June 10 – 12, 2026
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel • Sacramento, California
For Umoja-affiliated faculty, program staff, and administrators
Teams of up to 5 participants encouraged
About the Institute
The Umoja Community Education Foundation is excited to announce the 2026 Summer Learning Institute (SLI), taking place June 10–12, 2026 in Sacramento, California at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel. This intensive institute is designed for faculty, program staff, and administrators affiliated with Umoja Community programs, offering a valuable opportunity for professional development, collaboration, and collective reflection on our work supporting Black student success.
The Summer Learning Institute immerses attendees in the philosophy, pedagogy, curriculum, and theoretical foundations of the Umoja Community model. Educators and practitioners from California Community Colleges will engage in communal learning, meaningful dialogue and collaborative planning to refine and sustain Umoja Community at their institutions. Attendees will explore educational practices that stimulate the genius of our students while strengthening Umoja programs across campuses.
What to Expect
Throughout the institute, attendees will collaborate with colleagues through presentations, discussions, keynotes, and interactive sessions that support program development and deepen understanding of Umoja's practices. College teams are encouraged to attend to collectively build shared strategies and strengthen overall implementation of Umoja.
Hotel Accommodations
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel
*Rooms to be reserved by May 15th
*Checking Out: AM of June 12th
A hotel room block with discounted rates has been secured for SLI participants.
After completing your Eventbrite registration, you will receive the link to reserve your hotel room within the conference room block.
Official Agenda
| Time | Agenda Item |
|---|---|
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Communal Breakfast |
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Welcoming, Libation and Centering |
| 10:00am – 11:00am | Keynote Session I |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Indaba I: Dialogue and Application |
| 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Communal Lunch |
| 1:30pm – 2:00pm | SLI Occupy Study Spaces UGI Asynchronous Learning |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Umoja Breakout Tracks: Presentation Panels
|
| 3:00pm – 3:30pm | Coffee Break and Ustawi |
| 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Activation Labs by Track Administration Track
|
| 5:10pm – 5:30pm | General Closing |
| 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Evening Community Building Mixer Prepare to Introduce Yourself! |
| Time | Agenda Item |
|---|---|
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Communal Breakfast |
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Welcoming, Recalling, and Connecting |
| 10:00am – 11:15am | General Session: Umoja Student Panel Encircling Diversity |
| 11:30am – 12:30pm | CEO State of Umoja Address |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Communal Lunch |
| 1:30pm – 2:15pm | SLI Occupy Study Spaces UGI Asynchronous Learning |
| 2:20pm – 3:05pm | Umoja Team Meetings: Program Sustainability Planning
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| 3:00pm – 3:30pm | Coffee Break and Ustawi |
| 3:30pm – 4:15pm | Keynote Session II |
| 4:15pm – 5:15pm | Indaba II: Extended Q&A and Dialogue |
| 5:15pm – 5:30pm | General Closing |
| 8:00pm – 9:00pm | Soul Food Conversations with Umoja Elders |
| Time | Agenda Item |
|---|---|
| 8:00am – 8:30am | Hotel Check-Out |
| 8:30am – 9:00am | Welcome and Coffee |
| 9:00am – 10:30am | White Ceremony and Closing |
| 10:30am – 10:45am | Community Wide Photo |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Communal Brunch |