A new space dedicated to advancing and celebrating the achievements of Brock\u2019s Black, African and Caribbean students is set to open its doors this week.<\/p>\n
Located off Market Hall in TH 131, the University\u2019s Black Student Success Centre (BSSC) strives to support the academic, personal and professional growth and development of Brock\u2019s Black students.<\/p>\n
The Brock community is invited to visit the space to learn more about its programming and meet its staff during a grand opening event Thursday, Oct. 26 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
The BSSC aims to strengthen connections between Black students, faculty, staff and alumni, while supporting academic excellence, wellness, leadership development and positive community impact, both on and off campus.<\/p>\n
Part of Brock\u2019s ongoing commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all, the centre is rooted in the Scarborough Charter\u2019s<\/a> guiding principles, which promote Black flourishing, inclusive excellence, mutuality and accountability.<\/p>\n In 2021, Brock University joined nearly 50 other universities and colleges across Canada in signing the Charter<\/a>, which identifies\u00a0key barriers to Black inclusion and approaches to responding to them.<\/p>\n As a signatory to the Charter, Brock has committed to meaningful action to address anti-Black racism and promote Black flourishing in Canadian higher education. The BSSC along with the University\u2019s commitment to increasing faculty and professional librarian diversity<\/a> through the hiring of 12 Black scholars are among the steps the University has since taken as part of this important work.<\/p>\n