, outreach, governance and student accountability programs.

Student Affairs is comprised of the following functional areas: Office of Student Life and Leadership,  Associated Students of Cerritos College (ASCC), Office of Student Conduct & Grievances, and Falcon Basic Needs.

Office of Student Life and Leadership provides programs, engagement opportunities, and services that enhance the quality of the student experience at Cerritos College, and contributes to student growth and development. Student learning and development is the result of both academic and non-academic engagement, both in and out of the classroom (Astin, 1993; Pascarella and Terenzini, 1991), and the Student Life & Leadership Office is committed to providing opportunities that empower, educate, and engage students and the community, and enrich the Cerritos College experience.

  • Associated Student of Cerritos College is the organized student government representing all students, and is comprised of three branches (Cabinet, Court, and Senate) representing over 50 elected and appointed student leaders.

Office of Student Conduct & Grievances serves the campus community through facilitating thorough, transparent, and fair student conduct and grievance processes that uphold community standards while respecting the rights of the individual. 

Falcon Basic Needs provides centralized services for students facing basic need insecurities. This is accomplished through access to on and off campus resources, community collaboration, and advocacy that ensures a student's educational success.

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Office Staff

Elizabeth Miller, Ed.D., Dean of Student Services, ext. 2476, email Elizabeth Miller

  • Support and advising of ASCC Senate.
  • Consultation to faculty and staff related to CAIR Team (Crisis Assessment, Intervention, & Response) efforts.
  • Assistance with Students and Faculty regarding issues related to the Student Code of Conduct, and/or general or grade grievance procedure.
  • General support to students regarding conflict with other students, or with instructors.
  • Providing consultation and/or workshops on academic integrity, classroom management, communication, and conflict resolution.

Maria Isai, Administrative Secretary II, ext. 2445, email Maria Isai

  • Assistance with general questions or concerns when a student is not sure where to go or who to see.
  • Scheduling appointments with the Dean of Student Services.
  • Questions related to student disciplinary holds.
  • Assist students with background check verification related to disciplinary record.

Christopher Dela Cruz, Student Activities Coordinator, ext.2474, email Christopher Dela Cruz

  • Student consultation on getting involved on campus.
  • Support for members, officers, and advisors of student clubs & organizations.
  • Support and advising of ASCC Cabinet efforts.
  • Facilitator for the Falcon Leadership Institute (FLI).
  • Questions on using FalConnect.
  • Civic Engagement Coordinator.

Esmeralda Murillo, Student Events Specialist, ext. 2475, email Esmeralda Murillo

  • Coordinates student events on campus.
  • Support and advising of ASCC Court, including the ASCC Elections Board.
  • Facilitator for the Student Programming Board.
  • Processes annual ASCC funding requests.

Nikki Jones, Administrative Clerk III, ext. 2471, email Nikki Jones

  • Support for faculty and staff with SpendMap requisitions, and providing training on using the SpendMap system.
  • Consultations on ASCC reimbursements and payment of invoices.
  • Consultation and support for ASCC-sponsored student travel.
  • GoPass coordinator.