Afrocentric College Prep
The Afrocentric College Preparatory program(s) focuses on multiple aspects of education committed to evaluating voices to create a campus culture that is not only tolerant but creates an environment that is inviting and develops a system of belonging for our students interested in learning about the African Diaspora.
To achieve our goals, students begin their journey of having critical consciousness by providing them with skills to adopt an internal gaze to build self-awareness in navigating our greater community, use their creativity such as music and spoken word to enhance public sharing, develop educational and social justice projects that benefit the community, and gives them a platform to express their wisdom and insights to create agency.
OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
L.E.A.D: Legacy Education for Afrocentric Development
LEAD's primary goal is to encourage high school students regardless of culture and background to pursue:
- Build a network of culturally-led curriculum focused developing agency.
- Work to address the unique challenges faced by Black students
- While providing them with the necessary resources and opportunities to thrive.
The LEAD Program also plays a crucial role in supporting Black student success. Focused on providing leadership programming, ongoing academic support, restorative justice services, and leadership conferences to empower Black students.
Learning outcomes include:
- Provide leadership programming and ongoing academic support during and after school.
- Offer restorative justice services, including behavior coaching, curriculum, and a restorative plan.
- Organize leadership conferences to promote leadership, student voice, and expose students to Black community leaders
UBUNTU or "HUMANITY" commonly translated as "I am because we are",
Helps introduces high students to a unique college experience buidling:
- Strong academic and critical thinking skills through project management
- Develops leadership by exposing students to different elements of the college experience
- Helps develop a since of community and belonging
All while offering a dynamic curriculum that integrates leadership, college preparation, and culturally relevant themes for support of Black and Afrocentric students.
In order to enroll in the Summer Symposium, complete an application.
The 2025 Summer Symposium will be held on June 22nd - 26th and more information on how to register will be coming soon.
Should students, faculty, or staff desire support, encouragement, or connection about our programs or have a general question, Please contact:
Marcus LeGrand
Afrocentric Student Program and College Prep Coordinator
Central Oregon Community College
541.330.4376
mlegrand2@cocc.edu
