The Umoja Program is an academic learning community and resource. A Kiswahili word meaning “Unity”, Umoja engages students in culturally responsive curriculum, supporting the legacy of the African Diaspora.The program is dedicated to increasing the retention and graduation rates of African-Americans as well as other underrepresented student populations at SJCC.The program incorporates academic and personal counseling as student support services. Umoja advances academic excellence, community building and student leadership as its program goals.
Umoja Student Profile and Writing Prompt.