The odds were stacked against Selene Mendez when she enrolled at CSU Monterey Bay in 2010. . . Mendez participated in a program that helps freshmen stay focused on their studies. Once a week throughout her first year at CSUMB, she spoke with a coach . . . "I was excited that there was someone who actually took the time to help me out and make sure I succeed," said Mendez. – Bloomberg Businessweek, April 19, 2012