UMOJA Community

It takes a village...

Fresno City College offers two student support programs, IDILE and SYMBAA, that are part of the Umoja community.

Umoja promotes student success and improved lifetime outcomes for all students through a curriculum that is responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas. When you are part of IDILE and/or SYMBAA, you are part of the larger community of Umoja.

Umoja is dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.

IDILE

The IDILE program, with an emphasis on the African American student experience, assists students in achieving success and is designed to increase the number of African American students transferring to four-year universities.

SYMBAA

The Fresno City College SYMBAA (Strengthening Young Minds by Academic Achievement) Program, provides services and support to assist with ensuring Fresno City College students are afforded the opportunity to transfer to a four-year university at UC/CSU/HBCU or any applicable college system, earn an AA/AS degree, certificates, and or vocational training.

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If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. ~African Proverb

Counseling Appointments

Dr. Arrie Smith, Counselor/Coordinator

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Arrie Smith

Phone: 559.443.8685
Email: arrie.smith@fresnocitycollege.edu

Ms. Erica Castillo, Counselor

Schedule an appointment with Ms. Erica Castillo

Phone: 559.442-8226
Email: erica.castillo@fresnocitycollege.edu

Tuesdays - Wednesdays

HOURS

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Fresno City College

Attn: Student Services - IDILE/SYMBAA
1101 E University Avenue
Fresno, CA 93741

559 442-8200 #8226

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Information

Eligibility

Criteria:

Enrolled in or has been enrolled in one or more Umoja cohort classes (Eng-1A, Afram-1, Couns-53, Math)
Meet with an Umoja counselor once a semester with an updated Student Education Plan
Uses or has used Umoja-sponsored resources, student services, or academic support services (tutoring, mentoring, etc.)
Participating or participated in at least two of the following Umoja-sponsored activities: Porch Talk, leadership activities, college tour, club, or campus event

Services Offered

Umoja is dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.

We provide:

Ongoing services and Supports

Priority registration*
“Village” space
Rituals and celebrations, such as Black Graduation and Middle Passage
Umoja club (PASU)
Business mixers (Community)
Tours of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) & local Universities
Awards
Connections to student government (ASG)
Community Involvement
Memorandum of understanding (MOUs) with four-year institutions*

Wraparound services