CTE Panel Session: Demystifying CTE: Unpacking Career Technical Training and Education
- Moderator: Dr. Tre Glazatov - Curriculum Developer, Umoja Community Education Foundation
- Lisa Gwyn - Workforce Development Program Coordinator, Diablo Valley College
- Von Lawson - Dean CTE, Mt. San Jacinto College
- Daniele Smith - Morton – STEM - Counselor, San Bernardino Valley College
- Kawanna Rollins – Career Education Coordinator, College of Alameda
Description: Engage in an open forum as we share community resources and discuss the value of career technical education as an academic and professional option for Umoja students.
Elders’ Sessions – Setting the Tone - “What Do Our Jegnas See?”
- Elder Jeri Marshall
- Elder Ernest Bridges
- Elder Donna Colondres
Description: Come hear our Elders Tell us what's really going on and what it's about! Share space with our Umoja Elders and Jegnas to engage in an open, intergenerational conversation about their knowledge, experiences, and wisdom as we continue to move the work of Umoja forward.
Social and Cultural Awakening through Hip Hop
- Dr. Terrence Elliott, Professor Eric Handy, Diablo Valley College
Description: Racial trauma, an ongoing consequence of historical trauma, has deleterious effects on the well-being of Africana communities, which calls for a social reform movement. There is no better-suited medium for such a movement than Hip Hop as its roots are born out of adversity and trauma. Hip Hop music, representing a potential shift in the ideological and ideational dynamics of the African American community insofar as it signaled an intergenerational movement around crafting solutions that were artistic, organizational, and institutional.
Financial Literacy: Cash Rules Everything Around Me CREAM get the money dollar dollar bill y'all
- Dr. Rob Rubalcaba, San Diego City College
Description: Pull up to WuTang Financial (aka Dr. Rob's Umoja Math classroom) where we will learn financial literacy through hip hop records. We will learn about credit score, debt, interest, and how to invest for your future. Together we will learn about investing in education, graduate school, and the financial benefits of majoring in Math Engineering Technology and Sciences. We will experience fractions and percentages at the heart of financial literacy through Hip Hop records, Injera, and Kente cloth.
Learn to Fight by Learning Your Rights
- Malcolme Morgan, San Diego State University/ Pillars of the Community
- Mitchelle Woodson, Pillars of the Community
Description: The audience will learn their rights, how to file complaints, and leave feeling empowered.
Why Healthcare Needs You: Commitment and Resiliency for the Long Haul
- Charlene Green, UC Davis School of Medicine
Description: Explore strategies to navigate through the education system for the long haul when pursuing medicine (MD/DO) and advanced practice nursing (NP/PA). What should my major be? What classes should I be taking? What extra-curricular activities or job experiences should I be involved in? These questions will be discussed in this interactive session. Additionally, learners will be introduced to Health Professions Explorers--a webinar series providing exposure to healthcare schools and professionals for those interested in discovering potential career opportunities in medicine, nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, dentistry, and many more!
Get The 411 on the University of California’s Transfer Support Programs
- Sheryl Blackshire – Associate Director of Admissions, UC Davis and UC Davis African Continuum Representative
- Niobe Duke, Program Coordinator Center for Black Cultures Resources and Research (CBCRR) UC Irvine
- Jessica Verazas - Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment & Evaluation
- Rosa Hernandez – UC Merced Transfer, Returning & Veteran (TRV) Program Coordinator
- UC Berkeley Fannie Lou Hammer Staff
- Moderator: Tiana Otubuah Assistant Director – Transfer Initiatives Undergraduate Admissions
Description: Join staff from across the University of California for an informative session on the transfer assistance services and programs available to you now and on UC campuses. Discover the various resources, support programs, and services available to ensure you not only succeed, but thrive and build a community on UC campuses. Don’t miss this chance to learn about these impactful services and programs designed to support you!
