Sociocultural Programs Peer Connection Groups
What happens “when someone with the authority of a teacher” describes our society, and “you are not in it”? Such an experience can be disorienting – “a moment of psychic disequilibrium, as if you looked into a mirror and saw nothing” (Takaki, 1993, p. 16)
Office of Multicultural Development’s Peer Connection Groups (PC Groups) increases students of colors’ feelings of connection to the University resulting from having opportunities to participate in experiences that affirm their identity. The PC Groups addresses issues related to ethnicity, racial identity, and cultural effects on peer relationships. Healthy peer relationships and affirmed identities have a positive impact on students’ coping strategies such as self-disclosure, self-direction, confidence, and social support. Expected student outcomes from these programs are related to enhancing first-year retention and the assisting students of color with developing positive peer networks
Sistah Friends Network provides an outlet, especially for women of color, to discuss the issues, needs, excitement and joys related to success in campus and community life. The network meets on the third Thursday of each month during the academic year.
- OMD Welcome Back Activities (September)
- Discussion Series (Spring and Fall Semester)
- MLK Lecture & Activities Fair (January)
- OMD Awards & Scholarship Dinner (September)
Previous Sponsored Events Include:
- Gwendolyn Brooks, Poet
- Dr. Gaynell Colburn, Percussionist
- Manning Marable, Scholar
- Dr. Tiy-E Muhammad, Psychologist
- Sister Soujah, Rap Activist
- Louis Stokes, Former Congressman
- Dr. Cornell West, Scholar
The Office of Multicultural Development
115 Buckingham Center
220 Wolf Ledges PKWY
Akron, Ohio 44325-1804
Phone: 330-972-6769
Fax: 330-972-2754
E-mail: omd@uakron.edu |
