DSPS Mission Statement
The overall mission of DSPS is to provide exemplary instruction, support services, and access to students with disabilities. DSPS will support students with disabilities in educationally related activities consistent with the mission and vision of ÃÈ·µ¼º½ and in compliance with federal and state laws.
With equal access as its hallmark, the faculty and staff of DSPS are committed to the following:
- Opportunity - To ensure equal educational opportunities and encourage retention of students with disabilities who have the potential to achieve academic, vocational, and life skills goals consistent with the ÃÈ·µ¼º½ mission.
- Empowerment - To empower students with disabilities to achieve independence and integration leading to maximum participation in the college and community.
- Awareness - To provide information and support to ÃÈ·µ¼º½ employees and students in carrying out the institution's responsibilities to students with disabilities.
- Community - To serve both as a resource to the community and a linkage between students with disabilities and community agencies.
DSPS Staff and Faculty
DSPS Department Chairperson:
Olga Galvez (Merritt)
DSPS Coordinator:
TBD
Counselors:
Geoffrey Brown - Part-Time Counselor
Savio Chan - Full-Time Counselor
Terence Chuck - Full-Time Counselor
Erica Tom - Full-Time Counselor
Tina Wong - Full-Time Counselor
Classified Office Staff & Classroom Aides:
Stephanie Cano
Franklin "Frankie" Chavez - Alternate Media Specialist
Elizabeth Cruz - Junior Management Assistant
Bruce Lee
Kathy "Kat" Lee
Mireya Leon
Emily Liang
Olivia Santiago
Luong Tran - System Administrator
Linda Trieu
Kathy C. Williamson
Audrey Yee
Instructors:
Sarah Liv Beck
Malaika Finkelstein
Galina Gerasimova
Judy Goodman
Soonduk Lee
Vivien Mun
Dora Rodriguez
Maia Scott
Special Projects:
Olga Shvarts