Fullerton College Joins California Community Colleges for Black Student Success Week | April 24 – 28
Fullerton College will participate in the statewide Black Student Success Week (BSSW) from April 24 – 28. This year’s theme is “Vision to Action: Building Systems and Structures for Black Student Success.” The focus of the week-long event will be on successful approaches to ensuring Black and African American students succeed at California community colleges.
The campus community has numerous opportunities to participate in workshops, statewide webinars, engagement activities, and networking sessions.
The State Chancellor’s Office will host daily webinars throughout the week from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. titled “The Black Hour” as well as a series of daily small group discussion forums designed for practitioners called “The After Party” from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. daily. There will also be a “Student Hour” webinar series daily from 5 – 6 p.m Register now for all statewide BSSW events.
The Office of Student Development and Engagement at Fullerton College has also put together a list of workshops, activities, and social gatherings that will be offered to the campus community throughout the week.
“I invite the campus community to join me by participating in the statewide opportunities and those activities hosted on our campus community to help strengthen support for our Black and African American students,” said President Cynthia Olivo.
The list of activities, workshops, and webinars with registration and Zoom links are listed below.
Monday, April 26
Let Me Wear My CROWN Unbothered
10:30 a.m. – Noon | In-person: Building 200, Room 227 | Zoom Meeting ID: 853 9068 9672 | Passcode: 271710
This is a two-part event that will include presentation and panel components. The first part is a presentation that will cover the history of textured hair, recent events/court cases, and anecdotes related to textured hair from a cultural and career lens. The event will then follow up with a panel discussion on April 25.
Viewing of #TheBlackHour: The Holistic Black Student Experience: We Are Not a Monolith
Noon – 1 p.m. | In-person: Building 100, PCR-A | or Register Individually for the Holistic Black Student Experience here
Join President Cynthia Olivo to view the statewide webinar #TheBlackHour in PCR-A. This session will explore the various intersectional identities of our Black students in California community colleges. As historic investments and opportunities to engage a diverse group of specialized populations have increased, we understand that our Black students check off many of those boxes. From socioeconomically disadvantaged students, former foster youth, and justice-impacted students, the Black student experience is not monolithic.
#TheStudentHour: Basic Needs Workshop
5 – 6 p.m. | Register for this basic needs workshop here
Receive information on food, emergency housing, transportation, and academic resources and services to help you succeed.
Tuesday, April 25
Let Me Wear My CROWN Unbothered Panel Discussion
Noon – 1:30 p.m. | In-person: Building 200, Room 229 | Zoom Meeting ID: 880 5256 8307| Passcode: 202857
Building off the presentation of Let Me Wear My Crown Unbothered on April 24, this is a panel discussion with professionals, business owners, influencers, and educators.
#TheBlackHour: Supporting Black Student Success through Racially Equitable State Policy
Noon – 1 p.m. | Register for Supporting Black Student Success through Racially Equitable State Policy here
This conversation will discuss immediate opportunities to support Black student success through state policy, explore policies passed in recent years and their impact on closing racial equity gaps, and bring in the practitioners, students, and community partners directly impacted by such policies.
Promise Spring Mixer
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Umoja Village Space: Building 1900, Room 1904
The Promise Program will table at the UMOJA Village Space to provide Black and African American students an opportunity to engage with UMOJA staff/scholars and Promise staff, and complete their Promise spring check-in to continue eligibility in the program.
#TheStudentHour: Meet the Employers
5 – 6 p.m. | Register for Meet the Employers here
Graduating high school or plan to return to college? Learn about the 200+ high-paying and in-demand career education programs that can lead to a degree at a California community college. Hear directly from hiring employers about partnerships with our colleges.
Wednesday, April 26
#TheBlackHour: Transition to Workforce and Livable Wages
Noon – 1 p.m. | Register for Transition to Workforce and Livable Wages here
Students say their top reason for going to college is to get a better job. Now more than ever, community colleges must support students with their educational journey and beyond. This session will focus on strategies to help Black students successfully transition into the workforce with livable wages.
Umoja Movie Night
3 – 5 p.m. | Umoja Village Space: Building 1900, Room 1904
Intended Audience: Umoja Scholars, prospective Umoja Scholars, Black/African American/African Diasporic student communities.
Join the Umoja community for a movie night. Light refreshments will be provided.
#TheStudentHour: Community College Day
5 – 6 p.m. | Register for Community College Day here
Whether you’re a high school student or a student looking to return to college, get information on why a community college is a smart option and see how you can make your dreams a reality.
Thursday, April 27
#TheBlackHour: Programming for Black Student Success
Noon – 1 p.m. | Register for Programming for Black Student Success here
Practitioners from across the state who have been successful in promoting Black student success will discuss their best practices and lessons learned during this panel. They will also share a practitioner’s toolkit with attendees.
Ethnic Studies 50th Celebration
Noon – 8 p.m. | Quad
Learn about the history of Ethnic Studies at Fullerton College through a variety of workshops, fun activities, food, music, and art. This event is free and open to the public. More information is available at Ethnic Studies 50th Celebration website.
Navigating in White Spaces
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Umoja Village Space: Building 1900, Room 1904
Intended Audience: Invite to A2MEND and Umoja Scholars only.
This session will teach Black-identifying persons how to navigate predominately white educational and professional spaces.
Umoja Game Night
3 – 5 p.m. | Umoja Village Space: Building 1900, Room 1904
Intended Audience: Umoja Scholars, prospective Umoja Scholars, Black/African American/African Diasporic student communities.
Join the Umoja Community for game night! Bring your own games as well. Light refreshments will be provided.
#TheStudentHour: Cash for College Workshop
5 – 6 p.m. | Register for the Cash for College workshop here
The California Community Colleges is partnering with the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) to help current and prospective students of all ages identify the types of financial aid available and receive assistance completing the FAFSA.
Friday, April 28
#TheBlackHour: The Diaspora Dialogues: Educators’ Reflections from Ghana
Noon – 1 p.m. | Register the Diaspora Dialogues here
This session will explore the reflections from our faculty members who attended the historic all-African Diasporic Summit with A2MEND. This reflection is an opportunity for faculty to express their respective experiences from a personal and professional perspective. Faculty will share their introspective reflections as well as how they have adapted their experiences into their curriculum and pedagogy as practitioners.
USC and Cal State LA Tour
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | RSVP Required at the Transfer Center in Room 212
The Transfer Center will take students to visit the University of Southern California (USC) and California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) in one day. To RSVP, students must visit the Transfer Center in Building 200, Room 212 to complete the required paperwork.
#TheStudentHour: Financial Literacy Workshop
5 – 6 p.m. | Register for the Financial Literacy workshop here
Learn top money management tips and how to make your money go further. This session will help students understand how to better manage financial aid, finances, basic budget principles, how to keep good credit, avoid financial pitfalls and graduate debt free.
