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Center for Ethnic Student Affairs (CESA)

The Center for Ethnic Student Affairs (CESA) ensures that students of color have an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a successful university education.  CESA Program Coordinators provide academic advising, academic planning, counseling, sponsors a freshman cohort, tutoring services, career, and personal exploration, and serves as advisors to various ethnic student groups. The main office number is 581-8151.
For more information visit: http://web.utah.edu/cesa/

Richard Garcia

Richard J. Garcia
Director
Center for Ethnic Student Affairs
Olpin Union
200 So. Central Campus Dr., Rm. 318
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801 581-8142
801 581-7119 fax
rgarcia@sa.utah.edu

Becky Mckean portrait

Becky Mckean
Administrative Assistant
801-581-8151
becky.mckean@sa.utah.edu

 

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African American Program Coordinator/Black Student Union Advisor
Center for Ethnic Student Affairs (CESA)
801 587-9569

 

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American Indian Program Coordinator
Center for Ethnic Student Affairs
801 581-5898
801 581-7119 fax

Tricia Sugiyama

Tricia Sugiyama
Asian American Program Coordinator
Center for Ethnic Student Affairs
801 587-9568
tsugiyama@sa.utah.edu

Tricia provides assistance to Asian American freshmen, transfer, and other students who are interested in attending the University of Utah.  She provides links to University and community services, develops activities and programs to increase student of color recruitment and retention, and works closely with several student groups on programs, activities, and development. 

 

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Pacific Islander Program Coordinator
Center for Ethnic Student Affairs
801 587-9570

The main focus of the Pacific Islander Program Coordinator main is the retention effort of students on campus.  In regards to outreach and community involvement, Fred focuses on the recruitment of students of color, assisting potential students with information about scholarships, service projects, and letters of recommendation. Additionally, he sponsors a cohort of students who may not meet  University requirements, linking them up to other students and  resources such as tutoring and financial aid.

Luciano Marzulli Latina/o Administrative Program Coordinator

Luciano Marzulli
Latina/o Administrative Program Coordinator
Academic Advisor/M.E.Ch.A Advisor
Center for Ethnic Student Affairs
801 587-9567
lmarzulli@sa.utah.edu

Luciano works to maintain and develop recruitment and retention programs for students of color at the U in collaboration with M.E.Ch.A. and other university entities.  He joined the CESA staff in August of 2006.  He completed a B.A. in History and Chicana/o studies and an M.A. from the Department of Education, Culture and Society at the U.