Counselor/Coordinator
Marvin H. Thompson, III
Email: mthompson@peralta.edu
Office Location: L-215C
Hours of Operation:
Wednesdays- Thursdays: 8:00AM – 5:00PM
UMOJA Scholars Program Benefits & REQUIREMENTS
Program Benefits
- Diverse academic enrichment workshops
- Campus tours at local four-year universities
- Dedicated academic and personal counseling assistance
- Mentorship providing guidance for academic, career, and personal growth
- Provide transfer support and planning for pathways to UCs, CSUs, and HBCUs.
- Statewide conferences and symposia hosted by the Umoja Community Education Foundation
Program Requirements
- Apply to the Umoja Program
- Complete a Student Education Plan (SEP)
- Meet with the Umoja Counselor twice (2x) a semester
- Attend Umoja program activities and take an active role in events
- Submit the FAFSA and California College Promise Grant applications.
Who We Are
Umoja, (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students. We believe that when the voices and histories of students are deliberately and intentionally recognized, the opportunity for self-efficacy emerges and a foundation is formed for academic success. Umoja actively serves and promotes student success for all students through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas.
The Umoja Community seeks to help students experience themselves as valuable and worthy of an education. The Umoja Community gains meaning through its connection to the African Diaspora. African and African American intellectual, cultural, and spiritual gifts inform Umoja Community values and practices. The Umoja Community seeks to nurture knowledge of and pride in these treasures. The learning experience within the Umoja Community will provide each individual the opportunity to add their voice and their story to the collective voices and stories of the African Diaspora.