African American Resource and Cultural Center Shonté Thomas, M.Ed, Director, AARCC

AARCC Staff •  ABC Retention Specialist

• Started May 2016 •  Student Program Coordinators

• 3 Paid positions (10-12 hours) • Leads • Professional Development • Program Development

•  Senior Advisors • 2 Paid Positions (7-10 hours) • Professional Development • Program Development

•  Academic Interns • 6-8 Interns (7-10 hours) • Curriculum (readings, research) • Professional Development • Program Development

AARCC EVENTS (JUST TO NAME A FEW)

•  Black Grad •  Black History Month Events •  Topical Discussions •  Community Day •  Ebony Palace •  First Year Experience (FYE)

•  Black Academy •  African American Mentorship

Program (AMP)

•  Game Night •  MLK Convocation (UCSC/ SC)

• Next Year: Dr. Michelle Alexander, Feb. 9, 2017

•  Mixers •  Senior Series •  Soul Cinema Series •  Speaker Series

• Kevin Powell • Tiq Milan

•  Welcome Black BBQ •  Wellness Week