查尔斯·E. 棕色（的） African American Cultural Center

查尔斯E号. 棕色（的） African American Cultural Center is responsible for developing and providing opportunities for African-American students to involve themselves in creating, 创新, 指定, and deciding cultural programs relevant to them. It is further responsible for promoting positive identification, 协会, and relationship to African-American historical and contemporary culture. 查尔斯E号. 棕色（的） African American Cultural Center creates a learning environment conducive for students, 管理员, 教员, and citizens of the Terre Haute community to understand, 识别, and appreciate the contributions made by African-American people.

Historical Significance

Founded in 1972 in response to Black Student Unions protest and list of demands for space reflective of their unique and shared experiences. University leadership 识别d and supported African American students need for a separate and safe space which fostered recreation, retreat and cultural rejuvenation. African American alumni recall their experiences as likened to a small HBCU within a PWI. The African American Cultural Center  provided a space for cultural uplift and empowerment which prepared students to deal with challenges and obstacles ahead. 

查尔斯·E. 棕色（的）: Longest standing director of the AACC –Served as director for over 30 years. ISU 校董会 识别d his exceptional character through the naming of 查尔斯·E.棕色（的） African American Cultural Center.

使命宣言

查尔斯E号. 棕色（的） African American Cultural Center strives to engage students whose educational, 知识, and personal interests include issues of race, ethnicity and the varied social, cultural and political histories of Africans across the Diaspora.

The African American Cultural Center provides programs and services for students of African descent which fosters:

• 学术支持
• 社会的编程
• Community involvement
• 文化感受
• 个人成长
• Professional development

理想与目标

• To uphold the University’s commitment of valuing diversity and inclusion
• To develop the leadership skills of students interested in making a meaningful impact in their personal and professional endeavors
• To celebrate the breadth and depth of black traditions, practices, and experiences
• To provide opportunities for cultural enlightenment, 艺术表现, 知识 contribution, and community connections
• To collaborate with campus and community partners to foster networks for purposeful research, identity development, and career exploration