Languages and Humanities / Social and Behavioral Sciences (LHSS) Engagement Center

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How to find your Languages Humanities and Social Sciences (LHSS) support team!

Connect with your Educational Advisor, Peer Mentor, or LHSS Counselor via Zoom! We are here to answer your questions regarding academic programs, RCC's LHSS Division and events on campus.

For information about upcoming conferences, events, and workshops visit our Instagram! 

Contact us

Email: lhss@rcc.edu
Phone: (951) 328-3660
Location: Music Building 104
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm | Tuesday and Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm

Meet Virtually

Please take advantage of our expanded virtual hours. Virtual appointments also available to schedule just email: LHSS@rcc.edu

Virtual Chat Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9 am - Noon Zoom Link

LHSS Counseling

Get the guidance you need—academic counseling is available in person! Stop by the center and let’s plan your path to success. 
Day Time Counselor
Mondays 11:15 am - 1:30 pm Karyn Magno
Tuesdays 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Evelyn Luna
Wednesdays 11:15 am - 1:00 pm Michael Love
Thursdays 9:45 am - 11:30 am
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm		 Kelly Brautigam
Claudia Castro
Fridays 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Josh Hobbs

LHSS Pathway Orientation

At the orientation, students will be introduced to the Languages and Humanities / Social and Behavioral Sciences (LHSS) pathway, support services, and resources to help them succeed. The session will also provide guidance on educational planning and connecting with advisors and counselors. This orientation is open to all students.

Times and dates are subject to change, check back for updates. Please add your preferred orientation date and time along with the zoom link information below to your personal calendar.

  • Wednesday, November 12 │ 3 – 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday, December 10 │ 3:30 – 5 pm

Meeting ID: 889 7895 2948
Passcode: LHSS
Zoom Link: Join on Zoom

 

Counseling appointments are available for students.
To schedule an appointment with a counselor, please visit the counseling and academic advising webpage. 
 
Drop-in Virtual Counseling

Drop-ins are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis and are intended to be for quick questions only (15 minutes max). You will be asked to wait in the Zoom waiting room until the counselor is available to call you in. Please be patient. Comprehensive Student Education Plans cannot be created during a drop-in. Please note: students must have their student ID numbers ready. 

Meet the LHSS Student Success Team

Doris Namala

Dr. Doris Namala, LHSS EC Faculty Coordinator

Welcome to the LHSS Engagement Center! I'm a Professor of History and the LHSS EC Faculty Coordinator. I look forward to meeting all of you in the coming weeks and supporting you. See you at the center!

Send Dr. Namala an Email (doris.namala@rcc.edu)

Doris Namala

Doug Johnson, LHSS Educational Advisor

I’m Doug Johnson, the Language Humanities and Social Science Engagement Center Educational Advisor. I am happy and excited to join the staff at Riverside City College and my team members in the LHSS Engagement Center to connect with, support, and serve our students. I attended RCC and transferred to UCLA, where I graduated with a bachelor’s in African-American Studies. While attending RCC, I was involved on campus as the President of the African American Student Alliance, the predecessor to UMOJA. I was in student government in the Supreme Court, which held campus and district elections. I was also a member of the Model United Nations at RCC. At UCLA, I was Chair of the Afrikan Student Union ASU. As a former RCC student who navigated my way through campus and the transfer process, I know the journey may not always be smooth. In my new position, I am eager to assist students on their educational path.
Looking Backward-Thinking Forward Web Series

LHSS Web SeriesExperience RCC professors through personal interviews that inspire students to look backwards while thinking forward! Our goal is to showcase RCC professors and students who offer intellectual insight into academic studies while inspiring you to become more driven and inquisitive. Please enjoy this broadcast of Looking Backward Thinking Forward. 

Season 1 of Looking Backward Thinking Forward is available now and new episodes will be available every semester. Please visit our YouTube channel and keep up to date with LHSS Engagement Center activities.