"Your knowledge and imagination are only limited by your desire." This is the message I share with all the new EOPS students at the welcome and orientation sessions.

Your desire has brought you to Reedley College and to be part of the EOPS program. By choosing to continue your education, you are taking responsibility for your life. I encourage you to continue to challenge your imagination to improve yourself, your family and your community.

Since 1969, EOPS (Extended Opportunities Programs and Services) has guided and helped thousands of students acquire the knowledge needed to realize what they once only imagined. Our EOPS alumni represent every segment of society - doctors, lawyers, administrators, educators, therapists, mechanics, nurses, engineers, investors, bank managers, TV and radio producers, Disney animators; they are leaders in their field and part of our community. We are very proud of their accomplishments and honored to have been part of their Reedley College experience.

I look forward to including your achievements in the list of EOPS success stories.

Eluterio "Luc" Escamilla,
Director EOPS (OASIS)/CARE and Student Retention Programs