1. Berkeley City College presentation
to the
Peralta Community
College District
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Rowena M. Tomaneng, President

2. Collaborations for Student Equity, Engagement & Success
Learning Communities
Peralta Promise Initiatives
Undocumented Community Resource Center (UCRC)

3. 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  

4. 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

5. 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