CSUN CENTERS/INSTITUTES ANNUAL REPORT FORM

2013-2014

Deadline for submission: September 15, 2014

Academic Year: / 2013-2014 – Inactive; waiting for rechartering
Name of Center/Institute: / DuBois-Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement
Name of Director: / Dr. Cedric Hackett
Mail Drop: / 8315
Website address: / Under Development
College/Department: / Social & Behavioral Sciences
Department of Africana Studies
Year Chartered: / 1997
Charter Expiration Date: / 2019
List office or space utilized by center: / SN 213
Provide a paragraph on how the center/institute’s reported activities meets or aligns with the centers stated goals:
The mission of the DuBois-Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement (DHIAA) is to promote student success through community and campus partnerships. We will cultivate active and collaborative partnerships with faculty, staff andstudentsacross the CSUN campus community; work with local groups and organizations in Los Angeles County; and provide service to cultural and educational institutions in the community.This institute was re-chartered this past fall and was inactive during the 2013-2014 period. In the upcoming year we will be pursuing a variety of activities that squarely align with our mission. Please attached Business Plan for additional details.
List faculty associated/affiliated with center:
  • Dr. Marquita Gammage
  • Dr. Aimee Glocke
  • Dr. Sheba Lo

List Advisory Board or Community Board Members:
  • Dr. Virginia Hathaway, Young Black Scholars
  • Dr. Chris Holmes, University Counseling Services
  • Shante Morgan, University Advancement/ Alumni Association
  • Moya Ojarigi, Inner Child Artistry Leadership Academy

2014/15 Business Plan

DuBois-Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

California State University, Northridge

  1. Mission of Center: (How will the center carry out its mission over the next 12 months?)

The mission of the DuBois-Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement (DHIAA) is to promote student success through community and campus partnerships. We will cultivate active and collaborative partnerships with faculty, staff andstudentsacross the CSUN campus community; work with local groups and organizations in Los Angeles County; and provide service to cultural and educational institutions in the community.

The institute will continue to pursue internal and external support to carry out its stated goals and approaches to academic achievement and civic engagement. The director will continue to work with the college’s development officers to seek out funding sources to support our initiatives.

  1. Vision for the Year:

The institute’s vision for the year includes the establishment of the DHIAA advisory board. The first initial meeting will occur in the fall 2014 semester. The role of the advisory board will be to develop an institutional effort towards student success.

The DHIAA has identified five approaches to ensure that African-American and other marginalized groups are obtaining the academic and community support needed for success. They include a mentoring program; targeted outreach/ programming; community engagement opportunities; focused retention efforts; and leadership development.

  1. Main Objectives:

The main objectives for the year are to (1) secure funding from internal campus sources such as the Instructionally Related Activities; University Student Union, Inc.; Campus Quality fee; and external sources. The director will work with the Director of Social and Behavioral Sciences to pursue foundation grant opportunities and partnerships. Another objective (2) will be the establishment of the DHIAA’s web presence, including social media platforms.

  1. Strategies:

Strategies will include (1)developing co-curricular opportunities in my instructional practices to promote scholarly inquiry for students, staff and faculty; community engagement and collaboration to work as a bridge for access to higher education among aspiring students; and partnership development.

The six unit release time (2) in the academic year will provide more incentive to carry out the institute’s goals and initiatives. We are hoping that the support of release will increase our revenue generating efforts.

We will continue our strategic approach (3)of developing highly visible yearly creative reports, showcasing our progress, cutting edge contributions, and innovative approaches to equitable transformative outcomes.

Working with existing university units (4) whose role is to outreach, recruit, and retain students from the k-12 is another aim in order to promote our new brand (i.e. Department of Africana studies and new curriculum).

Community agency collaboration (5) will be another way to make our product more attractive.

  1. Plans for Revenue Enhancement:

I will work with Shawna Dark, Francis Solano, and Anne Robinson to establish a plan for building revenue streams for various initiatives. For example, we began a dialogue regarding possible funders for an African American Youth Leadership Symposium or conference. I will also continue to pursue internal funds, in kind gifts, and sponsorships.

  1. What do you see as the centers most important strengths and core competencies this year?

The Institute’s strength is our ability to attract students to assist with campus and community initiatives.

  1. Significant challenges the center faces this year:

Website presence to showcase what the institute has been doing over the past years continues to be a challenge. Another challenge is the time and effort it takes to run an institute.

  1. Explain the fundamentals of the center’s operation over the next 12 months. Include a budget plan:

The Institute will continue to implement and develop signature programs that focus on our stated goals and initiatives (e.g. Academic targets, community objectives, and scholarly inquiry). Specifically, we will develop learning opportunities for students, staff, and faculty to promote scholarship preparation; provide leadership and social development training to at risk students; provide space for scholarly collaborations; and continue the search for fiscal and in-kind support to carry out our mission.

Signature Programs with DHIAA sponsorship or direct involvement:

  1. Annual Silent Auction and Recognition Ceremony
  2. Bi-Annual Men of Color Enquiry & Student Research Poster Session
  3. DHIAA Distinguished Visitor Lecture Series
  4. Community Engagement Partnerships
  5. K-12 Partnerships (i.e. African American Youth Leadership Conference, Impact Assemblies in the K-12)

Budget Projection for 2014-15

Student Personnel$4000

MOC Enquiry/ Poster Session$8000

DVSP$5000

K-12 Partnerships$8000

Programming$2000

Total$27,000