{"id":43,"date":"2018-02-05T08:34:00","date_gmt":"2018-02-05T16:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/umoja\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2026-04-08T15:13:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T22:13:02","slug":"mission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/umoja\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Welcome to the Palomar College<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"135\" data-attachment-id=\"108\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/umoja\/mission\/umoja-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/umoja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2018\/05\/Umoja-logo.jpg?fit=375%2C135&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"375,135\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Umoja logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/umoja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2018\/05\/Umoja-logo.jpg?fit=375%2C135&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/umoja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2018\/05\/Umoja-logo.jpg?resize=375%2C135&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Official Umoja Community lego\" class=\"wp-image-108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/umoja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2018\/05\/Umoja-logo.jpg?w=375&amp;ssl=1 375w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/umoja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2018\/05\/Umoja-logo.jpg?resize=264%2C95&amp;ssl=1 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/umoja\/join\/\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>JOIN UMOJA HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#3c844a;grid-template-columns:auto 32%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>UMOJA<\/strong> (<em>a Kiswahili word meaning unity<\/em>) is a community based program dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students. Through a holistic approach, the Umoja program encourages, engages, nurtures, and connects with students. Umoja creates a welcoming environment that fosters self-efficacy and a strong desire to succeed. Furthermore, Umoja encourages socially responsible leadership from students, not only in their communities but in the world as a whole.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"527\" data-attachment-id=\"669\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/umoja\/mission\/img_0448\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/umoja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2020\/05\/IMG_0448.jpg?fit=727%2C527&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"727,527\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_0448\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/umoja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2020\/05\/IMG_0448.jpg?fit=727%2C527&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/umoja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2020\/05\/IMG_0448.jpg?resize=727%2C527&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo of a student graduating\" class=\"wp-image-669 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/umoja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2020\/05\/IMG_0448.jpg?w=727&amp;ssl=1 727w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/umoja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2020\/05\/IMG_0448.jpg?resize=264%2C191&amp;ssl=1 264w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/umoja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2020\/05\/IMG_0448.jpg?resize=528%2C383&amp;ssl=1 528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mt-3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Benefits&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A supportive community of faculty, staff, and peers to help support your academic and personal journey here at Palomar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Career, academic, personal counseling and assistance with transferring to a 4-year institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Financial assistance with textbooks and course supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Umoja sponsored events and conferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Umoja Community scholarships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Cultural experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Academic excellence celebrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">College\/University transfer tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Mentoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Umoja Village Space access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Increased self-confidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Make new friends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Umoja Club membership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Currently enrolled at Palomar College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Interest in African American culture and experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Complete an Umoja application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Attend the Umoja Orientation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">One year commitment to participate in at least three (3) Umoja activities and\/or events each semester<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Meet with Umoja Counselor at least once per semester<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Palomar College UMOJA (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a community based program dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students. 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