Student Clubs & Organizations

SPECTRUM Multicultural Club

"A BRCC Student Of Diversity Organization"

SPECTRUM International was founded in February of 1998 after several Blue Ridge Community College minority students, who were members of the Project Attain program, attended the Carroll F.S. Hardy National Black Student Leadership conference in Richmond, Virginia in January of 1998. The members are more diverse in ethnic backgrounds and nationalities.

Mission Statement

To unite the multicultural students; to provide a support system among the students to promote high self-esteem and self-confidence; to expose students to the various ethnic backgrounds and diverse cultures that are represented on BRCC's campus; and in essence help the students develop and be proud of their identities, promote leadership skills through networking and teamwork; and achieve academic excellence.

Activities

SPECTRUM members sponsor and organize various campus activities and events that include fundraisers for community organizations.

• Sponsor the International Students Reception
• Car wash/bake sale fundraisers for non-profit community organizations
• Sponsor guest speakers from diverse cultures
• Co-Sponsor and help organize Black History Month Events in February and International Month Events in April
• Attend various banquets and conferences; ie; Multi-Ethnic Perspective Conference and National Black Student Leadership Conference annually
• Co-Sponsor the BRCC Talent Showcase
• Co-Sponsor monthly workshops on campus for student self and academic improvement and strategies for academic success as part of the Project ATTAIN Retention Program. Such workshops include "Time Management", "Managing Stress", "How To Develop a Budget" and, "How To Write A Resume". Workshops are open to all students at no cost and a free lunch is provided to participants.

Officers

2 Co-Presidents, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chaplain, Club Representative to SGA, Chaplain (optional)

Meetings

SPECTRUM'S regular meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Fridays during the college's activity period, 12:30 - 1:30.  They are announced in the college's newsletter, The BRCC Weekly.

Contact Information

Advisors:

Mary Kier Smith, Houff 108, Ext. 2350
Carla Carter, Houff 107-E, Ext. 2382