Coordinators:

James Canady (Counselor)T Ford (Counselor)

Dr. Patrice Braswell (DSPS Specialist)

ECS- UMOJAGrossmont College

What is Umoja?

Umoja, (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African/African American students. We believe that when the voices and histories of students are deliberately and intentionally recognized, the opportunity for self efficacy emerges and a foundation is formed for academic success.

What is the Problem?

African American students had the lowest levels of course completion rates (61%)

The lowest large ethnic group reporting course completion in all courses was black males (57%)

During 1990’s, African American students dropped out of college at the rate that was 20 to 25% higher than the national average for white college students

Umoja Mission Our program is designed to support the persistence and retention of African American students toward defined educational goals- Certificates, AA/AS Degree & Transfer Our program includes both instructional and student services

English Department Counseling Math Department Ambassadors Tutoring

Collaborating with local campuses so that there is an integration of the core Umoja program components with the particular college mission

Umoja Contract Comply with all standards of being a student at Grossmont College Complete English & Math Assessment Agree to enroll in courses designated for ECS-Umoja Students Agree to maintain full-time status for the Fast Track program Schedule sessions in the Tutoring Center, Math Lab and English Center Make 2 counseling appointments per semester Make at least 1 appointment with each instructor during the semester Participate in the ECS-Umoja Book Club (Optional) Participate in at least 2 scheduled Umoja activities Volunteer time for community giving

Date Event/Time Purpose Place Confirmed Key Contact Person

Needs Budget

SeptemberWednesday,20th

Thursday, 24th

1:00-2:00 Orientation Counseling Ctr.Room 115

T. FordJames Canady

Light RefreshmentsHandouts

$100.

OctoberWednesday, 7th

10:00-1:00And2:00-4:00

Transfer DayExchange—HBCUUCSD

QuadAndGriffin Gate

T. FordJames CanadyAndre Bin-Selam/Financial Aid ScholarshipGuests Speakers

Canopy $455.

November, Thursday, 5th-Saturday, 7th

Umoja V9:00am-5:00pm

Conference for statewide program

San JoseWyndham Hotel1350 North 1st.San Jose, Ca.

T. FordJames Canady

RegistrationTravelAccommodations

$700$238$376.Total: $1314.

NovemberFriday, 20th

Mid-semester Retreat9am-1pm

Spring 2010PlanningBook Club

Mission TrailsCenter

James Canady (Outreach Coord.)Dr. Curtis Stevens/Library

Continental Breakfast

$70.Books: $104.

ECS – UMOJA2012-2013

Fall Semester OnlyBenefits: Priority Registration Cultural Field Trips Easy access to Counselors Parent/Student Orientation Tours of four-year colleges and universities PDC-130—Study Skills Class Advising—Basic Skills Program Educational Planning Team Building Opportunities

Date Event/Time Purpose Place Confirmed Key Contact Person

Needs Budget

FebruaryFriday, 26th

11am-12pm, 2pm-3pm

AA Museum,USC Tour

Los Angeles T. FordJames Canady

Light breakfast, lunch, Reg. fees for museum, Transportation

$900.00

MarchFriday, 12th

8:00am-4pm Best practices and implementation strategies to improve retention and success rate

Oakland James Canady

Transportation,Hotel rooms, Reg. fees

$1378.00

AprilFriday, 16th

Film- Traces of the Trade

The family history of slave trade

Grossmont T Ford Light refreshmentsPresenters

$ 600.00

April Friday, 30th

UC RiversideCampus Tour

Full day workshops, college reps, student panels

Riverside, Ca.

T. FordMary RiderJames Canady

Mini-breakfastBus—Goldfield Stage

$131.25$866.00

MayMonday, 3rd

Artist-Kadir Nelson11am-2pm

Fall 2010Fundraiser & Art Dept. Presentation

Grossmont College

T FordJames CanadyNancy DavisMalia Serrano

Lunch $2500.00

ECS – UMOJA2012-2013

Spring Semester OnlyBenefits: Priority Registration Cultural Field Trips Easy access to Counselors Parent/Student Orientation Tours of four-year colleges and universities PDC-130—Study Skills Class Advising—Basic Skills Program Educational Planning Team Building Opportunities

Ambassadors

Comply with all standards of being a student at Grossmont College Complete English & Math Assessment Agree to enroll in courses designated for ECS-Umoja Students Agree to maintain full-time status for the Fast Track program Schedule sessions in the Tutoring Center, Math Lab and English Center Make 2 counseling appointments per semester

Umoja Future Goals

Comply with all standards of being a student at Grossmont College Complete English & Math Assessment Agree to enroll in courses designated for ECS-Umoja Students Agree to maintain full-time status for the Fast Track program Schedule sessions in the Tutoring Center, Math Lab and English Center Make 2 counseling appointments per semester

Umoja Transfer Students

Comply with all standards of being a student at Grossmont College Complete English & Math Assessment Agree to enroll in courses designated for ECS-Umoja Students Agree to maintain full-time status for the Fast Track program Schedule sessions in the Tutoring Center, Math Lab and English Center Make 2 counseling appointments per semester

USC Tour