SECTIONS 89430-89436

89430.  The trustees may establish the Center for African-AmericanEducational Excellence and Achievement. It is the intent of theLegislature that the center be located near the Compton and Wattsareas of Los Angeles. Accordingly the center shall be established atCalifornia State University Dominguez Hills, the campus in closestproximity to these areas.89432.  (a) The purpose and mission of the center is to further theeducation of students and to develop pedagogical materials,procedures, and programs designed to increase the learning skills ofAfrican-Americans. (b) The center may engage in research, training, and developmentrelative to the promotion of educational excellence amongAfrican-Americans. In addition, the center may serve as a nationalrepository of information on effective African-American teachingmethodology. (c) If the center is established, its research shall beconcentrated in the following areas relating to African-Americans: (1) Problems and issues which affect the failure or success ofAfrican-American students. (2) The elements of an effective educational program. (3) The impact of educational reform movements on African-Americanstudents and teachers. (4) Development of strategies which facilitate and promoteAfrican-American achievement. (5) Development of techniques that integrate culture intoeducational practice. (6) Continual curriculum development and effective instructionalstrategies. (7) The development and implementation of culturally sensitiveteacher and staff training programs. (8) The creation and implementation of parent-community-schoolcoalitions for the purpose of facilitating teaching and learning. (9) Intervention studies that address access and retentionproblems experienced by African-American students.89434.  (a) If the center is established the Chancellor of theCalifornia State University shall appoint an advisory board to theCenter for African-American Educational Excellence and Achievement,which shall recommend goals, objectives, and priorities for thecenter. (b) The members of the advisory board shall serve withoutcompensation, but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurredin the performance of their duties in accordance with the regulationsand guidelines of the California State University.89436.  It is the intent of the Legislature that the Center forAfrican-American Educational Excellence and Achievement be funded bya variety of sources, including grants, contributions, andappropriations from federal, state, local, or private sources.