The DuBois-Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement is operated under the umbrella of the office of the Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and will be directed by Dr. Cedric D. Hackett, Assistant Professor in the department of Pan African Studies in fall 2012. The Institute is abetted in its efforts by volunteer support from faculty of the Department of Africana Studies, key student support services and CSUN students who are committed to "giving back" to their communities.