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High School Counselor Day is September 11, 2026!

Join colleagues from across the region for a morning of updates, collaboration, and resource sharing focused on supporting high school seniors as they transition to college. Learn about enrollment and registration processes, financial aid opportunities, dual enrollment programs, student support services, transfer pathways, and new initiatives designed to help students successfully navigate their journey at MJC and beyond. Connect with partners, exchange ideas, and gain valuable resources to support student success from high school through college.

Mary Stuart Rogers Student Learning Center
2201 Blue Gum Ave. 
Modesto, CA 95358

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Fall 2026 Event Schedule

8:00am
Coffee, Connections, & Check-In
Continental Breakfast & Netweorking
8:15am
Building Bridges to Student Success: Welcome
Angelica Rodriguez, Dean of Enrollment Services
8:20am
Preparing for 2027-28: Dual Enrollment, ONbaording Updates, Resources & Opportuniites
Kristina Bethel, Director of Outreach & Community Partnerships
8:35am
Guiding the Transition: From High School to College Success
Cari Rumayor, General Counselor
8:55am
Enrollment Essentials
Elida Miranda-Zaragoza, Interim Director of Admissions & Records
9:10am
Paying for College: What Students Need to Know
Aurelia Gonzalez, Director of Student Financial Services
9:25am
Counselor Connection
Morning Q&A
9:45am
Break
10:00am
Finding Your Path: Success Networks at MJC
Horacio Corona-LiraDirector, Student Services 
10:15am
Access for All: Supporting Student Success Through ASC
Dr. Jacquelyn Forte, Dean of Student Services 
10:30am
Student Services Interactive Panel: Supporting Students Every Step of the Way 
Alejandra Espinoza, Director of Special Programs  
Amy Yirbarren, Director of Health & Wellness Services 
Dejeune Shelton, Associate Dean of Student Services 
Jason Juarez, Director of Rise Up Center 
Jonathan Arias, Director of Basic Needs Initiatives 
Jorge Camarena, Director of TRIO Scholars 
Jose Rocha, Dean of Special Programs 
Katherina Beeler, Mental Health & Wellness Services Coordinator 
11:10am
Partnering for Student Success:
Interactive Table Discussions, Breakout Conversations & Q&A 
11:45am
Celebrating Partnerships: Survey, Giveaways & Closing Remarks
 
 

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