You are here: Nevada Home > The Center for Student Cultural Diversity > Initiatives > Black Culture Cooperative
The Center for Student Cultural Diversity
Links for The Center for Student Cultural Diversity
Connect With Us
Recent News
- University director of TRiO Services receives regional recognition
- University graduate student nationally recognized as inspiring Latina
- Hindu Baccalaureate Service marking sixth year at Nevada
- U.S. Department of Education recognizes University’s College Life 101
- Center for Student Cultural Diversity celebrates Black History Month
Contact Information
The Center for Cultural Diversity
| Contact Information for The Center for Cultural Diversity | |
|---|---|
| Phone | (775) 784-4936 |
| Fax | (775) 682-8977 |
| thecenter@unr.edu | |
| Location |
Joe Crowley Student Union
3rd Floor |
| Address | 1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557-0144 |
| Contact | Contact Us |
Black Culture Cooperative
The mission of University of Nevada's Black Culture Cooperative (BCC) is to increase the outreach, recruitment, retention and, ultimately, graduation rates of Black students. Our principle focus is creating a positive atmosphere for student learning in conjunction with facilitating regular social, educational and local outreach programs designed to raise student awareness, build community, and promote exploration of racial identity.
Explore below or visit The Center for Cultural Diversity today to learn more about the BCC's high-energy, high-impact clubs and organizations.
Programs
- Outreach to high schools and middle schools
- College Life 101 Retention Program
- Black History Month
- Black Graduates Celebration
- Black Youth Leadership Summit
Services
- Black staff members
- Study space and Computer lab
- Assistance with selecting classes
- Assistance understanding financial aid requirements
- Academic support and referral (tutoring, advising etc.)
- Career advising and referral
Greek Letter Organizations
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated
- Lambda Phi Xi Multicultural Sorority Incorporated
- Graduate presence of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
- Graduate presence of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated
Clubs and Organizations
Men of Distinction
Motivated Extraordinary Noble M.E.N Of Distinction on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Gentlemen that are here to serve our community, where it's needed.
SOAM - Sisters on a Move
An organization moving the student body and the community to make a change, one step at a time. Established by a self-motivated student Gregrette Perry, Sisters On a Move hopes to change young ladies lives in the Reno community.
A.B.L.E. Women
Ambition Beauty Leadership Equality Women on the University of Nevada, Reno. Face of diversity for women to make a difference on campus and in the community.
Dream Girls International
We are College women guiding young girls in the Reno/Sparks area become successful in their pursuit of higher education. We also promote diversity, therefore, focus on encouraging minority youth of the Washoe County School District in attending college and achieving their goals to become responsible and positive contributing members of society.
Black and African American Links:
- Enrollment Trends Report Fall 2010
- BCC Production with Gospel Choir
- Black Graduate Student Association
- Black Alumni Association
- TMCC UMOJA Society
For more information on the Black Culture Cooperative please contact Jody Lykes, M.A., at jlykes@unr.edu
