Coordinators: James Canady (Counselor) T Ford (Counselor) Dr. Patrice Braswell (DSPS Specialist) ECS- UMOJA Grossmont 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

DateEvent/TimePurposePlaceConfirmedKey Contact Person NeedsBudget September Wednesday,20 th Thursday, 24 th 1:00-2:00OrientationCounseling Ctr. Room 115 T. Ford James Canady Light Refreshments Handouts $100. October Wednesday, 7 th 10:00-1:00 And 2:00-4:00 Transfer Day Exchange— HBCU UCSD Quad And Griffin Gate T. Ford James Canady Andre Bin- Selam/Financial Aid Scholarship Guests Speakers Canopy$455. November, Thursday, 5 th - Saturday, 7th Umoja V 9:00am-5:00pm Conference for statewide program San Jose Wyndham Hotel 1350 North 1 st. San Jose, Ca. T. Ford James Canady Registration Travel Accommodations $700 $238 $376. Total: $1314. November Friday, 20th Mid-semester Retreat 9am-1pm Spring 2010 Planning Book Club Mission Trails Center James Canady (Outreach Coord.) Dr. Curtis Stevens/Library Continental Breakfast $70. Books: $104. ECS – UMOJA Fall Semester Onl y Benefits: 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 ProgramEducational PlanningTeam Building Opportunities

DateEvent/TimePurposePlaceConfirmedKey Contact Person NeedsBudget February Friday, 26th 11am-12pm, 2pm-3pm AA Museum, USC Tour Los AngelesT. Ford James Canady Light breakfast, lunch, Reg. fees for museum, Transportation $ March Friday, 12th 8:00am-4pmBest practices and implementation strategies to improve retention and success rate OaklandJames CanadyTransportation, Hotel rooms, Reg. fees $ April Friday, 16 th Film- Traces of the Trade The family history of slave trade GrossmontT FordLight refreshments Presenters $ April Friday, 30th UC Riverside Campus Tour Full day workshops, college reps, student panels Riverside, Ca.T. Ford Mary Rider James Canady Mini-breakfast Bus—Goldfield Stage $ $ May Monday, 3 rd Artist-Kadir Nelson 11am-2pm Fall 2010 Fundraiser & Art Dept. Presentation Grossmont College T Ford James Canady Nancy Davis Malia Serrano Lunch$ ECS – UMOJA Spring Semester Onl y Benefits: 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 ProgramEducational 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