ASHÉ Center
The mission of the ASHÉ Center (pronounced “ah-SHAY”) is to enhance the educational experience for students of African descent at Sacramento City College.
The ASHÉ Center’s efforts focus on promoting cultural, social, physical and mental development for students of African descent, resulting in the enrichment of the entire community.
We also assist in ensuring successful transfer and/or completion of degree programs.
Support Services We Offer
- Peer mentorship
- Counseling and advising
- Study space
- Safe space
- Community space
About Our Name
ASHÉ is an acronym that stands for African American Student Healing and Empowerment. ASHÉ also is a Yoruba word meaning power, command, and authority; it is the ability to make whatever one says happen and is often summarized as “it definitely shall be so."
- Students will demonstrate increased awareness and understanding of transfer requirements and academic pathways, with the goal of eliminating gaps in transfer readiness and transfer rates.
- The number of students participating in culturally relevant programming will increase annually, fostering greater engagement and connection to campus resources that promote access, support and success.
- Students will demonstrate an increased sense of social belonging and satisfaction with culturally relevant programming and services that reflect and affirm their diverse identities and experiences
- Students will demonstrate increased self-efficacy and academic success through participation in culturally relevant counseling services that affirm their identities and promote academic and personal growth.
- Students will utilize culturally relevant resources and support services that contribute to improvements in their mental, emotional and social well-being.
Related Pages
Black Student Success
Sacramento City College (SCC) is laser-focused on Black student success to support their higher education journey.
Umoja-SBA
The Umoja-SBA learning community is committed to the academic success, personal growth, and development of students of African Ancestry as well as other students of diverse ancestries with an emphasis on first-year college students.
Celebration of Excellence and Achievement for Students of African Descent
The annual Celebration of Excellence & Achievement for Students of African Descent (COEA) recognizes students who are receiving degrees/certificates and/or transferring to four-year universities.
Celebration of Excellence and Achievement for Students of African Descent
Contact
Email: HaydenL@scc.losrios.edu
Phone: (916) 558-2670
Phone: (916) 558-2038
Fall Hours
- Monday to Thursday:
8:30 am to 5:00 pm - Friday:
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location
Student Center STC-104
3835 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822