Programs

Frances M. Franklin Scholarship Program- The Black American Council oversees the awarding of student scholarships through the Frances M. Franklin Scholarship Fund.  The scholarship honors the memory of Frances Mason Franklin, a Cleveland educator and former Tri-C faculty member..  Contributions to the Frances M. Franklin Scholarship Fund can be made through the Tri-C Foundation.  Proceeds from these donations support the education of deserving Tri-C students. 

Protégé Mentoring Program- The protégé mentoring program was established to encourage academic progress, emotional support, motivation and inspiration to Tri-C students.  Each student who participates is paired with a Tri-C staff, faculty or administrator who serves as a mentor and resource person throughout the student's academic endeavors.  Become a BAC Mentee today and apply online!

Are you a Tri-C staff, faculty or administrator who would like to be a mentor?  Please contact the BAC office for membership and mentoring applications. 

Minority Male Leadership Academy- The Minority Male Leadership Academy (MMLA) program was developed to positively impact retention and increase graduation rates of men of color through the development of leadership qualities.

Black Scholars Academy- The Black Scholars Academy (BSA) program was developed for first year male mentees to achieve academic success and completion by utilizing college resources, attending workshops and exploring career options.

CHOICES- The CHOICES program was created to explore resources of stability, accountability and sustainability for women, by way of mentoring, encouraging and investigating educational opportunities to aid women as they move forward in their personal growth and their professional endeavors.

Minority Women's Leadership Initiative- The Minority Women's Leadership Initiative (MWLI) program was created to uplift and encourage minority female students, by supporting academic, career, and personal success.  This program promotes holistic self-awareness that will develop professional expertise, civic responsibility and engagement, and the ability to balance college life with the obligations unique to the female population.  MWLI supports student matriculation, graduation and successful transfer.

Online Discussion Group - Sign up for this class online.