Interested in learning more?
Please complete the Society of Scholars Interest Form and a Society of Scholars representative will contact you.
UMOJA SCHOLAR’S ACADEMY (BCCUSA)
Purpose:
The intent of BCCUSA is to provide access to African American students and others who would appreciate and benefit learning from the African Diaspora viewpoint. The commonality among these students will be an academic competitive spirit and the desire to attain an advanced education.
Goals:
- Obliterate the achievement gap for African Americans by instituting an alternative approach that considers the wholeness of the human being: mind, body and spirit
- Increase access to those populations that have historically experienced a wide achievement gap in academia
- Create a welcoming environment that encourages self-efficacy (one’s sense of self-efficacy can play a major role in how one approaches goals, tasks and challenges, Albert Bandura)
- Increase transfer rates to four-year institutions
- Personalize within the individual the desire to succeed
Benefits & Services:
- Dedicated Tutors
- Book Vouchers
- Virtual mentorship
- Virtual sister circle
- Virtual men’s huddle
- Virtual space and team activities
- Virtual Village Space
- Virtual Fieldtrip
- Virtual Study Hall
- Access to Technology
- Priority Registration
- Cultural Events & Field Trips
- Dedicated Counselor
- Semester check-in
- Team Building & Semester Break Activities
- Cohort Classes
- Specialized Career, Graduation & Transfer Assistance
- Scholarships
For More Information Contact:
Shannon Penn, UMOJA Coordinator
Email: shannonpenn@peralta.edu
Skyler Barton, LC Counselor
Email: sbarton@peralta.edu
IGNITE Scholars
The mission of IGNITE Scholars is to help you, a first-time college student, obtain an associate degree in two to three years and direct you to the right classes to transfer to a four-year college or university and possibly earn and AAT/AST degree. This innovative cohort program provides intensive support and early planning to help you succeed in college.
BCC’s Society of Scholars are cohort-based, meaning students take classes with the same group of students and move forward together to reach their educational goals. This enables students to have a support system within their peers, building relationships and connections with one another as they help each other succeed. This peer support is in addition to the support they also receive from BCC’s dedicated instructors and counselors who provide valuable support services such as individual counseling, tutoring, mentoring, and educational planning — all to ensure a successful transfer to jobs and/or a four-year university.
Society of Scholars Benefits
- Free books for core classes
- 2 years of free tuition
- CSU/UC application workshops
- Virtual Study Hall
- Collaborative learning in the classroom; a supportive community of peers, instructors, and counselors
- Access to Society of Scholars counselors
- Creation of a comprehensive student education plan (SEP) for transfer
- Priority registration
- Field trips, Conferences
- Guest speakers, interactive learning environment, and much more
Society of Scholars and Equity Model: Six Student Success Factors
- Directed: students have a goal and know how to achieve it
- Focused: students stay on track—keeping their eyes on the prize
- Nurtured: students feel somebody wants to help them to succeed
- Engaged: students actively participate in class and extracurricular activities
- Connected: students feel like they are part of the college community
- Valued: students’ skills, talents, abilities and experiences are recognized; they have opportunities to contribute on campus and feel their contributions are appreciated.
Society of Scholars Counselors
Interested in learning more?
Please complete the Society of Scholars Interest Form and a Society of Scholars representative will contact you.
Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes in-person with a Permission Number
11/12 at 12:00am - |
Last Day to File for PASS/NO PASS Grading Option
12/06 at 12:00am - |
Final Exams
12/07 at 12:00am - 12/13 |
Fall Semester Ends
12/13 at 12:00am - |
Final Grades Due
12/20 at 12:00am - |
Building Blocks of Financial Wellness
11/05 at 05:00pm - 06:00pm | Room 431
BCC's Hispanic Serving Institution team is offering financial wellness workshops sponsored by Patelco Credit Union. These workshops will cover the basics of budgeting, saving, credit building, and financial planning, to simplify financial education topics and make the path to financial freedom easy and accessible! Dinner will be available to all who RSVP!
CSU Application Workshop
11/10 at 11:00am - 01:00pm | Room 126
A CSU East Bay Rep will be holding 2 workshop events at BCC to help students with the CSU application. Click the button below to RSVP and reach out to bcc-careertransfercenter@peralta.edu if you have any questions.
UC Berkeley Food Systems Career Panel
11/05 at 04:00pm - 07:00pm | Atrium
Join the UC Berkeley Food Institute for an inspiring panel featuring professionals across the food system — from regenerative agriculture to policy advocacy. Enjoy dinner, networking, and insights on building equitable, sustainable careers in food and agriculture. Advanced Registration Required.
STEM Speaker Series
11/05 at 12:20pm - 01:20pm | Room 422
CSU East bay representatives will present about the university and their STEM programs. Food will be provided for all who RSVP!