Tri-Cuyahoga Community College: Community Analysis

Minority serving institutions have been an integral part of the education system in the United States since before the Civil War (LeMelle, 2002). Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have, for much of their existence, been criticized for the level of academic rigor, political context, and their social agenda have created controversy for generations. With that being said, HBCUs hold a valuable place in the landscape of US higher education institutions. The culture, history, and perspective that is taught and shared are unparalleled and cannot be replicated at a predominately white institution (PWI).

All Students, Regardless of Social Status, Race, Gender, or Minority, Have Equal Opportunity to Pursue a High Quality Education

Despite federal laws issued to combat sexual violence, each year 4,000 college women report to school officials that they've been sexually assaulted. What happens after they file those reports has stirred debate on campuses across the country, leaving parents and students fearful that colleges may not be the ivory towers of security and integrity that appear on their recruitment pamphlets.

Keeping in line with Marietta College’s statement on Diversity and Inclusion, it is important to map out a plan to make sure we are living up to the mission of the college. In order to fulfill this mission, it is necessary to have students from diverse backgrounds represented on campus. However, having students on campus is only one aspect of D&I work. Understanding the make-up of the college and the surrounding city, it is necessary to ensure these students have the support to be retained through graduation. In this effort, I propose the creation of a three part program that will assist in this effort. This plan will involve

Whatcom Community College nurtured my education and helped me to see my strengths, skills, and abilities. I enjoyed my time as a student there and the diverse people and relationships I built with people I ordinarily would never have met. I felt the professors were knowledgeable, and I liked that they had practical experience and would lend it to the subject. I believe in the inclusion and I love the challenge of working in an environment where many different people come together to solve problems together. I value that Whatcom also helps and offers many different kinds of classes to the community and like that everyone has equal access to education and information.

Chapter 4 reflects on how community colleges in America are not just a place where people goes to get a degree. It is an institution that goes beyond the classroom. The name says it all, “community college”.

Growing up in a multiracial, multicultural household I have been fortunate enough to experience diversity at a young age. NC State’s diverse campus would expose me to different cultures, religions, and ethnic groups, all focused on enhancing the legacy of NC State. Exposure to these different lifestyles would increase my knowledge about different issues minorities from around the world have been faced with. The diversity would allow me to help implement new ways of increasing diversity throughout society, and college campuses, allowing NC State to be a model for the world. Campus diversity is important in making sure all students are comfortable in their learning environment. Being able to share my life experiences and background would allow

The EROC works to end sexual violence on campus by providing support for survivors and communities. Their aim is to prevent incidents through education, awareness and policy reform. Like many programs, EROC realizes the effects of sexual assault and rape on victims and how difficult it can be for a victim to come forward. These victims who should be deemed as survivors need support and respect. The issue is that many victims simply do not feel as if that support is there for them. These individuals desperately need support and respect. Developing a rape crisis center, like most college campuses have, or offering professional counselors who specialized in helping victims of sexual violence can lead to more individuals coming forward about the

We, Lindenwood University’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force are charged with promoting the well-being, safety and security of a diverse academic community in which teaching, learning, and the exchange of ideas can flourish, and where we encounter, encourage, and interrogate ideas that challenge settled notions of truth.

Topic Description: For over 200 hundred years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities or HBCUs have played a very important role role in the education of African-Americans. These schools have provided most of the black college graduates. Many people believe that these colleges should be shut down because we live in a very diverse nation and these schools represent racism. These schools have attracted and motivated many young black people, to get a higher education. By seeing people just like them, with similar upbringings and similar interest making great achievements, it provides those young black people with a great opportunity to further

Also provide referrals to the victims to get proper help. Then they have the role of helping the victim with housing accommodation. Finding shelter and accommodations, making sure the victim is safe. Attending meetings and interviews as an advisor. Her office is located in the student health and counseling center. There are no signs saying victim advocate, just to make it more discrete. That way the victim does not feel as if people around would know they are seeing a victim advocate. She also mentions there are three responses when it came to trauma. They are fight, flight, and freeze. When it comes to victims on campus the number one contributing factor is

Supporting the success for diverse students on campus is just the beginning to make their experience as equal to that of the white community. Without positive campus attitude and without the recognition of what diversity brings to a school and a classroom, the system would not thrive and those of a different ethnic background will not be inclined to attend. The conclusion to Espinosa’s, Gaertner, and Orfields article is that college and university leaders

Beneath the history of HBCU’s, the table of excellence is what keeps the history and legacy alive. Numerous campuses have great mentors for the scholars to learn from. Some fellow graduates from the same seminary come back to mentor the scholar about the “real world” after college experience immediate bond. Alumni’s have also created a network with a plethora of opportunities and life-long companions. It is a gift that continues to give. A group named “Black Lives Matter” supports African Americans and enlarge black supremacy. Some think that African Americans need to have strong leaders and motivation. HBCU’s have nurturing environment that plays a vital role in personal growth, academic and development, and cultivating a deep rooted connect

The male student of color is one of many college and universities around the country most at risk population. Institutions around the country are looking for innovating ways to keep this population engaged and enrolled. In order to improve retention and success rates of the male of color, administrators at Cuyahoga Community College created the Minority Male Initiative to provide high quality student support services to this population. The Minority Male Initiative at Cuyahoga Community College was created in the summer of 2010 to improve graduation rates, retention and overall success of males of color. Through a national search for additional financing and through the involvement of the system’s board, this program has been viewed as one

According the American Civil Liberties Union, a staggering 95% of rapes on college campuses go unreported. The reason we see such low report rates is reflective upon the extreme need for on campus prevention and support systems. Since the Obama administration has come into office, President Obama and Vice President Biden have enacted a program known as the Not Alone Project. This program attempts to break the silence about sexual violence on college campuses and reach out to provide victims with the support they need by reaching out to other victims and giving them the support and avenues they need to seek justice, a sense of safe and well-being after going through the horrors of a sexual assault. This program also aims to spread awareness