The Building Lasting African Culture and Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K.) Student Success Program supports Black students during the enrollment, retention and completion of their education at Oakton. The B.L.A.C.K. Student Success Program provides educational experiences and programs to address the needs and concerns of Black students in higher education.
B.L.A.C.K. Student Union (BSU) is an Oakton club that works closely with the B.L.A.C.K. Student Success Program to support all Black students at Oakton. BSU helps students find and utilize resources on campus, fosters belonging and is a hub centering on Black thought and ideas through critical conversations, 365 celebrations, mentoring, community engagement, equity advocate training, and conference attendance and presentations.
Fill out the membership form if you are interested in joining the B.L.A.C.K. Student Success program and/or the Black Student Union.
Fill out the B.L.A.C.K. Student Success Membership Form
For more information, contact Danielle Terry, Equity Coordinator for the B.L.A.C.K. Student Success Program at dterry@oakton.edu