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The
mission of the Puente Program is to increase the number of educationally
underserved students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges
and universities, earn degrees and return to the community as leaders
and mentors to future generations. Puente is open to all students.
English
Instruction:
Puente
students take two consecutive writing classes, English 250 (Practical
Writing) and English 1A (Composition). These classes provide a
supportive and stimulating environment for Puente students to
build confidence in their writing skills through an exploration
of the Mexican American/Latino experience.
Counseling:
Puente
students work closely with their Puente counselor until they graduate,
exploring career options, developing an academic educational plan
and identifying lifetime goals. Students visit University of California
and California State University campuses and attend an annual
Puente student transfer conference. All Puente students are also
required to enroll in Guidance 200 (Planning College Success)
and Guidance 1 (Self-Assessment and Career Development)
Mentors:
Each
Puente student is matched with a mentor from the business or professional
community. Mentors share with students their personal, academic
and career experiences, and provide a window into “real-life”
work environments. The network of trained Puente mentors provides
many resources for the Puente students, their families, their
colleges and their communities.
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