The Counseling Department has been reorganized into smaller, more manageable units with clearly defined areas of responsibility.
These units consist of: African-American Scholastic Programs, Continuing Student Counseling Department, International Student Counseling Department, Latina/o Services Network, New Student Counseling Department and Transfer Counseling Department and Career Development Counseling.
This reorganization ensures that the counseling needs of students at all campuses are being better met
Dean of Student Support Services
( African American Scholastic Program (AASP))
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African American Scholastic Program (AASP) A.A. in Social Sciences - Laney College; B.A. in Psychology - San Francisco State University; M.S. in Counseling - San Francisco State University; Doctorate in Addictive Disorders (Dr.AD) - Breining Institute |
Prof. Clark has been counseling and teaching at CCSF since 2006, and is the current department chairperson for the Multicultural Retention Services Department (since Summer 2018).
Each One, Teach One!
"Semper Paratus" Club of CCSF co-advisor
Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; NAACP; board member of various community organizations; Staff Sergeant, California State Military Reserve/Cal Guard; Human Resources Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Martial arts instructor (sifu) and personal trainer.
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African American Scholastic Program (AASP) B.S. in Psychology - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
Prof. Clark, who is a counselor in the UMOJA/African American Scholastic Programs (AASP)/Multicultural Retention Services Department (MRSD) and professor in the Behavioral Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies departments, has been counseling and teaching at CCSF since 1988. Classes taught: IDST 10D and 37; PSYC 1, 15, 22/23 and 26.
He was the first MRSD Department Chairperson (2010-2013) and served as Chair for a second term (2017-2018).
His areas of expertise are HBCU's (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), financial aid, athletics advising and non-profit/community programs.
Eclectic, holistic counseling and teaching philosophy and style.
Advisor - "Semper Paratus" Club of CCSF (U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary affiliate); Black Student Union
Former advisor - Martial Arts Club, Polynesian Club
Formerly, the 21st International Grand Polaris (President, from 2013-2017) and current Life Member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc (www.iotaphitheta.org)
Former member of the National Board (Council of Presidents), National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC, http://www.nphchq.org/quantum/)
Member, NAACP; and board member for various community organizations.
Currently a Staff Sergeant (E-6) in the CSMR/Calguard and Diversity Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Martial arts instructor (sifu) and personal trainer. Exercise, health and nutrition enthusiast.
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African American Scholastic Program (AASP) Ad.D Addiction and Substance Abuse |
Prof. Wise has been teaching at CCSF since 2010
( Asian Pacific American Student Success (APASS))
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Asian Pacific American Student Success (APASS) M.S., Counseling; San Francisco State University |
I have been counseling at CCSF since Spring 2006 in the Asian Pacific American Student Success (APASS) Program. I provide counseling in Cantonese and other APASS counselors are bilingual in Tagalog and Vietnamese.
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Asian Pacific American Student Success (APASS) B.A., San Francisco State University |
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( Continuing Students Counseling Department)
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Continuing Students Counseling Department M.S. Counseling, San Francisco State University |
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Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A. Psychology from San Francisco State University |
Prof. Alvarenga has been teaching at CCSF since 2018
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Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A. Psychology, University of California, Irvine (Transfer from El Camino College) |
Providing students a holistic counseling experience and assisting them with their needs are my goals. I want to assist students have access to opportunities in college (academic and non-academic). We offer wealth of programs and services unique to ccsf that are in place to help you achieve success. Let us (Counselors) be your partners in the journey to success in college and beyond.
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Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., UCLA; M.S., California State University, Los Angeles |
Prof. Chong-Delon has been counseling since 1987 and started at City College of San Francisco in 1992.
Helping you on your journey through education, career, and life planning transitions is why I am here. Make an appointment or drop-in. My goal is getting you where you want to go with the programs and resources available at City College of San Francisco. The counseling process begins with where you are currently. I help you envision where you want to go, help you understand your options, connect you to programs, services, and resources.
