Umoja CSUB
Umoja Is the Only Program Designed for Black Transfer Students.
What Is Umoja?
Umoja (A Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a program that integrates academics, support services and African-American culture. We seek to educate the whole student — body, mind and spirit — through an ethic of love. African and African-American histories and voices are deliberately and intentionally acknowledged and are woven into the learning experience, and this integration is seen as empowering to students and as foundational for their academic and personal success. Students are full participants in their learning and growth. Umoja aims to develop students into leaders and role models in their college and larger community.
Umoja is a member of the state-wide Umoja (Unity) Community Education Foundation.
Benefits
- help in transitioning to University life.
- encouragement from a loving community of Black students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
- access to scholarships and on-campus jobs.
- support in graduating.
- info about grad school, internships, or career options.
- academic and cultural trips through affiliation with the Umoja Community Education Foundation.
Contact
Umoja Coordinator: Dr. Paula L Parks at pparks@csub.edu and (661) 232-0191.