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Advising and Resources Center

Advising and Resources Center

The staff at the Advising & Resources Center (ARC) are here to assist students in the College of Science and Mathematics in achieving their goals, both academically and professionally. We provide science and mathematics students with the following resources and services: 

  • Academic advising
  • Pre-professional advising
  • Research and internship advising
  • Career exploration, resume assistance, and other career development services provided by the Career Development Center professionals
  • Information on student organizations, clubs, and professional programs

The College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) Advising and Resources Center (ARC) is committed to empowering all CSM students to make sound and reasonable academic decisions as they pertain to the pursuit of successful completion of a degree in biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental sciences, geology, mathematics, natural sciences, physics, or psychology. Our mission is to address all CSM students’ academic needs through providing resources and professional advising that is holistic and also culturally and socioeconomically sensitive. ARC is dedicated to student success and to assisting each and every student in an effort to assure their likelihood of degree completion.

We aspire to widen the pipeline of STEM majors in the College of Science and Mathematics, increase retention and graduation rates and help to ensure that the central valley will have a skilled workforce in STEM related fields for the future.

Our Team
 

Academic Counselors

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Sonia Ortiz Romero

Academic Counselor

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Elizabeth Tinoco-Rodriguez

Academic Counselor

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Chong Thao

Academic Counselor

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Rosa Briseno

Academic Counselor

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Damiana Flores

Academic Counselor

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Amye Leon

Academic Counselor

Support Staff and Counseling Interns

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Jessica Bustos

Administrative Support Coordinator

 
 

Peer Advisors

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Dora Ambriz

Peer Advisor

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Alfredo Hernandez

Peer Advisor

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Omar Lara

Peer Advisor

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Lasee Pena

Peer Advisor

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Cindy Xiong

Peer Advisor

 

**Dr. Arvizu has retired from ARC as of Feburary 2025. For any Natural Science inquiries, please reach out to our front desk by email arc@csufresno.edu or by phone 559.278.4150.