MSJC Call to Action
Radical Reduction of Opportunity Gaps for our African American and Black Students
In alignment with the California Community College's Chancellors Office declaration for a system-wide Call to Action against structural and systemic racism, Mt. San Jacinto College is mobilizing to actively strategize and take immediate and swift action to eradicate racism on our campus that impacts students, faculty, classified professionals and administrators.
The Mt. San Jacinto Community College District Board of Trustees on Thursday, June 25, 2020, unanimously adopted a resolution supporting dismantling systemic racism and ensuring the success of African American and Black students at MSJC.
Learn more: MSJC Equity Pledge | MSJC Call to Action Presentation | Strategic Equity Plan 2021-2024
Action: Centering the Voices of our African American and Black Leaders, Professionals and Students
Action: Reduction of Opportunity Gaps -Finalize Strategic Equity Plan
Action: Mandatory Professional Development & Learning for Administrators/Classified Professionals and Full-Time Faculty and Creating opportunities for professional development for Associate Faculty
Action: Faculty/Staff Representation & Diversification
Action: Equity Guided Pathways focused on African American and Black Students
Action: Academic Support & Student Support Practices and Services
Action: Institutional Policy and Administrative Procedure Review andRevision
Action: Creating Community and Belonging for our African American and Black Students
How can I answer the call?
A2MEND
Members of the A2MEND Charter are dedicated to academic success, leadership development, community service, and mentoring.
Advisor(s) Name/Email: Joyce Johnson, jajohnso@msjc.edu
UndocuDREAMers
We seek to provide resources to all our students in support of their educational journey. The purpose of this resource is to provide access to students, their families, and the college community information related to resources specifically for DACA, AB540, and Dreamers.
Contact Info: eopsoffice@msjc.edu
EOPS
EOPS is a student support programs funded by the state of California (under Title 5) designed to recruit and retain students who are economically, socially, and educationally disadvantaged by providing them with the tools and resources to help them achieve their educational goals.
Contact Info: eopsoffice@msjc.edu
Umoja Community
Meeting Day/Time: Wednesdays | 12pm
Umoja will be hosting weekly meetings and you are all invited. The 1st and 3rd Wednesdays will be our structured meetings where we discuss Black and African-American historical, current, and personally events to engage in culturally relevant learning. The 2nd and 4th Wednesdays will serve as what we call "The Porch". This is a learning environment that is open, respectful and playful. The porch can often be candid and sometimes even painful, but the Umoja family is there to help you deal with the pain you are dealing with.
C-BLACC
Council of Black Leaders Achieving Community Change. C-B.L.A.C.C. serves as the conduit of the collective voices of the African-American and Black community, wise counsel to the President and Executive Cabinet, and unifying support to all the African-American and Black student and professional groups at MSJC.
Sankofa
We are committed to fostering solidarity within the Mt. San Jacinto College District and amplifying the African-American and Black student voice.Ujima
Ujima will serve as a viable and visible organization dedicated to the empowerment of African-American and Black identified faculty, classified professionals, administrators and students at MSJC.
Vision Resource Center (requires login)
You too can become a partner in giving to the success of our African American/Black Students. MSJC Foundation offers numerous opportunities to give and show support.
- MSJC Foundation Payroll Deduction Form
- For More Information visit the MSJC Foundation page.