Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), and Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program provides comprehensive support services to first generation college students who come from low-income and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. “Over and above” support services are provided to assist students in the completion of their educational goals.

Madera Community College EOPS/CARE Office

Location: Portable room R2A
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (559) 675-4142
Email: eops@maderacollege.edu

EOPS Services

EOPS provides academic and financial support to community college students whose educational and socioeconomic backgrounds may deter them from successfully attending college and completing their educational goals. Services include:

Individualized counseling and support

Students required to meet with counselor (3) times per term
Development of student educational plans
Personal counseling, guidance and motivation
Career planning and course selection
Assistance with graduation requirements

Priority Registration

First students to register for classes
Access courses earlier to reach educational goals

Academic Progress Monitoring

Monitor academic progress
Timely intervention and supportive services
Referrals to campus resources for personal and academic success

EOPS Textbook Service Program

Textbook voucher to help pay for required textbooks

Financial Assistance

EOPS financial aid grant (more money to help with educational costs)
Referrals to the financial aid office

Academic Success Workshop

Upcoming deadlines
Scholarship opportunities
Tutoring services
Access to additional services/resources to reach educational goals

Specialized Transition Service

CSU/UC admissions application fees waived
Field trips to 4-year colleges to understand the transfer process
Assistance with the transfer process

EOPS Staff / Counselors

The EOPS office at Madera Community College is ready to assist and engage with our students. Our goal is to provide additional services to help our students succeed and reach their educational goals. Take a look at the list of our dedicated staff:

Gabriela Encinas
Director of Student Success
gabriela.encinas@maderacollege.edu

Sophie Adame
Budget Technician
Sophie.Adame@maderacollege.edu

John DeFore
Office Specialist
John.Defore@maderacollege.edu

Celeste Martinez
Program Assistant
celeste.martinez@maderacollege.edu

Counselors:

Counselor	Contact Information
Sergio Lemus	Sergio.Lemus@maderacollege.edu or (559) 675-4829
Eric Pacheco	Eric.Pacheco@maderacollege.edu or (559) 675-4867
Crystal Marmolejo	crystal.marmolejo@maderacollege.edu or (559) 675-4142