UMOJA Success Program


The Cerritos College Umoja 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.

This program addresses student needs through

  • Academic support services
  • Dedicated academic and career counselors
  • Umoja specialized course tailored to the African American experiences
  • A community to call their own and an enhanced exploration of African cultural traditions and practices
  • Receive help in identifying internship and scholarship information

The Umoja Success Program is a program within the statewide Umoja Community. As an affiliated program, 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.

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Umoja Success Program

For more information about the Umoja program

Umoja Success Team

  • Dr. Damon Cagnolatti
    English Instructor

  • Dr. Chelena Fisher
    Counselor

  • Dr. Clara Ross-Jones
    Counselor

  • Dr. Shelia Hill
    Counselor/Director
     
  • Sara R. Chavez
    Umoja Success Coach