The purpose of the Regional Symposia is to bring together Umoja program faculty, staff, and students to learn from each other “in community.” Symposia are a one-day INDABA (a deep discussion) focusing on topics designed to strengthen Umoja programs and share culturally responsive strategies with community college practitioners. The symposia are held once a year in both Northern and Southern California. The Symposia provides current Umoja practitioners an opportunity to network and explore strategies to strengthen their programs. Also, students gather and have a chance to share their perspectives on how Umoja educators can best serve them.
2013 Regional Symposia – Umoja Practices in Action
Northern California Host Campus: Skyline College
Southern California Host Campus: Fullerton College
2012 Regional Symposia – If I Were Your Teacher, I Would…
Northern California Host Campus: Diablo Valley College
Southern California Host Campus: El Camino College
2011 Regional Symposia – Oral Traditions (The Grio)
Northern California Host Campus: De Anza College
Southern California Host Campus: San Diego City College
2010 Regional Symposia – Umoja Practitioners
Northern California Host Campus: Los Medanos College
Southern California Host Campus: Long Beach City College
2009 Regional Symposia – How does it feel to be a problem?
Northern California Host Campus: Napa Valley College
Southern California Host Campus: San Bernardino Valley College
2008 Regional Symposia – Umoja Community Status and Learning Community Design
Northern California: Westin Hotel, San Francisco
Southern California: Westin Hotel, Los Angeles