The Emeriti Mentor Program is a partnership between Chancellor's Scholars and accomplished retired UCSD faculty and staff. This mentoring relationship provides the intellectual, social and cultural preparation necessary for a successful college experience. It provides practical insight, know-how and advice gleaned from real-world experience, and can serve as a bridge to future academic, personal and professional growth.

It provides UCSD Emeriti Association members with an opportunity to make a positive and personally meaningful contribution to the university by helping Chancellor's Scholars steer their educational careers to greater success.

Top Rows (L to R): Irving (Jake)Jacoby, Dick Attiyeh, John Wheeler, Wayne Cornelius, Allen McCutchan, Nick Busan, Roger Spragg, John O’Neal, Barbara Brody, Michael Bernstein, Steven Adler, Wayne Kennedy, Howard Kushner, Pao Chau, Jack Fisher, Mary Walshok, Lee Talner, Peter Chen, Nancy Groves, Charlie Oates, Michael Parrish, Russ Schnapp, Jeanne Ferrante, Morton Printz, Ellie Werner

Middle Row (L to R): David Checkley, David Miller, William Mathews, Charles Tu, Timothy Dresselhaus, Paul Shilling, Gary Gillespie, Ron Campnell, Mark Paddock, Peter Gourevitch, Bob Knox, Rick Ord, Ann Craig, Jeff Steindorf, Jim Lin, Henry Powell, Mel Green, Marguerite Jackson, David Halpern

Bottom Row (L to R): Feroza Ardeshir, Barbara Parker, Donna Mulcahy, Phyllis Mirsky, Mandy Butler, Mae Brown, Gail Lew

UCSD Emeriti Mentors 2024-2025

The Chancellor's Scholars Program is a two-year mentorship and leadership development program for students who are the recipients of the prestigious Chancellor's Scholarship. The UCSD Emeriti Association develops and delivers this program to some of the brighteset individuals on campus. An overwhelming number of Chancellor's Scholars are first-generation college students who, among other requirements, must maintain a 3.0 grade point average to maintain the award.

Scholars benefit from emeriti faculty mentoring from the UCSD Emeriti Mentor Program, peer mentoring with upper-division Chancellor's Scholars, ongoing leadership and professional skill development, social and community service activities with other Chancellor's Scholars, and exposure to student resources and involvement opportunities.

Since 2009, a main focus of the Chancellor's Scholars Program has been improving students' interpersonal and public speaking skills through activities and instruction during weekly meetings. The Chancellor's Scholars Program prepares scholars all throughout the year to become leaders, teaching key skills for professional development. 

Read more about the Chancellor's Scholars Program here.

2024 Chancellor's Scholars Program Cohort

The Emeriti Mentor Program is always looking for new emeriti faculty mentors. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity to contribute your time and knowledge to a student, and to UCSD, please contact the UCSD Emeriti Mentoring Program Coordinator, Jennifer Homrich, by phone: (858) 534-3710 or email EmeritiMentor@ucsd.edu. Or, if you prefer, you may fill out the form inside the Emeriti Mentor Program Brochure (PDF) and mail it to us at: Emeriti Mentor Program, 9500 Gilman Drive, Dept. 0020, La Jolla, CA 92093-0020. You can also submit this form online HERE.

The CSP/EMP Leadership Council is comprised of a select group of past Emeriti Mentor Program past and current EMP Chairs, the UCSD Retirement Resource Center Director, CSP/EMP Coordinator, and select Emeriti Association Executive Committee leadership. The goal of the CSP/EMP Leadership Council is to ensure program goals are being met. The Leadership Council holds annual summer meetings where participants review the past programming year and suggest areas for continued improvement. Through-out the year, a CSP/EMP/EA Small Leadership Group may meet to address urgent issues that arise.

Current CSP/EMP Leadership Council members are:

• Steven Adler
• Mae Brown
• Mandy Butler
• Ann Craig
• Mel Green
• Marguerite Jackson
• Jake Jacoby
• Wayne Kennedy
• Robert Knox
• Jack Fisher
• Larissa Foggiano
• Allen McCutchan
• Phyllis Mirsky
• Barbara Parker
• Henry Powell
• Morton Printz
• Roger Spragg
• John Wheeler

The Chancellor’s Scholars Journal is a biannual newsletter created to share the achievements of the UC San Diego Chancellor’s Scholars and Emeriti Mentor Programs, and its participants, with the UC San Diego campus and community. It is our hope that in sharing these accomplishments, we are also able to share with our readers the immense gratitude and appreciation Chancellor’s Scholars feel towards the individuals and groups who have made their dreams of attending college a reality.

