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:
Year Chartered:
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Department of Africana Studies
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 and students across 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
I.
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
and students across 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.
II.
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.
III.
IV.
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.
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.
V.
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.
VI.
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.
VII.
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.
VIII.
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