Berkeley City College presentation to the Peralta Community College District Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Rowena M. Tomaneng, President www.berkeleycitycollege.edu
Collaborations for Student Equity, Engagement & Success Learning Communities Peralta Promise Initiatives Undocumented Community Resource Center (UCRC)
Umoja Scholars Academy Launched Summer 2016 Curriculum responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas Informed by an ethic of love & engages students as full participants in the creation of knowledge Faculty Team: Allene Young, Denise Jones, Skylar Barton, Scott Hoshida
Peralta Promise Initiatives PCCD partnerships with local cities, school districts, CSU, private donors to provide resources to pay tuition & related costs Peralta Promise launched F16 with 17 OUSD students Richmond Promise launched F16 with 30 WCCUSD students Berkeley Promise will launch F17 with 25 BUSD students
Campus & Community Engagement Undocumented Community Resource Center (UCRC) founded by BCC students in Spring 15 w/PCCD support UCRC offers academic support, resources for prospective undocumented students, legal advice, mental health support, leadership opportunities