PRISE = Pacific Islander/Asian American Resilience, Integrity, and Self-Empowerment through Education
PRISE is a student support program that enhances the experiences of Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, and Asian American (AANHPI) students at ARC. By fostering a supportive, culturally affirming, and empowering education, it strives to increase student success rates. It's open to all, including first-time, continuing, and returning students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Students must join the PRISE Learning Community in order to access specific course offerings and services.
Please contact Dr. Neue Leung for permission to add numbers.
For academic advising, please contact Dr. Judy Mays.
| COURSE | INSTRUCTOR |
|---|---|
| ANTH 300 (SEC #11708) | Professor Kristina Casper-Denman |
| ANTH 310 (SEC #11619) | Professor Kristina Casper-Denman |
| PSYCH 300 (SEC #11620) | Professor Beckum LaQuisha |
| PSYCH 330 (SEC #11504) | Professor Akawi Robin |
| SPEECH 301 (SEC #10829) | Professor Liz Coleman |
| ENGLISH 300 (SEC #11254) | Professor Caroline Prieto |
| ENGLISH 94 (SEC#11296) | Professor Caroline Prieto |
| PHYS 310 (SEC #18535) | Professor Victor H. Zarate |
| ETHNS 330 (SEC #12552) | Professor Mark Carnero |
| ETHNS 300 (SEC #12547) | Professor Mark Carnero |
| HCD 310 OR 111 (SEC #TBD) | TBD |
- Opportunity to connect with the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) campus community: students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
- Courses that focus on topics relevant to the AANHPI communities
- Caring faculty and staff
- University field trips (free transportation, lunch, campus tour
- Lending library and Study Groups
- Guest Speakers: scholarships, study skills, internships, etc
- AANHPI Graduation Ceremony
- Social and cultural activities
- Opportunity to connect with the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community on and off campus
Students who participate in campus programs tend to have higher success rates–not to mention a more fulfilling college experience. The faculty/staff and other students you’ll meet in PRISE often become mentors, future job references, and friends who will cheer you on during your educational journey. Plus, it’s free to join and requirements are minimal!
Note: Course offerings vary each semester. Moreover, some courses have a limited number of spots available and/or require a permission number.
- ENGWR 300: College Composition
- ENGWR 301: English Composition Classes
- COMM 301: Introduction to Public Speaking
- ANTH 300: Biological Anthropology
- ETHNS 300: Introduction to Ethnic Studies
- PSYC 300: General Principles
- PSYC 330: Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
PRISE courses are taught with a Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander emphasis, highlighting the community college and cultural experience of these communities. While taking PRISE courses students will receive support inside and outside of the classrooms to promote a more cohesive, empowering, and supportive pathway to student success.
- Meet with PRISE/UNITE Center counselor once per semester
- High level of motivation and dedication from the student
UNITE Center Events
Contact
PRISE General Email:
prise@arc.losrios.edu
PRISEGeneral Phone:
(916) 484-8121
Hours
Monday to Thursday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Staff
Professor of English:
Dr. Neue Leung
PRISE Staff Support:
Kristasia Vang
vangk5@arc.losrios.edu