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Welcome to the African American Student Center
12/18/2007

The symbol of the African American Student Center (AASC) depicted on the front of our brochure is the Sankofa which is derived from the West African Akan people. “SE WO WERE FI NA WOSANKOFA A YENKYI”. Translated this means, “It is no taboo to return and fetch it when you forget.” This symbol of Wisdom and Learning teaches us, “in order to move forward, one must reclaim the past.”

Mission Statement

The AASC is committed to assisting African/African American/Black college students in successfully completing their degree programs. It provides retention and outreach programs and services that stimulate growth and development. The AASC is dedicated to preparing students for leadership and promotes academic excellence. The AASC is characterized by the African proverb, “It takes an entire village to raise one child” this is evident by the AASC's interconnectedness with the campus and surrounding community. These components enhance the educational experience of African/African American/Black students at Cal Poly Pomona, resulting in the enrichment of the entire community.

The goals of the AASC are to:

í Support the retention and graduation of Black/African/African American students

í Support all students at Cal Poly, Pomona in their efforts to become multiculturally competent

í Build a strong sense of community

í Promote awareness and utilization of campus resources

í Support opportunities for students to develop their creative abilities, communication, organizational and leadership skills

í Be a vital catalyst for increasing Black/African/African American student involvement in campus activities

í Strengthen the communication links between black clubs and organizations, black fraternities and sororities, the university and its resources.

The AASC is committed to developing students paraprofessionally. Opportunities for programming, administrative and customer service skills allow students to contribute to the success of the AASC and allow them to grow and explore their own leadership and professional development.

All programs and services sponsored by the African American Student Center are open to ALL students of Cal Poly Pomona.

Virtual Tour of the AASC
Welcome to our lobby

Visit the Student Assistants and Volunteers!

Check out books, journals, VHS and DVDs from our Library

The Coordinator is here to serve you!

Book the Madagascar Room to study or host a meeting.