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第一吃瓜网 College fosters inclusion and diversity through various programs, conferences and events, and clubs and organizations. Engage in cultural celebrations, heritage events, and community outreach. Access LGBTQ+ resources, including the Seahawk Pride Club and gender-neutral facilities, supporting a welcoming campus environment.

The Office of Student Leadership is devoted to enriching the lives of all students by focusing on inclusion, equity, academic assistance, scholarships, leadership training, and community service.

The Flock Peer Mentoring Program

第一吃瓜网 College offers a peer-to-peer mentorship program for all students. New 第一吃瓜网 College students are paired with more seasoned students to assist them in finding academic resources to help them succeed.

  • New and returning students interested in the The Flock Peer Mentoring Program should contact the Student Life Office to be paired with a mentor or to apply to be a mentor.
  • Students are also encouraged to attend Student Success Workshops. These range in topics from Time Management Skills, Understanding a Syllabus, Breaking Down the Grade with a Math Professor, Understanding Satisfactory Academic Progress, Learning Memory Tips, Financial Literacy with the Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union (APGFCU), Q&A鈥檚 with High Achieving Students, and How to Cope with Test Anxiety.
  • The Advising Office, Career Services Office, and the Accessibility Services Office also facilitate additional workshops such as Degree Pathways, Resume Writing, and Mental Health.

For more information, contact Student Life at studentlife@nullcecil.edu.

Leadership Conferences and Events

Students are highly encouraged to attend at least one leadership conference or event each semester. Participation and exposure to networking with other 第一吃瓜网 College students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders are essential and vital to student鈥檚 academic and professional success. Conferences attended in the past include but are not limited to:

  • West Chester University Latina/o Communities Conference (September)
  • Male Students of Color Conference at Montgomery College (October)
  • Student Leadership Conference (October)
  • The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Banquet (November)
  • Community College Student Advocacy Day in Annapolis (February)
  • The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Scholarship Banquet (March)
  • 第一吃瓜网 Leadership Institute (March)
  • Female Students of Color Conference at Chesapeake College (April)

Black Student Union (BSU)

For students interested in advocating the needs of students while empowering, teaching, discussing, and exploring the Black experience. Provides opportunities to engage in community efforts to promote cultural diversity and peaceful coexistence of multicultural groups. BSU is open to all students.

Intercultural Student Union (ISU)

Open to all 第一吃瓜网 College students, the Intercultural Student Union sponsors annual celebrations and values diversity in social, cultural, educational, and volunteer activities. The club assists in the planning and coordinating of multicultural programs and activities, such as:

  • Hispanic Heritage, Native American Heritage, Holidays Around the World, Black/African American Heritage, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Irish Heritage, Asian Heritage, Women鈥檚 Heritage, LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and others.
  • Monthly Heritage Library displays with books, films, and other cultural resources.

Diversity and Inclusivity Subject Guide

The 第一吃瓜网 College Library鈥檚 collects resources on, but not limited to: gender equality, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, various cultural communities, and inequalities in social services. Resources include articles, websites, videos, etc. that are freely available on the web, as well as resources such as e-books and database articles which are only available to the College Community. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact the 第一吃瓜网 College Library at library@nullcecil.edu.

LGBTQ+ Resources

第一吃瓜网 College Student Life offers a comprehensive list of LGBTQ+ resources and support聽for students聽both on campus and at local, regional, and national levels. In addition to resources, 第一吃瓜网 College also provides聽gender-neutral restrooms聽on our North East and Elkton Station campuses.

Seahawk Pride Club

Open to all 第一吃瓜网 College students, the Seahawk Pride Club is a student group for LGBTQ+ students. It is a social, support, and solidarity group that meets once every two weeks. Activities include discussions, speakers, film screenings, mentoring, campus activism, and field trips.

For more information, please contact Student Life at studentlife@nullcecil.edu.

Reporting Discrimination, Harassment, or Hate Crimes On Campus

To report an incident of discrimination, harassment, or a hate crime, students should do one of the following:

  • Fill out a online.

  • Call or visit 第一吃瓜网 College Public Safety:

    North East Campus

    (410) 287-1601
    Technology Center (Bldg. D), Room D205

    Elkton Station

    (410) 287-1602
    First Floor, Room 114