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PORTFOLIO 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Everything is Related | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Octavio Pierre Romero, PhD. Adjunct Counselor, EOPS Chapter Advisor, SACNAS San Diego Mesa College 7250 Mesa College Dr. I-3-101 San Diego, CA 92111 619-388-2706 oromero@sdccd.edu Spring Hours Monday, Wednesday & Thursday - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Educational Background Associate of Arts, Los Angeles Valley College, 1976 Bachelor of Arts, CSU-Northridge, History, Minor in American Indian Studies, 1978 Bachelor of Arts, CSU-Northridge, Cultural-Historical Geography, 1979 Master of Arts, San Diego State University, Education, 1997 Specialization - Cross-Cultural Counseling Doctor of Philosophy - Madison University, Sociology, 2007 |
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Octavio Pierre Romero is a person of mixed Cherokee and Mexican heritage who believes in the American Indian concept of the Inclusive Society and promotes Social Change for the benefit of all of humanity. Pierre started working at Mesa College in 1991as a Student Assistant, Pierre has worked in various departments including Counseling/Admissions as Prerequisite Counselor, CalWORKs, Career Center, Disability Support Programs & Services (DSPS), Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS), International Student Program and as an Instructor of Personal Growth and American Indian Studies. Prior to Mesa Pierre worked in the American Indian Studies Department at San Diego State University as a Student Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant Pierre has served as a Board member to various Non-profit organizations such as The Associated Students of San Diego State University, The Centro Cultural de la Raza in Balboa Park, San Diego and as President of the Third World Counselors Association of California. Pierre is currently a member of the American Indian Warriors Association and Chair of the Council of American Indian Organizations of San Diego County. Pierre is a facilitator of learning who utilizes various instructional and learning methods to insure student success. An innovative and a stimulating experience from the perspective of the Learning Paradigm. Mr. Romero completed his Ph.D. in Sociology at Madison University. Dissertation research specializes in contemporary American Indian Society and the role of synthesis in maintaining Indian identity. |
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San Diego Mesa College SACNAS Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science Website - http://classroom.sdmesa.edu/oromero E-mail - sacnassdmesa@hotmail.com |
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EOPS Workshops Spring 2009 February 23rd Monday 11 AM to Noon in I-423 IGETC and CSUGE for Transfer |
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O. Pierre at the American Indian Graduation Ceremony @ Balboa Park June 10th 2008. Presentation of Eagle Feather in recognition of attaining the Ph.D. |
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The Four Agreements A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom. A Toltec Wisdom Book by Don Miguel Ruiz 1 - BE IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD 2 - DON'T TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY 3 - DON'T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS 4 - ALWAYS DO YOU BEST |
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Student Comment - Jennifer Sagun - EOPS Student 2007-08, graduate and transfer SDSU 2008 - ...Thank you for all the guidance and help throughout my final year at Mesa. I appreciate your continued assistance... thank you for continuing to inspire me, I am forever grateful! |
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Student Comment - Cyrus Parsa - EOPS student 2004-05, SDSU student 2006 - "Thanks a lot for being there for me at Mesa, I wouldn't have done it without your guidance and help especially with connections. You are a real jewel in this world." |
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Student Recommendation - Carri Fierro - UCLA Graduate 1998, Mesa Valedictorian 1996 - "Pierre's commitment to his students' success and to cultural awareness has inspired me to pursue a second major in Chicano Studies as well as American Literature. The informative classes he offered, as well as his ongoing presence in campus clubs and committees, was very inspiring. He was passionate, articulate and informative in every class lecture. Pierre gave me the motivation and inspiration to set high standards for myself and continue reaching for my goal of becoming an educator." |
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Student Recommendation - Andre M. Petit - UCLA Graduate 1999, Student Trustee, San Diego Community College District , 1996 - " Mr. Romero has demonstrated an attitude of enthusiasm and industriousness that aided greatly in making a more cohesive and amicable learning environment for all of his students. (He) was always willing to take on new challenges and confront unfamiliar tasks for the purpose of helping his students meet their goals. |
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Last updated FEB 9, 2009 |