Norco College is proud to announce that it has been officially designated as a Black-Serving Institution (BSI) by the Black-Serving Institution Governing Board. This significant recognition reflects the College’s enduring commitment to advancing Black student success, equity, and belonging.
In its notification, the BSI Governing Board commended Norco College’s “leadership and longstanding commitment to advancing Black student success, equity, and belonging within higher education,” noting that our work has “helped to shape a more just and responsive educational landscape for Black students across California.”
As a newly designated Black-Serving Institution, Norco College joins a statewide collective of colleges and universities dedicated to strengthening outcomes for Black students through intentional practices, targeted support, and culturally responsive programming. In January, the CSU Central Office for the Advancement of Black Student Success will provide additional details regarding expectations, opportunities, and resources associated with BSI status.
This milestone reflects Norco College’s ongoing dedication to cultivating an inclusive environment where all students feel valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their goals. We extend our deepest appreciation to the faculty, staff, students, and community partners whose efforts contributed to this accomplishment.
We look forward to continuing this important work and further advancing Black student excellence at Norco College.
About Black-Serving Institution (BSI) Designation
The California Black-Serving Institution (BSI) designation recognizes colleges and universities that excel in providing academic resources, support, and opportunities for Black and African American students enrolled in degree or certificate programs. The designation is valid for five academic years, after which institutions may apply for renewal. To quality, the college has at least 10 percent of enrolled student population identifying as Black and or African American students or has at least 1,500 Black and or African American students enrolled at the college or university. Visit the Central Office for the Advancement of Black Student Success for more information.