The Summer Learning Institute (SLI) is an intensive retreat designed for Umoja Community program staff. The training focuses on immersing attendees in the philosophy, pedagogy, theoretical foundations, and best practices based on the Umoja Community model. Educators from California Community Colleges have the opportunity to engage in courageous and bold discussions with other Umoja Community program staff. Participants are encouraged to attend as a college team, as they are given the opportunity to discuss and refine their programs based on information learned at the institute. Examples of content presented at the SLI include program structure and implementation, elements of African customs and rituals, and cultural applications for teaching English, math, and college success/guidance courses.
REGISTRATION
Registration: The registration is $650 per person and covers all meals [Monday lunch and dinner; Tuesday through Thursday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; and Friday breakfast and bagged lunch], all materials, internet in meeting space and internet in sleeping room, and resort fee.
Travel Information: You are responsible for your flight and other travel arrangements for this event. The closest airport is the San Diego International Airport.
Attire: Attendees are encourage to dress comfortably. In addition, please bring a white outfit for the White Ceremony on Friday.
Groung Transportation: Loews Coronado Bay Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service therefore you should secure Super Shuttle ($18 per person) which is located across the street from the Airport Baggage Claim. There are also taxi service, Uber, and Lyft available to travel to the hotel resort. If possible, we encourage you to share rides.
Hotel Reservations: Lodging is not included in the registration fee and you are responsible for making your own room reservations. There are two ways to make reservations. You can make reservations online via https://book.passkey.com/go/UmojaSLI or you can call the hotel reservation line at 800-235-6397. When calling you will need to provide the agent with the group name -- Umoja Community Education Foundation. The room rates are as follows: $175 ++ single and double, $195++, and $215++ Quad.
Hotel Parking: $19 daily/overnight parking and $33 valet parking.
Scholarship Requirements (limited number available):
1. Scholarship will cover only Registration
2. Have not attended an SLI
3. Full time or Adjunct
4. Core Umoja Team member
5. Statement from Scholarship recipients 30 days following SLI explaining how their SLI experience impacted them professionally and/or personally.
6. Send requests to info@umojacommunity.org
LOCATION
Hotel: Loews Coronado Bay Resort, 4000 Coronado Bay Road, Coronado, CA 92118
Hotel Reservations: Lodging is not included in the registration fee and you are responsible for making your own room reservations. There are two ways to make reservations. You can make reservations online via https://book.passkey.com/go/UmojaSLI or you can call the hotel reservation line at 800-235-6397. When calling you will need to provide the agent with the group name -- Umoja Community Education Foundation. The room rates are as follows: $175 ++ single and double, $195++, and $215++ Quad.
Travel Information: You are responsible for your flight and other travel arrangements for this event. The closest airport is the San Diego International Airport.
Groung Transportation: Loews Coronado Bay Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service therefore you should secure Super Shuttle ($18 per person) which is located across the street from the Airport Baggage Claim. There are also taxi service, Uber, and Lyft available to travel to the hotel resort. If possible, we encourage you to share rides.
Hotel Parking: $19 daily/overnight parking and $33 valet parking.
Presentation materials
Schedule
Final Program
“I’m no longer accepting the things I cannot change...I’m
changing the things I cannot accept.” Angela Davis
Day One 6/11
Day Two 6/12
Day Three 6/ 13
Day Four 6/14
Final Day 6/15