EOPS - Staff

The EOPS staff consists of six full-time and several part-time academic and classified employees. The office is staffed year-around, with the full compliment of our services being available August through May.

	Janet Long - EOPS Director (interim) tel: 408-855-5190 email:janet.long@wvm.edu The EOPS Director is responsible for fiscal management, program and policy development, program compliance, staff supervision, and the overall effective operation of EOPS. The director prepares and submits the EOPS Program Plan and Budget to the State Chancellor's Office, which then becomes the guide for program implementation.
	Vicky Franco - EOPS/CARE Specialist (interim) tel: 408-855-5057 email: vicky.franco@wvm.edu The EOPS/CARE Specialist coordinates the CARE program and delivers EOPS support services such as the book service, tutorial assistance, and child care service. This position is also responsible for outreach activities to recruit potentially eligible students, and assist them with the admissions process.
	Chau Nguyen - EOPS Counselor tel: 408-855-5058 email: chau.nguyen@wvm.edu EOPS Counselors determine students' EOPS eligibility, develop individualized educational plans, review completion requirements for AA/AS degrees, certificates, and transfer, and provide recommendation for students. In addition, Ms. Nguyen coordinates the delivery of EOPS workshops.
	Theresa Tran- EOPS Counselor tel: 408-855-5061 email: theresa.tran@wvm.edu EOPS Counselors determine students' EOPS eligibility, develop individualized educational plans, review and monitor requirements for AA/AS degrees, certificates, and transfer and provide letters of recommendation for students.
	Vicky Franco - EOPS Student Services Technician tel: 408-855-5057 email: vicky.franco@wvm.edu The EOPS Student Services Technician does the initial review of EOPS applications and determines if students provisionally qualify. She helps students in understanding Financial Aid forms and processes, and monitors their financial aid status. Ms. Franco is also responsible for requesting the EOPS and CARE grant awards.
	Xuan Lu - EOPS Program Assistant tel: 408-855-5055 email: xuan.lu@wvm.edu The EOPS Program Assistant acts as the initial contact for students requesting service from the EOPS Office and ensures they obtain the necessary assistance. Monitoring student progress within the program, supervising Student Assistants, tracking the program budget, overseeing special projects, and providing direct assistance to the EOPS Director are some of the primary duties.