Black Parliament

Purpose

The Black/African American Student Advisory Committee, or Black Parliament, is a committee of Black administrators, faculty, staff, students, and community members committed to serving and providing the resources necessary for our Black and African American students to succeed.

The committee will continue to review the recommendations from the African American Disproportionate Impact report and other research as it pertains to our students. Ensuring that ARC’s long-term commitment to Black student success is anchored in a pathway to permanency built on six institutional pillars. These pillars ensure sustainability, accountability, and growth as the college moves from short-term investments to lasting transformation.

 Our work is grounded in accountability, guided by community, and sustained by a shared belief that Black student success is not temporary. It is the future we are building together.

Vision

6 Pillars of Permanency 

ARC’s Black Parliament is committed to advancing the success of Black students, staff, and faculty through a pathway to permanency grounded in six institutional pillars. Together, these pillars provide a sustainable framework for accountability, institutional growth, and long-term impact, ensuring that Black voices, experiences, and success remain integral to the fabric of the college.

• Revenue and Resource Development
• Dedicated Space and Infrastructure
• Curriculum and Learning Pathways
• Permanent Staffing and Faculty Representation
• Professional Development 
• Policy and Institutional Practice

Brave Space Resources

• Exploring Disproportionate Impact: African American Report
• UNITE Center 
  • Black Student Success Center
• Center for Leadership & Development
• Counseling and Transfer Services 
• Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS)
• Health & Wellness Center (Mental Health Resources) 
• Dusty Baker - Student Athlete Resource Center
• Beaver Cares
• Career Center
• ARC Library 
• Learning Resource Center 
• HomeBases