{"id":12224,"date":"2026-04-08T14:51:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T21:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/studentsuccess\/?page_id=12224"},"modified":"2026-08-31T15:53:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T22:53:38","slug":"2026-black-student-success-week-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/studentsuccess\/office-for-student-success\/black-student-success-2\/2026-black-student-success-week-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Evening Drop-In Assistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 \ud83d\udcc5<\/strong><\/strong> Tuesdays and Wednesdays on August 25-26 and September 1-2, 8-9, and 15-16 (2026)
<\/strong>\ud83d\udd52 4:30 p.m. \u2013 6:30 p.m.
\ud83d\udccd H-104, San Marcos Campus

\ud83d\udfe2 No Registration Required<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have questions about classes, registration, counseling, or campus resources? The Black & Latino Student Success team is ready to support you.

Join us during our Drop-In Assistance sessions to receive personalized guidance, get connected to resources, and take the next step toward your educational goals. Whether you\u2019re a new, continuing, or returning student, we\u2019re here to help.

No appointment needed. Just stop by.<\/strong>

Services include:
* Enrollment and registration support
* Class planning assistance
* Resource referrals
* Campus navigation
* Counseling appointment scheduling

Students are served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions? Email studentsuccess@palomar.edu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SDSU Third Annual Black Transfer Student Success Conference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5<\/strong> SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
<\/strong>10:30am – 4:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udfe2 Submit Conference Participation Interest Form to Reserve your Spot!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Black Transfer Student Success Conference<\/a> aims to connect with community colleges and prospective Black transfer students by featuring a keynote speaker, workshops and sessions focused on the admission process, campus resources and community building. Enjoy the food and performances, plus take advantage of the opportunity to network with different departments and student organizations across campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions? Email studentsuccess@palomar.edu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A2MEND 2027 Annual Summit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 <\/strong> MARCH 4-5, 2027<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd35 Registration Details Coming Soon
 
Join us as we bring together Black male college students and educators to encourage and find innovative ideas to increase the success of Black male students in California\u2019s community college system.  The summit <\/a>is hosted by the African American Male Education Network & Development (A\u00b2MEND), a nonprofit comprising African American male educators, who voluntarily use their professional expertise to operate a statewide mentoring program for Black male college students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions? Email studentsuccess@palomar.edu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Past Events (2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Black Student Success Week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, a coalition of leaders within the California Community Colleges established the first annual Black Student Success Week. The seventh annual Black Student Success Week is scheduled to take place April 20-24, 2026. This year’s theme is “Revolution: Re(Defining) Black Student Success.” We invite you to join our Palomar College community for in-person and virtual webinars centering Black student success. These events are open to all Palomar College students and employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5<\/strong> MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26ab Past Event<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Student Success Welcome Event<\/strong> & Webinar<\/strong> (From Designation to Declaration: BSIs Lead in California <\/strong>)
11:30 a.m. \u2013 1:30 p.m., LRC-438
* Free lunch will be provided. No registration required.

About this session: Join us to kick-off Black Student Success Week (BSSW) with welcoming remarks from Dr. Taneisha Hellon, followed by food, community, and the first BSSW webinar. This Webinar examines the rise of Black Serving Institutions (BSIs) in California, tracing the historical context and policy evolution through Senate Bill 1348, followed by the rapid growth of BSI-designated institutions across the state. Participants will hear directly from leaders at BSI colleges about how they are operationalizing Black Servingness. This conversation will explore how California institutions are adapting policy to drive campus-level transformation and redefine what it means to lead with intentionality in service of Black student success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5<\/strong> TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26ab Past Event<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ROI as Economic Liberation: Higher Education\u2019s Moral Obligation <\/strong>
12:00 p.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m., Webinar
* Webinar Registration Required<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About this session: This Webinar asserts return on investment (ROI) and economic mobility as critical measures of Black student success. Speakers will examine how institutions must shift their framing away from access-focused metrics toward outcomes that produce true economic mobility. Through a discussion of completion, workforce alignment, wages, and long-term mobility, this conversation challenges higher education to redefine ROI as a structural commitment that ensures Black students experience tangible economic returns upon completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating a Transfer Foundation: The Nuts & Bolts <\/strong>
2:00 p.m. \u2013 3:30 p.m., MD-217 
* Light snacks will be provided. No registration required.

