Umoja, (a Kiswahili word meaning "unity") is committed to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences and increasing the persistence and retention rates of Black and African Americanstudents. Our 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 Umoja 社区 seeks to educate the whole student–mind, 身体和精神. Informed by an ethic of love and its vital power, Umoja will deliberately engage students as full participants in the construction of knowledge and critical 认为.
Sawubona (Zulu word meaning “We see you!”)
It is my privilege to introduce you to the Umoja Program at MiraCosta大学 which is part of the statewide Umoja 社区. Umoja is focused on the transfer success, cultural and academic development of African American and other students. 我们邀请 you to become a part of our unique community where you will be encouraged, nurtured, and afforded amazing growth opportunities as a full participant in Umoja. 我们是。 family and would love the opportunity to guide you through the transfer process as you pursue your goals and dreams.
学生的好处
- Learn what it takes to succeed in college and in life, along with making new friends 开始上大学.
- Opportunity to attend Umoja sponsored conferences and regional symposia
- Career, academic, and personal counseling.
- 同伴指导
- 大学访问
- 文化体验
- Opportunity to develop leadership skills in a supportive environment
- Access to Umoja 社区 scholarships (MiraCosta and statewide)
- Take part in curriculum and teaching practices that empower and increase self-efficacy.
项目要求
- 学生必须完成 数学和英语 位置测试
- Must complete an Umoja orientation
- Potential students must meet with an Umoja Counselor and sign a program contract
For more information on these services and programs contact:
Chanika沼泽
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Counselor/Coordinator, Umoja Program
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cmarsh@baumloser-sattel.net
辛迪·阿尔塞
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Student Services Coordinator, ASE programs
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carce@baumloser-sattel.net
P 760.757.2121, x6276
The Umoja Program is a service of the Department of 学生权益. For general inquiries about all 学生权益 programs and services, please contact 我们在 studentequity@baumloser-sattel.net or call our main office at 760.757.2121 x6900.
