Mission Statement

The mission of the African American Cultural Center is to promote cultural preservation, quality leadership, and academic excellence through a unique approach to cultural advocay, academic support, and community outreach.

Goals

To promote cultural preservation through the promotion of cultural awareness and an understanding of the traditions and history of African Americans in the United States and people of African descent.

To provide a supportive and welcoming environment through the promotion of the traditions and history of African Americans in the United States and people of African descent.

To provide a supportive and welcoming environment for all University students, faculty, and staff and the broader community.

To promote an understanding of and respect for diversity, multiculturalism and equity issues.

To promote programming events and activities which provide opportunities for cultural enrichment of all students, faculty, and staff.

To assist students in navigating the many resources of the University by serving as a liaison to academic support services and opportunities.

To enhance and support the efforts of the University of Connecticut Office of Admissions and other departments in the recruitment and retention of African American Students.