Fullerton College Celebrates Black Student Success Week | April 26 – 30
Fullerton College will participate in the statewide Black Student Success Week (BSSW) from April 26 – 30. The campus community has numerous opportunities to participate in workshops, webinars, and other events.
Black Student Success Week is a collaboration among multiple organizations, including the Community College League of California, African American Male Education Network and Development (A2MEND), UMOJA Program, the Academic Senate for the California Community Colleges (ASCCC), and the California Community College Chancellor’s Office.
Daily webinars will be held throughout the week from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. in what is being called “The Black Hour.” The webinars will share insights and approaches for improving student success among Black and African American students at California’s community colleges.
“I encourage you to join me at these activities and events,” said President Greg Schulz. “At the end of the week there will be an opportunity for the Fullerton College campus community to discuss the BSSW Black Hour Webinars and share ideas about how we can best support our Black/African American student population at Fullerton College.”
The webinar topics and registration links are listed below. Additional events may be added:
Monday, April 26 | 12 – 1 p.m.
Follow the Money: Unapologetically Supporting Black Students
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Tuesday, April 27 | 12 – 1 p.m.
The ADT Journey for African American Students
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Wednesday, April 28 | 12 – 1 p.m.
Equity and Black Representation in Higher Education Leadership
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Thursday, April 29 | 12 – 1 p.m.
A Legislative Briefing: Actively Advocating for Black Student Success
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Friday, April 30 | 12 – 1 p.m.
The Cost of Freedom: “Speaking Up to Diversify the Faculty Ranks”
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Friday, April 30 | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Fullerton College Black Student Success Week Debrief – A safe space to discuss the BSSW Black Hour Webinars and share ideas about how Fullerton College can best support the Black/African American student population.
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Additionally, the campus community is invited to help spread awareness of BSSW by downloading these Zoom backgrounds and using it throughout the week.
Fullerton College affirms that Black Lives Matter and commits to an antiracist paradigm
Fullerton College is committed to anti-racism. In the college’s anti-racism statement, Fullerton College affirms: “We stand together in this journey for equity and justice and must continually educate ourselves on best practices in anti-racism work to embody the change we are hoping to enact. We call on our colleagues to endorse this statement, mindful that such an endorsement carries with it the responsibility to engage in anti-racism work every day.”
Black Student Success Week provides Fullerton College faculty, staff, and students the opportunity to engage in this work. Fullerton College’s anti-racism statement can be read here.
