Study Abroad with Raíces in Guadalajara, México! - Winter 2026
¡Viva la experiencia de los volcanes y geología de Guadalajara! This immersive study abroad program blends classroom lectures with field trips into the city and its surrounding natural wonders, uncovering the region’s geological impact on both indigenous and post-colonial culture. Saturday, December 28, 2025 (leave the US) - Sunday, January 18, 2026 (leave Mexico)
¡Raíces: First Year and Beyond!
First-year experience and student empowerment program at SBCC that centers Latiné students by celebrating Cultura, Conocimiento y Comunidad.
Our Origin/Nuestro Origen
¡Raíces: First Year and Beyond! was developed by a $3 million Title V HSI Grant awarded to SBCC in October 2021 by the U.S. Department of Education. SBCC was first recognized as an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in March 2011. HSIs are degree-granting colleges or universities whose student population is 25% or more Hispanic.
As of Fall 2023, SBCC serves 41.6% students who identify as Hispanic. These funds are meant to support the development of specific projects to increase degree or certificate completion for Latine and/or low-income student populations.
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Our Mission/Nuestra Misión
¡Raíces: First Year and Beyond! celebrates our indigenous roots as the foundation of our cultural, familial and academic wealth. We commit to provide opportunities to learn from and honor this knowledge in order to manifest a deeper understanding of our community and our shared sense of identity.
Through developing curriculum and a pedagogy that affirms student voice, lived experiences and cultural histories, this program strives to co-create a space with students to become thriving scholars and advocates for themselves and their communities.
Our Vision/Nuestra Visión
¡Raíces: First Year and Beyond! strives to cultivate thriving scholars and advocates for our community. Our program affirms Latiné cultural identities, honors our ancestral roots, and celebrates our multilingual, multiracial, and multigenerational heritage.
Events/Eventos
Afro-Latino Movie Monday: Life Between Borders: Black Migrants in Mexico Mon. Sept. 30
The film focuses on the experiences of Haitians who are stuck at the U.S.-Mexico border and Africans living in Mexico City. It also examines the political, social, and environmental factors that have contributed to the displacement of Haitian migrants.
¡El Super Clasico! Noche de Fútbol Tue. Oct. 1
Women's Soccer HOME Game v.s. Allan Hancock College (Fan Fest 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
Estrellas (All-Stars) in Medical and Health Professions Wed. Oct. 2
Workshop: Know your Strengths by Chanyce Rose, Student Program Advisor, SBCC Career Center Speaker. Panel: Estrellas in Medical and Health Professions with Viridiana Gutierrez, PA (Physician Assistant) and Amy Lopez, MSW, LCSW (Psychotherapist)
Raíces in the media and community
The Channels KEYT SB Independent
Raíces (Home) | Program-Programa | Courses-Cursos | Staff-Familia | Faculty-Facultad | Events-Eventos |
Visit us at La PlazitaWest Campus Center (WCC)
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Fall 2024 HoursMonday - Thursday9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Contact Us@RaícesSBCCRaices@sbcc.edu805-730-5135 |