Black Studies Program to Begin

A program designed to increase the development of basic skills and increase transfer rates among African American students will debut this January at Cypress College. The Black Studies Learning Community program will offer students peer and faculty mentors, provide tutorial and counseling services for courses and provide hands-on learning experiences.

Although courses will be presented from the black perspective, they will be open to students of all races and ethnicities. The program recently received a $165,000 grant to boost the academic success of underrepresented populations.

Cypress College serves Anaheim, Cypress, Garden Grove, La Palma, Los Alamitos and Stanton and offers 57 transfer majors, 73 career certificate programs and degrees in 45 areas of study. Financial aid and scholarships are available to qualifying students. Information: (714) 484-7000.