Academic Senate for California Community Colleges Teaching Institute February 21, 2009
Intentional & Deliberate Our History… October Umoja I Diablo Valley College March Umoja II Chaffey College October Umoja III Chabot College January BOG Recognition Umoja Consortium - 23 Regional Symposiums (Northern & Southern California) July Summer Learning Institute October Umoja IV San Diego City College Recent History… – 8 Pilot Colleges – DeAnza College – Long Beach City College – Los Medanos College – Napa Valley College – San Bernardino Valley College – San Diego City College – Sierra College – West Los Angeles College – 20 Affiliated Colleges – September BCP $300K – October Student Senate Resolution
Community Design Learning Community Model (Umoja students taking two or more linked classes) Guidance/Counseling Courses (1st & 2nd semester) English Course Math Course Library Information Literacy Course Other course with African American Emphasis
Community Design Umoja Village The Umoja Village is a component of the Umoja Community, a dedicated space welcoming all students, a space designed by students and staff, a space that nurtures academic success.
Classroom Practices Student Centered Timely and formative assessment African American focused curriculum blended with local college course outlines Teachers will bring their own style and repertoire Emphasis on “presentation” in groups and as individuals Early Success Relevant and Cultural Responsive Thematics