Umoja Success Program

Targeted Group:

African American/Black Students

Description:

Cerritos College Umoja Student Success Program is designed to assist students of African descent in transferring to four-year universities and obtaining their Associate degree. Umoja is committed to enriching, fostering, and nurturing all students' educational experience, especially African American and first-generation college students, ultimately preparing them for academic, personal, and professional success beyond Cerritos College.

Intended Goals/Outcomes:

  • Provide Umoja students with a home base on campus for resources, services, support, and community.
  • Provide students with academic, career, and personal counseling
  • Assist students with managing life challenges through the development of strategies to navigate the institutions in their lives
  • Provide culturally relevant experiences to develop their brand and identity further

Website:

https://www.cerritos.edu/umoja