Rising Scholars
Empowering Fresno County’s
Justice-Involved Students
Coalinga College Rising Scholars
Empowering Fresno County’s Justice-Involved Students
The Coalinga College Rising Scholars Program enables justice-involved individuals to achieve their educational goals through intentional, student-focused high-touch academic planning, support, and instruction providing holistic services to Rising Scholars ensuring seamless matriculation, clear pathways to completion, and strengthening relationships with community partners.
How Rising Scholars Supports You
- Dr. Sarah Maokosy, Associate Dean of Educational Services
- Sarah Shepard, Faculty Coordinator
- Carlie Mcfarlin, Program Assistant
- Victoria Sigala, Senior Secretary
- Michael Vang, Counselor
- Jenett Porras, Counselor
- Pleasant Valley State Prison
- Avenal State Prison
- Federal Correctional Institution- Mendota
- Coalinga College
- Coalinga College- Firebaugh Center
- Student and Academic Support Services
- Textbooks and Materials Distribution
- Enrollment and Financial Aid Processing
- Student-Campus Interaction
- Rising Scholars Library
- Student Supplies
- Reentry Services
- Career Exploration & Development
- Mentorship
- Falcon Essentials
- Food Pantry
- Clothing
- Licensed Clinical Therapist
- Academic Counseling & Advising
- Laptop Checkouts via the Library
- Tutorial Center Services
- Falcon Essentials
Interested in Joining Rising Scholars?
Fill out the form below to receive more information about our program, and start your journey toward a brighter future.