Your responsibility includes:
*Taking time and thinking about where you have been, where you are now, and the goals you have for your future. If you don't have clear goals, we work together to clarify what you want.
*Gathering information like transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, resumes, medical history (that may indicate needs for special accommodations), tests and assessments (i.e. AP or SAT scores, English, ESL, and Math scores); using resources like Financial Aid, Student Activities, EOP&S, retention programs, Transfer Center, Career Center, Student Health, and Academic Counseling.
*Develope an educational plan.
*Keep counseling appointment commitments.
*Prepare for class and counseling appointments.
*Attend class and do the work required for successful completion.
We work together for your success.
My mission is helping you leave City College because you accomplished what you set out to do here and are ready to move on and you now have more confidence and skills as you make the many decisions that come your way. Change is a part of life and enthusiasm keeps your journey exciting!
Looking forward to your success!
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Chair, Continuing Students Counseling Department B.S. Biological Sciences (USF) and M.A. Counseling (USF) |
Mr. Damato has been employed as a counselor at CCSF since 1990.
My goal as a CCSF counselor is to help students achieve whatever academic goals they have by giving accurate information and comprehensive assistance to students with their educational planning.
Life-long Sports Fan. Collector of sports memorabilia.
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Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A., Glendale College; B.A., San Jose State University; M.A., San Francisco State University |
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Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A., Canada College; B.A., M.S., San Francisco State University |
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Ms. Hayes' philosophy is that students should thoroughly understand the educational process. She tries to provide her students with the information and support they need to succeed
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Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.A., University of San Francisco |
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Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., M.S., San Francisco State University |
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Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., Lewis & Clark College; M.A., Sonoma State University |
Lindy McKnight has worked at CCSF since 1982 as a site supervisor, support staff, counselor, instructor, department chair, dean, and interim vice chancellor. Previously she worked in a private psychotherapy practice as a licensed Marriage Family Therapist. Lindy retired in May 2016. She now works part time providing counseling services for students enrolled in the Registered Nursing program.
Ms. McKnight is committed to helping students navigate the college system. She assists students in defining a course of study to meet the requirements for a degree, transfer, or career preparation. Ms. McKnight is committed to social justice and to closing the achievement gap. She served as the Executive Lead for the initial Gates grant (2010-2013) that led to the current Bridge to Success Program which has as its goal doubling the number of African-American and Latina/o students who complete a certificate, degree, or transfer to a four year university. Currently she also works with the METRO TRANSFER ACADEMY, helping students create their educational plans for transfer and providing additional support as needed.
Previously she served as a Grievance Officer and Executive Board member for AFT2121. She is a strong supporter of students and believes deeply in student equity initiatives as well as being a voice for LGBTIQ issues and concerns.
In her leisure time, Ms. McKnight enjoys reading, walking, playing racquetball and pickleball, watching spectator sports, and spending time with her family.
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Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University |
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Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University |
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Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A. San Diego Mesa College |
Professor Sparks has been a counselor at CCSF since 1998. He has also taught several sections of LERN 50 and continues to teach LERN 52 Student Success courses.
It is his philosophy to always put the students and their rights and goals first, to empower them and serve as their advocate when necessary. To that end, in 2004, he originated the first CCSF Student Services Fair which has since become an annual event. He also originated the idea of a Student Counseling Information kiosk which can now be found in Conlan Hall outside room E-205. In addition, Professor Sparks has been instrumental in providing addtional signage to help students better navigate the Ocean campus.
He is involved in the Transfer Issues Committee, Grading Policies Commitee.
Professor Sparks is a member of FACC and also supports: Friends of the Library, World Wildlife Fund, the Nature Conservancy, and other charitable organizations.
In his leisure time, he enjoys playing guitar and singing, camping, golf and hiking.
