The 20th Annual Umoja Conference presents the Fall Faculty Institute, which is a specialized faculty track for the deeper exploration of the theme,
“Voices of the Future: Elevating Student Leadership and Agency!”
We invite all college faculty to join us for a specialized conference track that emphasizes the importance of culturally responsive pedagogy, counseling, and assessment. Workshops in this institute will demonstrate practical applications of Umoja's instructional and cultural practices, and the African-centered pedagogical framework. This special conference track will leverage innovative thinking and evidence-based principles that accelerate learning and belonging for Black college students, while also exploring ways to diminish the educational inequities impacting student success.
- When is the Faculty Institute? Thursday, October 31st through Saturday, November 2nd, 2024. There will be sessions held throughout each day.
- Where is the Faculty Institute? In Downtown Los Angeles, at the JW Marriott. The address is: 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015. You may use the following link to book your reservations: Umoja Community Education Foundation Annual Conference - Start your reservation (passkey.com)
- Who is the Faculty Institute for? This institute is for those who serve Umoja Programs as instructional or counseling faculty. The institute is also for any active faculty member within the California Community Colleges, CSUs and/or UCs. Umoja Program Coordinators are also welcomed to register for this specialized track.
- How much is the registration for the Faculty Institute? Registration is $775, and it includes unlimited access to the Umoja Conference.
- Where can I register for the Faculty Institute? Umoja XX Conference 2024 Tickets, Thu, Oct 31, 2024 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite
- Will this Faculty Institute supplement/supplant the mandatory professional development outlined in the MOU? Attendance at this institute can satisfy MOU mandated training for Umoja Practitioners who teach Umoja Courses or have Umoja Counseling Loads.
- Who can I contact with questions about the Faculty Institute? Please contact Miss Myia Williams, the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, at mwilliams@umojacommunity.org, or call our office at (916)661-6455, and ask to be connected!
