The mission of the Los Angeles Community Colleges District (LACCD) Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) is to be a visible and viable agency dedicated to supporting employment equity and professional excellence, leadership, and development of African-American faculty and staff of the District by:
- Advocating for fair hiring, promotion, and retention practices;
- Encouraging professional excellence and growth through mentorship and networking opportunities;
- Creating, cultivating and maintaining a sense of community and a safe space to speak; and
- Enhancing morale, self-esteem, and cultural identity by recognizing and celebrating accomplishments, contributions, and milestones through culturally-inspired celebrations and activities
The Executive Board meets monthly, and the the general body meets biannually or quarterly. Campus chapters’ meeting times vary.
The LACCD BFSA supports the following organizations: African-American Male Education Network and Development (A2MEND), African-American Outreach Initiative (AAOI), NAACP Scholarships, Southern California Council on Black American Affairs, Umoja, and United Negro College Fund.
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