Program Goals and Vision

Vision

Young adults who have come from the foster care system become successful San José State University students in route to achieving their life dreams!

Mission

The mission of the CME Society is to provide a network of support services and programs for current and former foster youth to successfully complete their college education at San José State University.

The CME Society will

Act as a advocate and mentor to help students identify sources for financial support, university housing, academic and personal mentoring, employment and leadership development.
Assist the University with outreach, enrollment, academic advising and support services for former foster youth.
Provide opportunities and experiences for students to connect with the university and the community.

CME Support System

The CME Society’s role on campus is to be a resource/advocate for you—to connect you to financial aid assistance, faculty mentors, peer mentors, on campus housing, counseling support, and all the departments on campus that can assist you to succeed at SJSU.

The CME Society helps motivate you to take full advantage of your college experience. We work with faculty, staff and alumni who would like to support and help you succeed at SJSU. We also have sources throughout our community who can help you explore your career goals and reach your full potential.

CME’s most important role is to educate. We can guide you to the resources you need and will assist in keeping you informed of important dates. We will help you learn the skills you need to find a job, get better grades, or land an internship. And if you want to get some leadership involvement, CME can help with that, too.

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