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The Umoja learning community at Cerro Coso Community College is open to ALL students and is specifically designed to increase the retention and success rates as well as the graduation and transfer rates of African ancestry students. Umoja (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a community dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students. We believe that when the voices and histories of students are deliberately and intentionally recognized, the opportunity for self-efficacy (self-belief) emerges and a foundation is formed for academic success.

Umoja, a Kiswahili word meaning unity, is a statewide program and community. The Umoja community actively serves and promotes success for all students through a curriculum responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas.

The Cerritos College Umoja Student Success Program is committed to enriching, fostering, and nurturing the educational experience of all students, especially African American and first-generation college students, ultimately preparing them for academic, personal, and professional success beyond Cerritos College.

UMOJA actively serves and promotes student success for all students through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas

Umoja is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African Americans and other 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. Umoja actively serves and promotes student success for all students through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas.

LBCC is a two-year community college that encompasses state of the art, technology-rich learning environments, a broad range of academic and career technical instructional programs, strong community partnerships, and economic and workforce development initiatives that prepare students to be successful in the 21st century.

The Black Collegians Program/Umoja Community at SMC is designed to assist students of African descent in transferring to four-year universities and obtaining their Associate degree. We offer services to help you become academically competitive and to set personal goals. Black Collegians program staff and counselors provide a constant source of encouragement to our students and work with you to ensure that your needs are met.

The Moreno Valley College Umoja Community is dedicated to increase the number of educationally underserved students who enroll in our college, transfer to a four-year colleges or university, and return to the community as leaders and mentors for future generations. We also take a proactive approach to reaching and serving African American males,and other at-risk students in higher education.

The Umoja Scholars Program is a learning community at Ohlone College. We combine academic learning with counseling, social support, and opportunities for cultural exploration. This program is designed for students of African ancestry, to promote their success, yet ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME.

Umoja (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a learning community dedicated to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of African American and other students. All Umoja values and practices are inspired by African and African-American intellectual, cultural, and spiritual gifts.

A community of learners seeking to illuminate and touch the spirit.

The Umoja Program is designed to provide essential educational support and services to increase the academic success, retention, degree completion, and transfer rates of Black/African American and other students enrolled at Fullerton College. We accomplish this through monthly workshops/events, academic counseling, personal therapy, enhanced priority registration, textbook support, grocery gift card support and more. Our aim is to develop a sense of community among Black/African American students, other students, faculty, staff and administrators.

Umoja, (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students. A community of educators and learners, committed to the academic success, personal growth and self-actualization of its students. Umoja students' education is enhanced by integrating academics, support services, and African-American culture. Our aim is to educate the whole student as our Umoja village assists you in navigating the college environment and becoming successful in your educational and personal goals. Hartnell's Umoja program designed to assist African American and other historically underrepresented students. Umoja is specifically designed to increase the retention, success, graduation, and transfer rates of African American and African Diaspora students.

Umoja-Project Success is a program designed to increase the retention rate and to improve the academic performance of students who meet the Umoja-Project Success admission criteria.

The Umoja ("oo-Mo-jah") Diop Scholars program is a community of learners designed to support and increase academic success

Umoja is a community of educators and learners committed to the academic success, personal growth and self-actualization of African American and other students. The Umoja Community seeks to educate the whole student body, mind and spirit. Informed by an ethic of love and its vital power, the Umoja Community will deliberately engage students as full participants in the construction of knowledge and critical thought. The Umoja Community seeks to help students experience themselves as valuable and worthy of an education.

The Black Collegians Program/Umoja Community at SMC is designed to assist students of African descent in transferring to four-year universities and obtaining their Associate degree. We offer services to help you become academically competitive and to set personal goals. Black Collegians program staff and counselors provide a constant source of encouragement to our students and work with you to ensure that your needs are met. The Black Collegians Program is a program within the statewide Umoja Community. As a recognized program within the Umoja Community, we abide by the mission and the educational philosophy of the Community and we share strategies and goals with other Umoja Community programs at the various California Community Colleges statewide.

The Umoja-Tumaini Program seeks to educate the whole student body, mind and spirit. Informed by an ethic of love and its vital power, the Umoja-Tumaini Program will deliberately engage students as full participants in the construction of knowledge and critical thought. The Umoja-Tumaini Program seeks to help students experience themselves as valuable and worthy of an education.

BANANAS has been supporting families in their parenting journey since 1974 working in partnership with early education providers. Our programs and services include assisting families find and pay for quality child care, parenting workshops, playgroups and professional development for all types of early care and education providers. Our support allows working families to thrive and be confident their children are in quality and nurturing learning

The Umoja Project at RCC, a Kiswahili word meaning unity, is a community-building and critical resource that is dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of students from a perspective that is responsive to the legacy of African American history and culture. We support meaningful experiences that will lead to academic success and engagement in college life. We foster community among students and we provide students with the tools to strengthen their relationships and enrich their ties to their home communities. Employing an approach to student engagement retention and success that is infused with African cultural traditions and a motto of collective work and responsibility.

UMOJA (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a community-based program dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African Americans and other students. Through a holistic approach, the Umoja program encourages, engages, nurtures, and connects with students. Umoja creates a welcoming environment that fosters self-efficacy and a strong desire to succeed. Furthermore, Umoja encourages socially responsible leadership from students, not only in their communities but in the world as a whole.

Aspire is a dynamic program designed to provide essential educational support and services to increase the academic success, retention, degree completion, and transfer rates of African-American and other students enrolled at Mt. San Antonio College. We accomplish this through monthly workshops, academic counseling, and learning communities. Our aim is to develop a sense of community among African-American students, other students, faculty, staff and administrators.

Butte College provides quality education, services, and workforce training to students who aspire to become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, and global society. We prepare our students for life-long learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of degrees and certificates, and the pursuit of career and transfer pathways.

Umoja at Napa Valley College provides an environment to Survive and Thrive and specifically targets the retention, persistence, and success of African-American students.