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The Black Student Success Scholars (BSSS) program connects students from the African Diaspora to experience Black Excellence through a safe and welcoming environment. The program will bring an African-Centered education lens to support services, academic counseling, academic and cultural workshops, cultural enriching field trips, transfer planning, and HBCU tours.

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Porch Talks

Join the Black Student Success Scholars in our monthly meetings! Porch Talks is a safe space for students from the African diaspora to build a sense of connection and learn to advocate for themselves while discussing important topics in the Black community.

  • Welcome Home: Building Your Scholar Identity - My Scholar Story 
    Thursday, September 10   |  3 – 4:30 pm  |  Equity Inclusion Center, E9.107 (SAC 130)
  • Transfer Center Workshop: Transfer Week 
    Thursday, October 22   |  3 – 4:30 pm  |  Transfer Center, SSC 230
  • Law Program/Paralegal Program
    Wednesday, November 18   |  3 – 4:30 pm  |  Equity Inclusion Center, E9.107 (SAC 130)
  • See Yourself in 2027: Vision Board Experience 
    Thursday, December 3   |  Noon – 6 pm  |  Equity Inclusion Center, E9.107 (SAC 130)
  • Afrofuturism: Sinners Movie Night 
    Thursday, December 10   |  3 – 6 pm  |  Equity Inclusion Center, E9.107 (SAC 130)

Meetings will continue in the Fall semester. Dates coming soon.

Registration required.

If you require an accommodation for any of the events listed, please contact Disability Support Programs for Students at least three business days prior to the event by calling 949-451-5630 or emailing ivcdsps@ivc.edu.