{"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":"2026-07-16T15:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T22:27:08","slug":"mission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/umoja\/","title":{"rendered":"Umoja Village"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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UMOJA<\/strong> (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>

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