Get to Know Your UC Umoja Ambassadors
- Katryna Wallace, University of California Riverside
- Wiley Wilson, University of California Riverside
- Nathan Ilo, University of California Riverside
- Julianna Valdivieso, University of California Riverside
Description: Students will be transformed through self-reflection after hearing student stories/experiences. They can also learn about major interests. They will leave with a sense of community with their fellow participants as well as the student presenters. This workshop should leave students feeling a lot more comfortable with the transition from their previous college to their institution.
Historically Black Colleges; Your Pathway to Success
- Dr. Karen McCord, El Camino College
- Dr. Arynn Azout, El Camino College
Description: Students and participants will learn about the process a student can follow to transfer with 30 or more transferable units to the current 39 partner Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU). Students may transfer from any of the 114 California Community Colleges. Students following the California Community College Transfer Guarantee to HBCU’s Pathway will ensure the acceptance of transferable units from any Community College. Topics to be covered include the history of HBCUs, cost comparison, information regarding priority housing, in-state tuition for select schools, and scholarship opportunities available to California Community College transfer students. This is an interactive workshop that includes testimony from students who have successfully transferred to one of the 39 HBCU partner institutions. Students will learn about how attending a partner HBCU can be a life transformational experience.
Black Resource and Retention Panel
- Allura Davis, UCR (Moderator)
- Elroy Pinks, UC Santa Barbara
- Dr. Tashiana Bryant-Myrick, Cal Poly Pomona
- Dr. Jamal Myrick, UC Riverside
Description: Join us as we host a panel of Black Student Resource Center professionals from across the University of California and California State University systems. We will highlight effective strategies for establishing, maintaining, and growing support for Black students, with an emphasis on recruitment and retention strategies that uplift Black student success.
Reclaiming Our Stories: Struggle, Resistance, and the Audacity to Thrive in Higher Education
- Ebony Tyree
- Ciera Robinson
- Chris Kennison
- Ahmad Mahmoud
- Paul Alexander
Description: The audience will hear from 3 of our Reclaiming Our Stories authors who have all overcome structural barriers to excel in higher education. From incarceration to becoming leaders on campus and the community, these stories will inspire and students to succeed and encourage them to embrace their identities as strong Umoja agents of change.
Rebuilding Black Wall Street '
- De'Von Truvel, Play Black Wall Street
Description: 100 years ago the most successful Black Town in American history was destroyed, Tulsa's Black Wall Street In this high energy and engaging workshop you will learn about the history of Black Wall Street, lessons we can learn, and how to start your own business. Hosted by the creator of Black Wall Street the Board Game, De'Von Truvel. We Will Rebuild
Defund the Police on Campus - Transforming Public Safety and Caring for Student Needs
- Dr. Kimberly King, Laney College
- Alicia Raya, Laney College
- Josh Patstone, Laney College
- Victoria King, Laney College
Description: This presentation will share the campus and community organizing work of Black Minds Matter @ Peralta (BMMP) to replace the County Sheriff's on campus with unarmed community-oriented Black-owned security. BMMP was formed soon after the vicious police murder of George Floyd and in the wake of the nationwide Black Lives Matter protests of Summer 2020. BMMP is a group of faculty, students, staff, and community members who created a petition and got community and District support to replace the County Sheriff's on our campus with an unarmed restorative justice approach. Questions to be addressed: How does the presence of armed police on college campuses affect Black and Brown students? Do we need armed police on campuses? How can we create campus safety in a way that manifests respect for students and community, racial justice, and safety and comfort for all students and staff?
Let’s Talk - UC Porch Talk
- University of California Staff -
- Timothy Borch UC San Diego
- Allura Davis – UC Riverside
- Dawn Joves - UC Santa Cruz
- Trey Moore - UC Berkeley
- Jamal Collins - UCOP
- UC Umoja Ambassadors
Description: Join staff from across the University of California system for a Porch Talk. Don’t miss this opportunity to come together and discuss how UC can support your educational and professional dreams. Get all your questions answered about transfer admissions process, financing your education, student life, support services and much more.