Apr 13, 2026  
Course Catalog 2025-2026 
  
Course Catalog 2025-2026

Directory of Services



Instructional Services

Sam Robinson, Dean of Instruction, 760-921-5476
Elizabeth Pope - Interim Academic Scheduling and Support Coordinator, 760-921-5404
Esther Grijalva - Instructional Services Technician II, 760-921-5485
Brandi Chavez - Instructional Services Technician I, 760-921-5425
Grecia Ruvalcaba - Instructional Services Technician I, 760-921-5540
Miriam Rodriguez- Instructional Services Technician I, 760-921-5509
Vicky Lujano- Part-Time Instructional Services Technician I, 760-921-5544
Correspondence Office - 760-921-5568, PVC-DLO@paloverde.edu

Services

Provide Correspondence Materials to students
Liaison between CDCR and faculty
Process mail
Create Catalogs
Create Schedules

Student Services

Ger Xiong - Dean of Student Services, 760-921-5475
Maria Bugtai - Instructional Services Tech II, 760-921-5481
Juan Gonzalez - Instructional Services Technician I, 760-921-5500

Admissions & Records

Paul Tran - Executive Director of Admissions & Records, 760-921-5487
Melanie Neal - PT Admissions & Records Technician I
Lisa LaBlanc - Admissions & Records Technician III, 760-921-5429
Teresa Gomez - Admissions & Records Technician II, 760-921-5508
Claudia Aguayo - Admissions & Records Technician III, 760-921-5554
Bylli Esquerra- Admissions & Records Evaluator, 760-921-5403

Services

International Students
Transcript Requests
Admissions Applications
Registration
Grades
Attendance
Transfer Evaluations
Degree/Certificate Conferrals
Petition Processing
Excused Withdrawal Requests
CCPG/Priority Registration Appeals

Counseling Services

Irma Gonzalez - Associate Dean of Counseling, 760-921-5552

Services

General Counseling
Transfer Counseling
Career Planning
Mental Health Resources
Puente

Child Development Center (CDC)

Tayler Elms - CDC Site Supervisor, 760-922-8714
Lorenia Becerril - CDC Teacher
Edna Garcia- CDC Teacher
Rosie Daniels - PT CDC Instructional Aide
Katie Huff - PT CDC Instructional Aide
Cynthia Luna - PT CDC Instructional Aide
Laura Felix - PT CDC Instructional Aide
Ariel Reyes - PT CDC Instructional Aide
Linda Dewbre - CDC Instructional Aide
Llubia Estrada - CDC Instructional Aide
Esther Sanchez - PT CDC Cook

Financial Aid & Veteran Services

Christina Dollinger - Director of Financial Aid &
Veteran’s Certifying Official , 760-921-5536
Rorie Chambers - Financial Aid Technician III, 760-921-5559
Veronica Barcenas- Financial Aid Technician II, Former Youth/Homeless Youth/At0Risk Liasion, 760-921-5500
David Nguyen - Financial Aid Technician I, 760-921-5465
Email: financialaid@paloverde.edu

Services

Assistance with FAFSA and CADAA (Dream Act)
Veteran Services / Veterans Resource Center
Homeless Youth, At-Risk of Becoming Homeless Liaison
(FAFSA) Status Confirmation and Referral Services
Self-Supporting Students (FAFSA)
Confirmation and Referral Services
Former Foster Youth Success Initiative (FYSI) / Foster Youth Liaison Services and Referrals

Federal Programs:
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Work-Study (FWS)

State Programs:
California College Promise Grant (CCPG) Tuition Waiver
Cal Grants B and C (CSAC)
Cal Grants B and C - Students with Dependents (CSAC-SWD)
Cal Grant for Foster Youth (CSAC)
Chafee Grant for Foster Youth
Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG)\

Other Programs:
Bureau of Indian Affairs Education Programs Web address: https://www.bia.gov/bie
Scholarship Resources
American Indian College Fund
Cappex-Every College. Every Scholarship
College Board
American Indian Graduate Center
Internship Resources
CDC - Fellowships and Internships
EPA - Internships
USA.gov - Pathways
Department of Education
Department of Defense - Workforce Recruitment Program

Library

Vacant - Librarian
Danya Nguyen - Library Technician III, 760-921-5487

Services

Book Loans
Textbook use in library
Research Assistance
Subscription Research Databases
Computer Lab
Internet Access
Tutoring: Peer and Online
Study Rooms
Copying and Printing
Wi-fi

Academic Achievement Center-Project Aloe

Crystal Tautala- Academic Achievement Center/Title V Director, 760-921-5566
Guadalupe Ochoa- Rising Scholar Student Coordinator, 760-921-5493
Kelley Haynes- Educational Advisor, 760-921-5546
Yaneli Rangel- Educational Advisor, 760-921-5513

Services

Education plans
Academic Advising
Workshops
Tutoring
Study Pod
Liaison between CDCR and faculty
Serves Rising Scholar students
Summer Bridge
New Student Orentation (In-Person/Online)

EOPS/CARE/Nextup Program

Vacant - Director
Fabiola Leon-Technician II, 760-921-5402
Alicia Prieto- Technician II, 760-921-5515
Lorenzo Lujano- EOPS Counselor, 760-921-5420
Omar Pena- Educational Advisor, 760-921-5445
Tasja Hartwell- Part Time NextUp Technician

EOPS/CARE Services

Priority Registration assistance
EOPS/College Orientation
Academic, career, vocational and personal counseling services
Development of a Student Education Plan
Four-year college/university transfer services
Progress evaluation monitoring reports
EOPS book service
EOPS Grant
Scholarship information
Tutoring
Study Kits & Snack packs
CARE Grant (child-care assistance)
Academic Workshops

Disabilities Student Programs & Services DSPS

Irma Gonzalez- Associate Dean of Counseling, 760-921-5552
Christina Felix- DSPS Program Assistant, 760-921-5489
Maria Lopez - DSPS Counselor, 760-921-5534

Services

Priority Registration
Academic Accommodation Plan
Specialized equipment
Tutoring

CalWORKS

Staci Lee - Director of Student Success and Equity, 760-921-5512
Alice Dean - CalWORKS & Student Services Technician 1, 760-921-5514

Services

Child Care
Assistance with childcare while in class or at work
Instructional Supplies
Books or items directly related to class
Job Skills/Placement
Resume writing and interview help

Student Activities

Staci Lee - Director of Student Success and Equity, 760-921-5512

Services

Student Government
Associated Student Government (ASG) and committee appointments
Student Events
Student event sponsored by the ASG

TRIO Upward Bound

Lizbeth Manjarrez - TRIO Program Director, 760-921-5490
Sonhia Johnson- Speical Program Assistant, 760-921-5491

Services

Academic instruction in Mathematics, Science, English, Composition, Literature, and Foreign Languages. We also provide:

  • Tutoring and Homework Assistance
  • Workshops on College Admissions & Financial Aid
  • Assistance with FAFSA
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Academic Enrichment and Personal Development
  • College Tours and Cultural Enrichment Field Trips
  • Six week summer academy

TRIO Student Support Services Disabilities

Liz Manjarrez - Program Director, 760-921-5490
Sonhia Johnson, Special Program Assistant, 760-921-5491

Services

Educational and financial Work shops
Academic Counseling
Career Guidance
Mentoring
Tutoring
Transfer Information and Assistance
Assistance with FAFSA
Financial Literacy Information