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The LACCD African American Outreach Initiative

Presented By: Mark E. Henderson Ed. D. The LACCD African American Outreach Initiative. Learning Outcomes. Participants will learn how to implement an African American Outreach Initiative at their college/institution.

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The LACCD African American Outreach Initiative

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  1. Presented By: Mark E. Henderson Ed. D The LACCD African American Outreach Initiative

  2. Learning Outcomes • Participants will learn how to implement an African American Outreach Initiative at their college/institution. • Participants will learn how to design a blueprint/framework for initiatives. • Participants will understand the articulation agreement process with Historically Black Colleges and Universities. • Participants will learn how to leverage resources to meet the needs of similar initiatives. • Participants will develop an understanding of how to use data to drive decision-making.

  3. AAOI History • Chancellor’s Initiative • Board of Trustees • HBCUs Visitation • Monthly Meetings

  4. District and Campus Data • African American Enrollment • District = 16% (32,953) • ELAC = 2% • WLAC = 41% • Southwest = 68% • African American First Generation Status • District = 30% • African American Completion • African American Persistence

  5. African American Students in LACCD

  6. Assessment Data

  7. Males by Entering StatusFall 2008

  8. Persistence

  9. Mission The African American Outreach Initiative (AAOI) is a district-wide collaboration of faculty, staff and administrators dedicated to improving the access and success rates of African American students in LACCD. The AAOI serves as a liaison and focuses on the following areas: • Community Ambassadors • Transfer Opportunities • Student Support Programs • Event Planning

  10. Blueprint • Purpose • Target Four Areas: • Community Ambassadors • Transfer Opportunities • HBCU Articulation Agreements • Event Planning • Goals • Objectives • Action Steps • Needs

  11. The Blueprint

  12. The Blueprint

  13. Community Ambassadors • Recruitment • Training • Tools and Resources

  14. HBCU Articulation Agreements

  15. HBCU Articulation Agreements

  16. Completed Howard Hampton Fort Valley North Carolina A & T Savannah Dillard Clark Paine Albany State In Progress Alabama State Grambling Lincoln Morehouse Spelman Xavier Status of HBCU Articulation Agreements with the LACCD

  17. Umoja - District • Consortium Fee • Summer Institute • District-wide meetings • State Co-chair • West Los Angeles College • Los Angeles Trade Technical College • Regional Symposium

  18. Umoja – WLAC • Organizing Principles • Minimum requirements for students • Academic Component: West LA College • Learning Community Model (African American emphasis) • Administrative Component • Organizational Component • Support Services Component

  19. Unity - LATTC • Organizing Principles • Minimum requirements for students • Academic Component: LATTC • Learning Community Model (African American emphasis) • Administrative Component • Organizational Component • Support Services Component

  20. Event Planning • Support of Board and Foundation • District-wide Events • Sponsorships: • Angel City Classic • The College Expo • A2mend Conference • CSU Super Sunday

  21. Current College Activities • Brothers Beyond the Color (LASC) - Dr. Patrick Jefferson • Sister 2 Hermana (LASC) – Erika Miller

  22. Model

  23. Why it works at LASC • Enrollment • Currently enrolled: 48 students • Over 100 students supported • System is being developed to track current and former students of the program • Collaboration across campus: • Assessment and placement, financial aid, career center, tutoring, Learning Assistance Success Center, and counseling • Field trips to visit colleges and conferences • Support staff that truly cares about this population

  24. Completed Projects • Campus • Website • Brochure • AAOI email address

  25. Website

  26. CHALLENGES Funding Internal/External Leverage funds Diversity of Colleges Lack of African American Faculty Communication Curriculum Development Support (i.e. reassigned time, space, etc). Leadership changes OPPORTUNITIES Campus Teams Support District Academic Senate Board of Trustees Chancellor Diversity of Colleges HBCU Tour Counselors, Financial Aid, Articulation Officers Challenges & Opportunities

  27. Contact Information

  28. Q&A

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