1. Objectives
Facilitate programming aimed specifically to activate Black students (of African descent)
Utilize a critical perspective for all content
Provide relevant and culturally competent information
Prompt students towards action for their professional development
Connect Black students with resources
Increase awareness of opportunities both on- and off-campus
Expose students to Black faculty and staff mentors, role models, alumni and resources
Share action-based materials to help structure students’ paths
Professional development of Black students
Demonstrate successful strategies for utilizing the UCC
Direct students to appropriate services to bolster career readiness
Gain early entrance to (in person) Career Fairs through participation in this programming
2. Description of Series
Join the Black Professional Series to engage with successful Black professionals, alumni and faculty around a variety of culturally relevant topics. Through this programming, students can interact with professionals as they engage in dialogue regarding critical issues including leadership, networking and branding.
The series stems from the need for students to see people who look like them across campus and also to be able to acknowledge and understand the lived experiences of being Black. We want students to be career savvy, but we realize the diverse set of challenges of being Black (in life/workplace) and we have created a space where there is safe dialogue and productive conversation about how to navigate the challenges.
Ultimately, we hope to facilitate programming designed specifically to activate Black students; connect those students with resources; and help them progress their professional development.
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Is this initiative evidence-based?:
No
Duration:
Ongoing