ODEI's Student Engagement Program (SEP) actively supports the recruitment and retention of historically underserved and underrepresented student communities.
If you are interested in joining NIA, Brother 2 Brother, or ALAS you may fill out the ODEI Questionnaire or attend one of their upcoming programs.
NIA
Nia is a community of sisters committed to centering the voices of GRCC students who may encounter non-academic challenges that impact their college experience. A core focus of NIA is to support the academic goals of students through evidence-based initiatives that foster degree completion, career preparedness, and holistic growth and development. The goal of this program is to cultivate a holistic student experience by celebrating culture, encouraging community engagement, academic completion, leadership and personal development which will increase completion rates among participants.
Check out NIA’s upcoming programs
Brother 2 Brother
The Brother 2 Brother Network centers equity at the core of its foundation. Participants are led through evidence-based pillars of success that redress historical and systematic inequities male and male-identified students encounter in academic environments. The goal of the program is to tap into and enhance student's cultural capital, strengthen their academic acumen, foster leadership development and support personal growth through mentorship.
Check out Brother 2 Brother’s upcoming programs
ALAS
Alas in the Spanish language means wings. The ALAS Program at Grand Rapids Community
College is designed to help students soar to new heights of academic excellence. Participants will be equipped for success through academic skills development, access to resources, community building, and self-discovery.