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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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Historically Black Colleges & Universities Tour
Spring Break, March 17 - 22, 2025
Explore the vibrant culture and historical significance of African American higher education on the annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities Tour organized by IVC’s Black Student Success Scholars program. Students will be going on a six-day tour visiting six Historically Black Colleges and Universities and three museums. Flight, hotel, and food are paid for on the trip.* If interested, please complete our Interest Form by November 1. 

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*To qualify, students must be in good standing, a currently enrolled student, their college of record is from IVC, and complete an interview with the chaperones. 

Black Student Success Week
Lift Up, Level Up: The Rise of Black Serving Institutions
Monday, April 21 - Friday, April 25 
The 2025 Black Student Success Week will emphasize how we are serving Black and African American students to support and ensure their success in community colleges and beyond.

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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 connectedness and learn to advocate for themselves while discussing important topics in the Black community.

Registration required.

  • Self Love and Body Liberation Workshop  |  Tuesday, February 18 |  3:30 - 5 pm   |  SAC 130 
  • Rest As Resistance  Workshop |  Wednesday, February 19   |  3:30 - 5 pm   |  SAC 130  
  • Movie Screening: My Name is Pauli Murray in collaboration with Pride Scholars  |  Thursday, March 13   |  5 - 7 pm  |  SAC 130  
  • Game Night  |  Tuesday, April 15   |  3 - 5 pm  |  SAC 130 

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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.