MANA Program

Overview

MANA Program

The MANA Program is dedicated to building cultural and educational experiences for Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi students, as well as for students interested in learning about these cultures. MANA helps students build a strong foundation within their communities to achieve both their academic and personal goals.

Goals

  • Enhance students鈥� experiences and make connections between courses, campus faculty, administrators, staff, and classmates through learning communities, social events, conferences, college tours, and student support programming.
  • By weaving together relevant voices, stories, and community experiences, the MANA Program provides support to ensure students reach their educational goals.

Programs and Services

  • Academic Counseling Support
  • Cultural Workshops
  • Transfer Information
  • Tutoring Referrals
  • Financial Aid/Literacy Workshops
  • Mentoring
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Getting Involved with the MANA Program

The MANA Program offers two main tracks of participation, as outlined below:

MANA Learning Community Track

  • 路 [Required] Participation in MANA Learning Community Courses.
    • This entails enrollment in one or more courses that are 鈥減ackaged鈥� together and taught by supportive instructors and counselors. Learning community students will develop supportive relationships with their peers and faculty, develop a deeper understanding of class content, and feel more connected to the campus community.
  • [Required] Meet with a MANA Counselor each fall and spring semester for educational planning.
  • [Required] Participate in at least one MANA-sponsored event per year.
  • Priority access to MANA-affiliated workshops, events, field trips, and conferences.
  • Access to MANA Program Canvas shell & MANA Program Listserv

MANA INSPIRE Track

  • [Required] Meet with a MANA Counselor each fall and spring semester for educational planning.
  • [Required] Participate in at least three MANA-sponsored events per year.
  • Priority access to MANA-affiliated workshops, events, field trips, and conferences.
  • Access to MANA Program Canvas shell & MANA Program Listserv.

If you鈥檙e interested in joining the MANA Program, please fill out the MANA Interest Form below.

    Make an Appointment

    Counseling for MANA students is offered at the LAC counseling offices in Building A, Room 1111.

    MANA students are required to meet with an academic counselor at least once each fall and spring semester to stay on track with their academic and personal goals. We strongly advise meeting with a MANA Program Counselor. However, if you cannot meet with a MANA Program Counselor, please schedule an appointment once each semester with a General Counselor or a Counselor for another program you may be a part of, based on availability.

    You can schedule a counseling appointment with a MANA Program Counselor through the following options: 路

    • Email mana@lbcc.edu and include your full name, 海角社区student ID number, and availability.
    • Call LAC General Counseling at (562) 938-4561 and request to meet with a MANA Program Counselor.
    • Or, visit the  and select 1. General Counseing Appointment, then look for Mai-Thi Pham from the list of Counselor Names.