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Summer Bridge Crossing and EOP 55th Celebration
The Educational Opportunity Program has started commemorating its 55th anniversary during our five Summer transitional programs at Sacramento State on June 24, 2024, with a theme of "Guiding, Empowering, Mentoring, Illuminating Paths, Igniting Potential." Since its founding in 1968, the EOP program has served several thousands of California residents leading the way in providing access and support for first-generation and low-income scholars at Sacramento State. EOP has been instrumental in delivering innovation and access to support services as one of the university's first equity programs housed among several other equity programs in Student Academic Success and Educational Equity Programs (SASEEP).
EOP remains committed to leading the way in persistence, retention, and graduation for underserved populations through our signature support services:
- admissions assistance,
- special EOP orientation to university life,
- five EOP Transitional Summer Bridge Programs for our incoming first-year, sophomore, transfer, junior, and senior students,
- Aiming Retention Intensive Services for Excellence (ARISE) Program: academic advising, personal counseling, community engagement, tutoring, financial assistance, first-year learning community experience, leadership opportunities, career, major exploration, graduation workshops, and retention services towards graduation.
Crossing Ceremony
On Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Harper Alumni Center from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. as part of our EOP Crossing Ceremony, EOP will celebrate our 55th anniversary as we recognize our summer bridge scholars.
The Sacramento State EOP family program will attend the CSU systemwide EOP 55th Anniversary Professional Development Conference hosted at Sonoma State University on Wednesday, September 18 – Friday, September 20, 2024.
In the Spotlight
Each month an EOP Alumni will be featured on our spotlight page during June, July, August, September, and October sharing their college educational experience, success, and achievement since Sacramento State. We look forward to celebrating and seeing our EOP students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners at our 55th-anniversary events and engagements.
Jose Barajas
Graduated in 2010
Hometown: Galt, California
Major: Criminal Justice
Concentration: Investigations
Jose Barajas graduated from Sacramento State in 2010 with a major in Criminal Justice and a concentration in Investigations. He is originally from Galt, California, and has developed a strong foundation in the field of criminal justice through his focused studies.
Tania Hernandez
Graduated in 2015 Undergrad and 2020 Masters
Hometown: Calistoga, California
Major: BS in Criminal Justice & Master in Counseling
Concentration: School Counseling, PPS Credential
Tania Hernandez is an esteemed educator and trailblazer in the field of education, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to her work. As a first-generation college student, Tania's journey began in the small town of Calistoga. Coming from a migrant seasonal farmworker family. After graduating high school in 2011, she embarked on her academic path at California State University Sacramento (CSUS), a decision that marked a significant milestone as the first in her family to pursue higher education away from home. Throughout her time at CSUS, Tania encountered and overcame numerous challenges familiar to students who looked like her. Her determination to navigate these obstacles fueled her commitment to supporting others on their educational journeys. Tania's advocacy first took shape as an Outreach Coordinator for the College Assistance Migrant Program, where she collaborated closely with the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) to ensure the successful integration of students into the CSUS community.
Summer Bridge Crossing
The Educational Opportunity Program will host its 55th Anniversary Celebration. The event will occur on Thursday, August 1st, 2024 from 11:00 am – 12:15 pm for Ceremony 1 and Ceremony 2 will be held from 12:45 pm – 2:00 pm at the Alumni Center. The event theme is “Crossing with Optimism.” The event is designed to celebrate over 5 decades and 5 years of work produced by the Educational Opportunity Program in serving with excellence first generation college students. We are proud to honor in synergy all the scholar participants of our 2024 class of Summer Bridge Academy students for all their hard work and dedication to their scholarly pursuits.
Hospitality
Lunch will be provided for program attendees.
Parking
Parking is free in lots near the Alumni Center building. Parking details will be sent in the “Know Before You Go” email being distributed on July 31st, 2024.
Photo Shoot
There will be two photo shoots for Summer Bridge Scholars including the freshmen photo shoot at 9:45 am at the Guy West Plaza Bridge (just at the foot of the stairs).
After Ceremony 2, sophomores and seniors will be convened at the Alumni Center for their group photo.
Registration
To register for this event, please use the link provided below.
Planning Committee
- Dr. Marcellene Watson-Derbigny, Associate Vice President, Student Retention and Academic Success
- Racquel Reber, EOP Senior Lead, Summer Programs
- Jerry Blake, EOP Senior Lead, Retention Coordinator and Male Empowerment Coordinator
- Dr. Sai Xiong, EOP Senior Lead/EOP Counselor
- Maggie Njuguna, EOP Enrollment Management Coordinator
- Alejandra Avina, EOP Administrative Analyst