This is new program for adult learners, 25 years or older, who are new to college or returning to formal education after a prolonged absence of four or more years.

Re-engaged students could be seeking education for a new career which may result in a sudden loss of employment that can drastically change household finances.  We will support you with the  application steps  for funding for college expenses. 

We will also support you in learning how your life experience can be valuable when applying for scholarships, academic programs, transfer college application and internship opportunities.

Typical characteristics of an adult re-engaged student can be one or all of the following: a parent a veteran postponed going to college working full or part time pursuit of education for a career change improving skill set

The Re-engagement Program is at your service if you can answer “yes” any of the following questions:

• Are you dreaming about your life’s goal to continue your formal education?
• Are you looking for a new career opportunity?
• Do you have Interest in developing or upgrading a specific job skill?
• Do you need to increase your earning potential?
• Are you here to explore personal enrichment to add interest to your life?
• Are you interested in building a community of your peers at SRJC?

Contact Information:

Santa Rosa Campus  

Student Resource Center

Bertolini, Room 4657

1501 Mendocino Ave.

Santa Rosa, CA 95401

(707) 522-2638  Student Resource Center

 

SRJC Petaluma Campus

Connect with: Deborah Wootten Ziccone

Richard Call Building Office PC 604

680 Sonoma Mountain Parkway

Petaluma, CA 94954

(707) 778-3641 Petaluma Re-engagement

 

Additional Referral Services

SRJC Counselor, Ankur Kumar

Introduction to Ankur Kumar  (click)

“Hi my name is Ankur Kumar.  I’m one of the Counselors at SRJC! I'm from Los Angeles. Community college helped me complete my goal of earning a bachelor’s degree at UCLA. I later completed my master’s degree in Counseling at USC. I spent much of my career on the east coast, where I also became a spouse and a dad!

 

Why do I like Counseling? I care about and respect students. As a younger me, first-generation student, navigating college amidst personal and family setbacks, I took longer than some peers, and made mistakes along the way. In that journey, I sharpened my mindset, shaped my environment, and realized it’s okay to seek support through my campus to do well. I think these challenges, plus the resulting growth I had, gives me humility and makes me relatable to many students.

 

Ways I can help?

I will help plan courses towards earning a degree, certificate, transfer to earn a bachelor's degree or higher, or exploring classes that interest you. I can connect you with resources, and help you navigate college policies or procedures.

 

Where to find us:

We're in Bertolini Student Center (2nd floor). We also have a location at Petaluma campus. Please stop by or call (707) 527-4451 to request drop-in counseling or an appointment. We can meet in-person, on phone or Zoom.”

 

Ankur Kumar, M.Ed.

Counselor at SRJC |  akumar@santarosa.edu

 

SRJC Petaluma Student Success Coach, Hani Al Abadi

 

Hani Al Abadi

“Every river has a point of origin, and my origin was the Middle East, as life led me to join the Petaluma student success team at the Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC), seeking to help other students overcome any challenges and connect with the resources that helped me overcome a lot of the stressors, such as financial aid, scholarship, and more. It's a small token of appreciation to give back to the place that has given me hope and ignited the dormant amber inside. 

The American dream fuels my pursuit, where relentless effort paves the way for limitless possibilities, and SRJC stands at the core of the American dream. I aspire to inspire individuals from similar backgrounds. I am resolute in empowering students to persist in their dreams, irrespective of socioeconomic constraints or age barriers.” 

To learn more about Petaluma student success services, follow this link: https://petaluma.santarosa.edu/petsst. You can also reach me at the following email address: halabadi@santarosa.edu.” 

 SRJC Petaluma Student Success Team is located on the Petaluma Campus in the Student Engagement & Success Center (Mike Smith Hall) and the telephone number and text is (707) 778-3616