Black Faculty & Staff Association

BFSA Logo

Black Faculty & Staff Association is open to every employee in the District regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation. If you have an interest in promoting diversity and equity on your campus or within the District, our association offers you and excellent opportunity to get involved and make a difference.

Annual dues of $100 are collected through payroll deductions (10-month period, September - June) at just $10 per month. Part of the dues will be used to provide a total of 3 BFSA Scholarships annually, with one scholarship being awarded to a student at Fullerton College, Cypress College, and North Orange Continuing Education.

BFSA Membership Form        NOCCCD BFSA Website 

 

BFSA Executive Board 2024-2026
PositionMemberEducational Organization
PresidentDr. Temperence DowdleCypress College
Vice PresidentDr. Queen PetersonFullerton College
TreasurerDr. Arnette EdwardsFullerton College
SecretaryKesha ShadwickFullerton College
Media SpecialistsSheila Moore-FarmerNOCE
HistorianAndré StrongFullerton College
Community LiaisonDanielle DancerCypress College
Student RepresentativeSimy EurydiceCypress College

Monthly Meetings:

Meetings are on the 3rd Friday of each month from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Zoom Information: 
Zoom Meeting Room
Meeting ID: 841 6139 2827
Passcode: 289071

Scholarship - "Unity, Connectivity, Empowerment... thru Education"

This scholarship is established to help underrepresented students continue their education. BFSA believes in higher education, transferring to the universities, and Career Technical Education.

Scholarship Requirements:

  • A resident of the state of California
  • A member of an underrepresented student population
  • All majors are eligible
  • 12 or more units completed at Cypress, Fullerton, or NOCE
  • Enrolled at least part time in the upcoming academic semester
  • 2.5 GPA or higher -- Submit official or unofficial transcript
  • Must have a goal of transferring to a four-year college or university and/or completion of Certificate (CTE) program of study
  • Letter of recommendation from a Cypress, Fullerton or NOCE faculty/staff member

NOCCCD Disclaimer Statement: The views, opinions and conclusions expressed on the Faculty and Staff Association webpage are those of the authors and organization and not necessarily those of the North Orange County Community College District, its administration, or its Board of Trustees. Outbound links, such as third-party websites or personal pages of NOCCCD's students, faculty and staff represent individual views and do not necessarily reflect the views and/or policies of the District. NOCCCD and its designees do not guarantee the authenticity, accuracy, appropriateness, nor security of any link, website or content linked thereto. NOCCCD urges site visitors to exercise all due caution and internet security best practices when accessing any unfamiliar website.