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Extended Learning News: 2021 Summer Digest
Welcome to the inaugural issue of EL News, where we hope to engage, inform and celebrate our partnerships throughout campus.
Q/A WITH GODFREY GIBBISON
A first-generation college graduate, the new dean of Extended Learning and Global Programs unwinds by running and is learning Portuguese as part of a larger plan. He says one lesson of the pandemic is that it has helped us better understand the needs of the EL student.
HELP US PUT OUT THE WELCOME MAT
Give our new dean your best insider tips to life in San Diego! For fellow transplants, what do you wish you would have known when you moved here? For all, share your favorite nosh, trail, celebration, neighborhood, hidden spot, local custom … whatever makes San Diego home for you!
STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS
CAREER TRAINING
Lizeth Lucero Muñoz couldn’t fit CSUSM’s Healthcare Interpreting certificate program into her work schedule. Then CSUSM’s programs shifted online.
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY
As a young girl, Kendall Ayers was comforted by the nurses in her mom’s hospital room. Today, she’s the one with healing hands.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Kamilah Brown graduated from college with a degree in communications, but a sage piece of advice and a twist of fate led to her true calling.
Select career-based EL programs offer a 15-30% savings for staff!
MYTHBUSTERS
What exactly is Extended Learning, how does it work and what should you know? We’ve addressed the top eight EL myths to clear things up!
SUMMER BREEZE
It’s a breeze to earn up to four units in five weeks during Summer Session 2021: June 7 – Aug. 14.
GRADUATION GIFT
A group of kinesiology students in Temecula celebrate graduation with a gift of their own.
FALL SNEAK PREVIEW
EL turns 30 this year! Take a look at our milestones as we get ready to celebrate.