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Continuing Students Counseling Department A.A. in Social Science, Los Angeles City College. B.A. in Sociology and M.S. in Counseling with concentrations in College and Career, San Francisco State University. |
For more than a decade, I’ve had the good fortune of working as an academic counselor at California community colleges rich in diversity and multiculturalism. I worked part-time at Laney College, Berkeley City College, and Merritt Community College, and since the fall of 2007, I’ve worked full-time at City College of San Francisco (CCSF) in the Transfer Center.
As a native San Franciscan, raised in the Haight-Ashbury District of the 1960’s, I remember how much young people wanted a voice and to be heard. While the needs of today’s students might be different in today’s economic climate, having a voice, feeling like they’ve been heard, and providing hope to them are as important today as they have ever been.
I love the challenge of staying current with transfer requirements, the collaboration and support from all my colleagues, and most importantly, working with our students. Each morning, as I make my way onto the Ocean Campus, I’m reminded of my days here as a student and how I’ve had the good fortune to come full-circle, to be part of the CCSF faculty.
I served as a member of the Starfish Degree Planner workgroup and currently serve on the Honors Issues Advisory Committee.
As for my interests, I’ve been a fan of the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and Golden State Warriors for many years. I’ll always cherish and remember the world championship series and clinching games I’ve had the opportunity to watch (on television) for each of these teams. The 2010 World Series Championship by the Giants and the ensuing parade to celebrate their victory through the confetti strewn streets of downtown San Francisco is the one I cherish the most.
My wife and I enjoy watching movies on the big screen, getaway weekends, and vacation trips. The trip we took to Scottsdale, Arizona in 2010 to watch Giants’ spring training games and the trip we took many years ago to Cooperstown, New York, to visit the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame have been among my favorite vacations.
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Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., M.S., San Francisco State University |
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Continuing Students Counseling Department B.A., M.S., San Francisco State University |
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Continuing Students Counseling Department BA Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, SFSU |
Prof. Vargas has been teaching at CCSF since 2007
What Nancy loves most about working in a community college is that students are there to make a change in their lives. Change brings opportunities. As a counseling faculty member, she has a chance to help others discover their strengths and develop self-confidence in the process of attaining their goals.
Nancy’s education includes: B.A. in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, San Francisco State University, B.A. n La Raza Studies, San Francisco State University, and M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University, CA. Though she has only worked as a counselor at CCSF since 2007, she has worked as a community college counselor since 1989 in other colleges. She is currently serving as a Counselor , teaches COUN 105, and serves on the AB 540 Campus-wide Committee. In addition, she is a bilingual/bicultural counselor in English and Spanish and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In her leisure time, she loves attending performing arts events, dancing, gourmet cooking, running, traveling and reading.
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Continuing Students Counseling Department B.S., University of San Francisco; M.S., San Francisco State University |
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Teachers' Certificate, Northcote College of Education, Hong kong; B.S., M.ED., University of Hawaii, Manoa |
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Chair, Latina/o Services Network |
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Ms. Fiandaca is a counselor in the Latino Services Network and the Project Survive Community. (Her Project Survive counseling hours are [always by appointment] W and Th 3-6 pm, but you can often see her other times, too.) She has been working at CCSF since 2002. She earned her BA in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton, and her MS in Counseling from San Francisco State University. In addition to Project Survive and Women's Studies, Ms. Fiandaca's counseling specialty is Environmental Science and sustainability-related majors. She took a one-year sabbatical (2013-14) and completed a full load of environmental science courses. |
One way in which Ms. Fiandaca exercises her commitment to social justice is in helping to level the academic playing field through her work with CCSF students. She assists her students in developing solid educational plans to achieve their goals, shares important information and resources, and advocates on her students' behalf.
She has served as the Co-Chair of the CCSF Sustainability Committee for the 2012-13, 2014-15, 2015-16, and 2016-17 academic years. In the past, she been active on the Basic Skills Committee, the Matriculation Advisory Subcommittee, the Electronic Education Plan Work Group, and has been the CCSF representative on the EcoCEnter Advisory Committee. She also serves on the Breathe Healthy Task Force and the Critical Issues Work Group.