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Chancellor's Scholars Awards

The Chancellor's Scholars Program invites self-nomination each year from Chancellor's Scholars for two special awards. These awards are only open to UCSD Chancellor's Scholars (any year). To apply, scholars must be a US citizen or resident, be 18 or older, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Awardees are announced at the annual Chancellor's Scholars Program Closing Ceremony. 

Dr. Ruth Covell Study Abroad Scholarship

Every year, the Emerita Mentor, Ruth Covell, M.D fund, provides generous support to fund two $1,000 Study Abroad Scholarships to help support Chancellor's Scholars dreams of studying abroad. Dr. Covell was a huge advocate for students wanting to expand their horizons. She believed that study abroad and foreign immersion makes for a more well-rounded student. Applicants must submit a personal statement reflecting on how studying abroad will help them pursue their goals. 

Prior Dr. Ruth Covell Study Abroad Scholarship recipients:

The Professor Mel Green Peer Mentoring Award

Generously gifted by Professor Emeritus Mel Green, founder of the UCSD Emeriti Mentor Program, this award is given to two peer mentors each year, who have gone above and beyond their duties to welcome and support their mentees, and in doing so, have greatly impacted their lives and first year here at UCSD. The two $1,000 awards are presented each year at the annual Chancellor's Scholars Program Closing Ceremony. 

Each year, second, third, and fourth year Chancellor's Scholars have the opportunity to mentor incoming students as part of the Chancellor's Scholars Peer Mentoring Program. This program allows first-year students to be welcomed to the university personally by a mentor who was hand-selected for them by the CSA Peer Mentoring Coordinators and the Chancellor's Scholars Program Coordinator. Peer mentors are there to guide, encourage, and support their mentee throughout their first year. At the end of the year, mentees have the ability to nominate their mentor for the Peer Mentoring Award, describing how their Peer Mentor helped them to acclimate to UC San Diego, and to succeed at this competitive university.

Prior Professor Mel Green Peer Mentoring Award recipients:

2024 – Keene Cheung
2024 – Kristilynn Effie
2023 – Chi Chow
2023 – Ethan Quon
2022 – Jemariz Arzobal
2022 – Kyoko Downey
2021 – Dephny Duan
2021 – Andrew Hu
2020 – Ixchel Rivas Torres
2020 – Eric Xiao
2019 – Pamella Abergas
2019 – Darren Jian
2018 – Bella Le
2018 – Ivy Dang
2017 – Alexis Velazquez-Olivera
2017 – Gonzalo Santos
2016 – Jessica Cao
2016 – Winnie Shi

International Study Scholarship
Sponsored by Suresh Subramani & Feroza Ardeshir 

In 2024, Distinguished Professor Suresh Subramani & Feroza Ardeshir provided generous support to fund two $1,500 Study Abroad Scholarships to help support Chancellor's Scholars dreams of studying abroad.  This is a prestigious opportunity for scholars seeking to exchange cultural perspectives, enhance their academic journey, and broaden their horizons through immersive international experiences. With a deep commitment to promoting global education, Professor Subramani and Feroza Ardeshir generously fund this scholarship to encourage ambitious Chancellor's Scholars to explore diverse cultures, gain valuable knowledge, and develop crucial skills for an interconnected world.

Prior Suresh Subraman and Feroza Ardeshir International Study Scholarship recipients:

International Study Scholarship
Sponsored by Professor Henry Powell and Mary Johnson Powell

In 2024, Professor Henry Powell & Mary Johnson Powell provided generous support to fund one $1,000 Study Abroad Scholarships to help support Chancellor's Scholars dreams of studying abroad. This is a prestigious opportunity for scholars seeking to immerse themselves in a world of cultural diversity, academic excellence and personal growth. Funded by Professor Henry Powell and Mary Johnson Powell, this scholarship aims to empower deserving Chancellor's Scholars to broaden their horizons, embrace new international experiences, and become global leaders in their field.

Prior Henry Powell and Mary Johnson Powell International Study Scholarship recipients:

International Study Scholarship
Sponsored by Dr. Barbara Parker and DR. Geoffrey Wahl

In 2023, Dr. Parker and Dr. Wahl provided generous funds to support one $1,000 study abroad scholarship for a Chancellor’s Scholar seeking to improve lives through science, technology, or conflict resolution.

2024 - Eric Zheng