About this session: The Transfer Center is hosting this workshop for students beginning their college journey. The session will introduce essential resources needed for transfer planning, including Math and English placement, college pathways, the Palomar College Catalog, general education, and major preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5<\/strong> WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No More Gatekeeping: Redesigning Math Pathways for Servingness <\/strong>
12:00 p.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m., Webinar
* Webinar Registration Required<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About this session: Transfer-level math remains one of the most significant academic barriers to completion for many students. This session focuses on teaching and learning strategies that support Black students\u2019 success in these courses. Participants will learn how math pathways can be intentionally structured to accelerate progress, close completion gaps, and align instructional practice with Black Servingness. Panelists will discuss policy, pedagogy, and institutional redesign efforts that remove structural barriers while maintaining rigor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Umoja Student Panel: Stories of Success and HBCU Experience <\/strong>
1:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m., LRC-438
*Free lunch will be provided. No registration required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About this session: Hear directly from our Palomar students who visited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) during spring break as they share reflections on campus culture, academics, and community. Panelists will discuss how these experiences influenced their college perspectives and answer audience questions about exploring HBCUs firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5<\/strong> THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26ab Past Event<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basic Needs Support is Institutional Infrastructure, Not Intervention <\/strong>
12:00 p.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m., Webinar
* Webinar Registration Required<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About this session: In this Webinar, we will present findings from the 2025 Real College Basic Needs Survey, using disaggregated data to illustrate the most significant barriers faced by postsecondary students, including Black and African American students. This session will explore how institutions must operationalize support for food, housing, mental health, and financial stability needs, and develop these resources as part of institutional infrastructure rather than peripheral services. This discussion reframes student support as an institutional responsibility central to Black Servingness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We Outside: Grounded in Community <\/strong>
1:00 p.m. \u2013 2:15 p.m., SU-30
* Light snacks and water will be provided. No registration required.

About this session: A relaxing walk across the Arboretum focusing on wellness and taking a break from daily stress, as we approach the end of the spring semester. The walk encourages you to step away from your routine, get fresh air, and spend time reflecting and decompressing in a supportive environment. The session provides an opportunity to slow down, have casual conversation, and take a moment to prioritize mental well-being. We will also discuss healthy ways to de-stress and highlight campus programs available to students who need resources. Meet at SU-30<\/a>. Bring comfortable closed toed walking shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5<\/strong><\/strong> FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26ab Past Event<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Data is Black Power: Reclaiming the Story of Black Student Success <\/strong>
12:00 p.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m., Webinar
* Webinar Registration Required<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About this session: The closing Webinar will focus on statewide student success outcomes for Black students. Participants will engage with current data on access, completion, transfer, and outcomes to assess both progress and the gaps that persist. The conversation will explore how institutions can use transparent, disaggregated data to drive improvement, inform policy, and advocate for sustained investment to continue driving outcomes for students and graduates. Finally, the session will advocate for documenting Black student success to ensure its continued growth and visibility, thereby rewriting and reclaiming the narrative.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A2MEND 2026 Annual Summit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5<\/strong> THURSDAY, MARCH 5 & FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26ab Past Event<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us as we bring together Black male college students and educators to encourage and find innovative ideas to increase the success of Black male students in California\u2019s community college system.  The summit is hosted by the African American Male Education Network & Development (A\u00b2MEND), a nonprofit comprising African American male educators, who voluntarily use their professional expertise to operate a statewide mentoring program for Black male college students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CCC2HBCU Fall Caravan at Palomar College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5<\/strong> MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26ab Past Event<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are invited to attend the 2025 HBCU Fall Caravan here at Palomar College on October 27, 2025! This is an exciting opportunity for California Community College (CCC) students to learn about transfer pathways to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This event will feature admissions representatives from over 20 HBCUs, providing students with valuable information on academic programs, admission opportunities, and hands on assistance. Whether you’re exploring your transfer options or ready to apply, this is a great opportunity to connect directly with HBCU representatives and take the next step in your educational journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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