In her spare time, Ms. Fiandaca enjoys taking classes, reading, dancing, hiking, bicycling, community activism, learning about gardening and sustainability, and spending time with her sons, partner, and friends.
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A.A., College of San Mateo; B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles |
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B.A., San Francisco State University; M.A., San Francisco State University |
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( New Students Counseling Department)
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., M.S., San Francisco State University |
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., San Francisco State University |
Professor Chen has been teaching at CCSF for more than 20 years.
Her philosophy and goals are to help the students to achieve their personal and educational goal(s).
Professor Chen is:
Chair of Courses Without Prerequistes Committee.
Co-coordinator of "Path to Success" Committee
Coordinator of NSCD's bilingual Chinese orientation on Ocean Campus.
Advisor of (ISA) International Student Association.
Past Co-coordinator of NSCD Counseling Internship Program.
She enjoys reading, networking, traveling, gardening, hiking, biking and dancing.
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New Students Counseling Department M.S. in Counseling (College Counseling and Career Counseling), San Francisco State University |
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New Students Counseling Department MS in Counseling, emphasis in Career Counseling at CSU, Northridge |
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., M.A., Sonoma State University |
Mr. Martinez has been a counselor at CCSF for the past 6 years.
His educational goal is to develop a creative and supportive milieu that empowers students to achieve their academic goals.
He is involved in the Non-Credit Matriculation Committee, Academic Senate, Outreach and Recruitment Committee, Pre-Registration and Matriculation Committee and the Campus Coordinator Committee.
Mr. Martinez has authored "The Solano Model" published by the California State Department of Mental Health.
In his leisure time, he enjoys life!
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University |
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., University of Iowa; M.A., San Francisco State University |
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New Students Counseling Department Associate's Degree from Oxnard College. |
No teaching assignment.
Education potential is derived by strength and support. My goal is to support and motivate all students, specially students who are underprivileged, first-generation college students, AB540, DACAmented and/or undocumented.
Adviser and Mentor to VIDA ( Voices of Immigrants Demonstrating Achievement), CCDP ( City College Dream Program).
Running, hiking, baking, and watching movies.
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New Students Counseling Department A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., M.A., Indiana University; Ph.D., The Victorian University of Manchester, United Kingdom |
Prof. Robinson has been teaching at CCSF since 2017
The Personal Development of Students and Student Athletes
Athletic Identity: Invincible and Invisible, the Personal Development of the Athlete
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Chair, New Students Counseling Department A.S., City College of San Francisco; B.S., M.A., San Jose State University |
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., M.S., San Francisco State University |
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.S., San Francisco State University |
Mr. Stoffers has been a counselor at CCSF since the Spring of 2001.
Hiking, writing and acting are some of his hobbies.
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New Students Counseling Department A.S., City College of San Francisco; B.A., M.S.W., San Francisco State University |
Mr. Ubungen has been a counselor at CCSF for the past 21 years.
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New Students Counseling Department A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., Spelman College, Atlanta; M.S., San Francisco State University, Ed.D, University of San Francisco |
Prof. Wise has been teaching at CCSF since 2003
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New Students Counseling Department M.A. Educational Psychologyu, University of San Francisco |
Professor Wong has been teaching at CCSF since 2000.
He is a Board Member of Path Finders, an NPO dedicated to encourage low income first generation college students to complete college and achieve career goals.
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New Students Counseling Department A.A., Pasadena City College, B.A., UCLA, M.S., CSU Northridge |
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., San Francisco State University; M.S.W., University of California, Berkeley |
Sue Lim Yee has been working as a counselor at CCSF since 1981. She currently works parttime with the New Student Counseling Department at the Chinatown North Beach Center at 808 Kearny.
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New Students Counseling Department B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University |
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