DAC

 The Diversity Achievement Center provides a place where anyone feels comfortable regardless of their social and cultural backgrounds.

 "DAC is my second home. I always go there even if it's not my shift. I just go there to meet friends and relax." says Verna Raymundo, who is currently a student and also a worker at the DAC. 

. Their main goal is to engage students to diversity by providing resources, linking students to college resources, to community and campus resources. Students can borrow DVD and books, play games, use computers, sleep on couches, bring their lunch and hang out with other students. Anyone is welcome especially if they are interested in learning diversity.

Toni Klohk, the coordinator of DAC feels strongly about educating diversity to students. She also hopes the DAC to be a place where students can come in to connect with stuff members and students. "I talked to students and ask them how they are doing." Tony enjoys interacting with students and makes sure there is always inclusiveness.

Another appealing characteristic of the DAC is the Student Leadership Program that they actively promote. When the DAC was used to be the Multicultural Center a few years ago, students worked only as receptionists, but students are now getting involved as leaders and present awareness on campus taking initiative actions. The learning outcome for the students' leadership is to prepare them to live and work in the diverse world. Also this intention is  for students to take initiative to create and coordinate diversity awareness events such as social justice events involved with racism, sexism, immigration and generic issues.

 Tony wishes the DAC to be well known, well organized and connect with students to be a leader bringing the meaning of diversity. As Tony says, "Educating diversity is about opening people's mind and expanding their experiences."

What: Diversity Acheivement Center (DAC)

When: Monday-Friday 9-3pm

Where: F-220 (Forum building)

Contact: Toni Klohk (DAC Coordinator)

 
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