Palo Alto College S.H.A.R.E.

Center
Student Health Advocacy Resource and
Engagement (S.H.A.R.E.) Center
Presentation Roadmap
• Background
• Mission
• Vision
• Purpose

• S.H.A.R.E. Center (Student Advocacy)

• Advocacy Services
• Additional Programming

• How To Receive Services

• Contact the S.H.A.R.E. Center
• Ask for assistance

• AlamoEXPERIENCE
• Events and Activities
S.H.A.R.E. Center
Mission
The S.H.A.R.E. Center at Palo Alto College builds a
foundation for student success through
engagement, advocacy, and co-curricular
Experiences.

Vision
To provide a welcoming environment both in and outside of
the classroom that is inclusive to the needs and diversity of
the Palo Alto College community.

Purpose
To provide students advocacy services that support
enrollment, persistence and completion.
 Support Services at Palo Alto College
Food Grab N Go lunch, food pantry, applications for public assistance

Shelter Emergency rent and utility assistance, emergency housing referrals

Clothes Career clothing closet
Mental Health Mental health support, positive psychology and solution-focused counseling,
Counseling student support groups
Access and Equity Information and referrals to public and private service providers, childcare,
bookstore vouchers
Expanded Services Foster youth, legal aid referrals, domestic violence support, etc.
S.H.A.R.E. Center: Advocacy Services

Student Center, Room 101

Pac-share@Alamo.edu
(210) 486-3121
S.H.A.R.E. Center: Advocacy Services

Counseling Services
Student Center, 100
pac-counselor@alamo.edu
210-486-3750
S.H.A.R.E. Center: Advocacy Services

Student Center, Room 101

Pac-share@Alamo.edu
(210) 486-3121
 Additional Programming at Palo Alto College
Career Services Resume Writing and Cover Letter assistance, mock interviews, career
exploration
Financial Literacy Workshops on budgeting, banking, work and earn, credit, virtual coaching,
and resources
Service Learning Academic courses with a community service component,
Co-Curricular Service Learning student trips,
Volunteerism Food pantry, blood drives, farmers market, community garden, student
volunteer organization
S.H.A.R.E. Center: Additional Programming

Nathalie Riojas
Sr. Career Advisor
Nriojas6@Alamo.edu
210-486-3143
Career Services
Mission
To empower students with sustainable knowledge and career resources throughout their higher education journey.

Case Management Career Advising

• Intentional outreach and focus on incoming, continuing, and exiting
students
• Touchpoints of Job Search, Internship, On-Campus Employment

Career Services Assistance

• Resume Writing and Cover Letter assistance
• Mock Interviews
• Career Exploration

Professional Clothes Closet

• Professional clothes available to students at no cost
• Suits, Jackets, Skirts, etc.
S.H.A.R.E. Center: Additional Programming

Kiana Piña
Sr. Financial Literacy Advisor
Kpina18@Alamo.edu
210-486-3136
Financial Literacy Services
Mission
To provide a holistic financial literacy curriculum offered at multiple touchpoints throughout a student’s educational
journey.
 
Financial Literacy Workshop Series
• Register in AlamoEXPERIENCE
• Budgeting
• Banking Basics
• Work & Earn
• To Your Credit

FREE Financial Literacy Resources

• iGrad (job search, scholarship search, budget sheet, courses, articles, videos, etc.)
• Virtual Coaching
• Paired with a financial coach that will help them reach their education,
career, financial goals and help them develop a financial plan to prepare for
their future
• Financial Literacy Syllabus
• Frequently Asked Questions

Emergency Aid Program

• Provides enrolled students with limited, short-term financial assistance.
 S.H.A.R.E. Center: Additional Programming

Hunter Bates
Coordinator of Student Success
Hbates4@Alamo.edu
210-486-3198
Service Learning and Volunteerism
Mission
Service Learning at PAC combines academics with community service to
strengthen our community

• Service Learning
• Academic courses with a community service component

• Co-Curricular Service Learning

• PAC Alternative Breaks – free service trips to Detroit (Winter 2019), Los
Angeles (Spring 2020) and New Orleans (Spring 2020). Apply in PAC Student
Life page on AlamoEXPERIENCE.

• On-Campus Volunteers Needed to:

• Stock the food pantry (Thursdays 10:30am – 12:30pm)
• Assist with Blood Drives in the Student Center
• Distribute food to the community in our Food Fairs/Pop Up Markets
• Help with Farmers Market
• Help in the new on-campus Community Garden
• Join the new Student Volunteer Organization in AlamoEXPERIENCE
S.H.A.R.E. Center: Advocacy Services Flow Chart
S.H.A.R.E. Center: How To Receive Advocacy Services

1. Walk In (pending current remote services)

2. Self Refer/referred by faculty or friend
3. Contact the office by email or phone

Student Center, Room 101

Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pac-share@Alamo.edu
(210) 486-3121
AlamoEXPERIENCE: Events and Activites

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Thanks for Participating
S.H.A.R.E. Center
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pac-share@Alamo.edu
(210) 486-3121
Questions