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."
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:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Friday:
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location
Student Center SC-104
3835 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822
