Resources for Black and African American Students

Student Resources

Black African-American Student Engagement Program (BAASE)

The purpose of the Black/African-American Student Engagement Program (BAASE) is to ensure ALL Black/African-American students thrive while attending Clovis Community College. This initiative focuses directly on supporting and uplifting students by providing the necessary resources that help students achieve their educational goals. BAASE hosts events and activities throughout the academic year to help build a sense of belonging and community.

Team

Sasha K. Fisher, Ed.M.

Student Success Coordinator

sasha.fisher@cloviscollege.edu

Clarke-Lauren Richard, M.S.

Counselor, Black Student Success

clarke-lauren.richard@cloviscollege.edu

Caryss Johnson Franklin

Senior Program Specialist

caryss.johnson@cloviscollege.edu

Akyia Ervin

Student Success Coordinator

akyia.ervin@cloviscollege.edu

Upcoming Events

September

Welcome Black

October

Transfer Day
HBCU/CCC Transfer Presentation
HBCU Fall Tour
HBCU Caravan
Super Saturday at Fresno State

November

Soul to Soul Fall Mixer
Registration for Spring 2025

December

Power Up Week

January

Welcome Black
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

February

Opening Day Ceremony
Allensworth Field Trip
ArtTalk
7th Annual African American Read-In
Scholarship Workshop
Self-Care Event

March

African American Male Education
Network & Development
(A2MEND) Conference

April

Black Student Success Week

May

BAASE End-of-Year Celebration
Commencement

June

Juneteenth Celebration

Employee Resources

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Examining Disparities in College Opportunity by Gender for Black Californians

In this report, The Campaign for College Opportunity share additional findings by gender exploring the graduation rates among California’s Black men and women in the California Community Colleges (CCC), the California State University (CSU), and the University of California (UC).

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African American Male Education Network Development (A2MEND)

The African American Male Education Network and Development (A²MEND) organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit led by African American male educators who utilize their scholarly and professional expertise to foster institutional change within California’s community college system to increase success of African American male students.

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Community Resources

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Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce

The Black Chamber of Commerce addresses the interests of the Black business community by delivering value-added services and opportunities to our members and the community at-large.

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African American Museum

One of Fresno’s preeminent cultural museums. The African American Museum expands knowledge for attendees of all ages through exclusive collections, exhibitions, events, and optional tours.

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West Fresno Family Resource Center

The West Fresno Family Resource Center provides opportunities for all young people to live a better life. The WFFRC strives to empower and support the West Fresno community to achieve optimal health and well-being. They are a trusted and respected community partner with a strong record of providing culturally and linguistically effective, neighborhood and community-based services, to more than 5,000 annually.

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