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Join us for a free webinar. Start time: 9:00am PST / 10:00am MTN / 12:00pm EST / 1:00pm ATL Through the mandate of the Scarborough Charter, universities from across Canada were encouraged to develop meaningful actions to promote Black inclusion on campus. Utilizing the principles & institutional Actions of the Scarborough Charter, our Black Student Community (BSC) Staff team launched a strategy to both engage, support and learn about our Black Student population in a context where pre-existing race-based student data is not available. Through this presentation, you will learn the framework of the Scarborough Charter, engage in discussion on strategies for building Black Student Programming and receive insights on building Black Student Community in a College and University Context.
Adrian Leckie is the Imani Program Team Lead at the University of Toronto Scarborough, where he oversees the operations of the Imani Black Academic Mentorship Program. He has a Master of Education, Adult Education and Community Engagement (OISE), where he focused on researching and developing creative interventions, curriculums and programs for Black-Identifying Youth using the arts (Drama, Poetry and Spoken Word). Andria Lewis-Alexander is the Black Student Engagement Coordinator at the University of Toronto Scarborough. In her role, she is dedicated to crafting intentional spaces for Black-identifying students to build community and connect with resources to support their post-secondary success. She has also worked for George Brown College as a Student Life and Project Coordinator for 20+ years. Efe Chehore is a dedicated professional serving as the Black Student Outreach & Transition Coordinator at McMaster University's Black Student Success Centre (BSSC) within Student Affairs. With over 8 years of experience in student engagement and success across post-secondary and community contexts, Efe is deeply committed to advocating for the holistic well-being and academic achievement of Black students in higher education. Prior to her current role, Efe held positions serving as the Imani Program and Black Student Engagement Facilitator at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus. In this capacity, she adeptly supported program logistics and contributed to the ongoing development of the Imani Program and Black Student Engagement portfolio within the Student Life & International Student Center. Efe's commitment to student success extends beyond her university roles. She has previously served as a Program Coordinator for the Jane & Finch Mental Health Initiatives and as a Student Support Advisor at Humber College. Efe has demonstrated a passion for helping people and supporting marginalized communities throughout her career.
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