Helen Rucker Center for Black Excellence

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Mission

The Helen Rucker Center engages and empowers African Diaspora students, faculty, staff, community members, and all of campus, through academic, professional, and cultural programming. The Center serves as a regional hub for Black advancement, scholarship, and engagement.

Values

Community

Excellence

Service

Pillars of Excellence

Civic Engagement 

Education Pathways 

Service Learning

Programmatic Goals

  • Psychological Safety
  • Health and Holistic Wellness
  • Promote Unity
  • Accountability and Personal Development 
  • Black Joy 
  • Center Community
  • Support and Outreach
  • Increase Visibility
  • Celebrate and Promote Excellence

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Office Location: Redwood Hall Room 120

 

Mailing Address:

100 Campus Center

Building 12 Room 120

Seaside, CA 93955