Blackhawk Technical College joins National Consortium on College Men of Color

JANESVILLE — Blackhawk Technical College has announced it’s joined the National Consortium on College Men of Color to further its commitment to improving the success of historically underrepresented students.

The consortium is an initiative of the Community College Equity Assessment Lab in partnership with the Lumina Foundation that offers a collaborative environment where community colleges nationwide can share best practices and learn from one another.

“As a member of the NCCMC, Blackhawk will benefit from assessment tools to evaluate existing programs and the opportunity to develop new initiatives the college reads. “Through monthly professional development webinars, survey resources an an annual working group meeting, NCCMC members work together to enhance the success of male students of color.”

Two Blackhawk academic advisors, Linda Fair and Xanthe Kuhn, lead the efforts.

“We are thrilled to join the National Consortium on College Men of Color. This partnership reflects Blackhawk Technical College’s unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for our students. By collaborating with the NCCMC, we can sare best practices and develop tailored initiatives that address the unique challenges faced by men of color in higher education. Our goal is to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has the resources and support they need to succeed,” Fair said.

The college also has its Blackhawk Equity Access and Motivation, or BEAM Program that features outreach, support and services to help close equity gaps. The college also has an annual Dream Chasers Summit for high school students of color and the Minority Excellence Organization