Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Dean of Student Services is responsible for the support, supervision, evaluation, of a team of student development programs that  strengthen student retention, persistence and completion success. This team includes the University Transfer Center (UTC), Academic Counseling Services, Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS), Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS), International Student Services Center, CalWorks, Student Conduct, Title IX, and the Behavior & Intervention Care Team.

Bio: Dr. Marcelo F. Vazquez is currently Dean of Student Services at Ventura College. Marcelo has over 20 professional years in serving community college and university students at institutions such as California State University - Northridge, the University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA), California State University – Los Angeles, the University of Nevada - Reno, and California State University, Dominguez Hills. Marcelo is a frequent speaker on college preparation and undergraduate persistence and has presented for College Board, Western Regional Careers in Student Affairs Conference, NACAC, NASPA and NCCEP.  Marcelo received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University – Northridge, Master of Arts Degree from Prescott College, and Doctorate in Education from the University of Southern California (USC).

​Forms:

• Student Services Referral Form

Administrative Assistant: Tricia Bergman
Phone: (805) 289-6448
Location: SSC

General Information Phone: (805) 289-6448
Location: Student Services Center (SSC)

We invite you to explore our course offerings and to contact us if you have more questions about our programs or services.

• Admissions and Records
• Assessment Testing
• CalWORKS
• Career Center
• Counseling
• Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S/EAC)
• Extended Opportunities Programs & Services (EOPS)
• First Year Experience
• Financial Aid
• Foster Care
• International Students
• MESA
• Orientation for New Students
• Outreach Services
• Pirates Cove
• Student Connect Center
• Student Health Center
• Student Success and Support Program
• Transcripts
• University Transfer Center
• VC East Campus
• Veteran's Services

Additional Services Available:

• Assistive Technology Training Center
• Basic Needs
• Behavior Intervention Care Team (BICT) Referral Form
• Bookstore
• Child Care Center
• Dreamers
• Learning Center ("The BEACH")
• Library
• Scholarships
• Student Activities and Clubs
• Student Business Office
• Student Government
• Supplemental Instruction
• The Tutoring Center
• Testing Center
• Ventura College Promise Program