El centro
El Centro/Center for Latiné Student Success
We received a $3 million grant from the Department of Education!!
Location & Contact Info
Location: Building 12, Room 125
Email: elcentro@csumb.edu
Open Drop-In Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Mission & Vision
Mission Statement:
El Centro’s mission is to cultivate, strengthen, and advance an inclusive and empowering community for students, staff and faculty that centers and celebrates Latiné/Chicanx identity. El Centro is a space for all students, staff, and faculty regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin, to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitude necessary in order to flourish emotionally, socially, academically and professionally.
La misión de El Centro de Éxito Estudiantil Latiné es cultivar, fortalecer y promover una comunidad inclusiva y empoderadora para estudiantes, personal y facultad Latiné/Chicanx. La misión es para desarrollar habilidades, conocimientos y la actitud necesaria para prosperar emocionalmente, socialmente, académicamente y profesionalmente. Estudiantes, personal y facultad, sin importar raza, sexo, etnia, o origen nacional, son bienvenidxs a el Centro.
Vision Statement:
The Latiné Student Success Center, also known as El Centro is a vibrant and inclusive community where each individual feels valued and proud of their traditions and cultural roots, allowing them to reach their full potential. As one, we will gain the confidence and initiative to promote awareness of the social, political, economic, historical, and cultural experiences of communities with Latiné/Chicanx backgrounds and members from other marginalized groups.
El Centro de Éxito Estudiantil Latiné es una comunidad vibrante e inclusiva donde cada individuo se siente valorado y orgulloso de sus tradiciones y raíces culturales, que les permite alcanzar su potencial completo. Como una unidad, obtendremos la confianza y iniciativa para promover la conciencia de las experiencias sociales, políticas, económicas, históricas y culturales de las comunidades Latiné/Chicanx.
Programmatic Areas
- Multicultural Programming and Wellness
- Diversity, Advocacy, and Outreach
- Academic Programs and Support Services
- Professional/Leadership Development and Mentorship
- Research, Career Services, and Graduate Studies