Cultural & Community Engagement Team
Access & Opportunity Alliance
Our mission is to provide culturally relevant educational resources, support services, and experiences that increase awareness for all we serve. Members are appointed by the SCC Dean of Cultural & Community Engagement biannually and serve at least two years. The committee will meet 1-2 times a month and consists of the following members: ADA (1), Curriculum (2), Faculty Member, Staff Member, Workforce Continuing Education (1), Student Life (1), SGA Vice President, Planning & Research (1), Senior Administration (1), Hoke (1), and Counseling (1).
2024-2025 Members
- Cassidy Benjamin, Director, Donor Relations
- Dana Cuellar, Director, Student Life
- Tarshima Hackett, Professor, English
- Tonelli Hackett, Student Advocate
- Johnnerlyn Johnson, Professor, English
- Stephanie Miller, Research & Assessment Analyst, Planning & Research
- Alex Patti, Associate Professor, Communication
- Tramaine Pride, Assistant Basketball Coach & Recruiter
- Tess Regan, Coordinator, Advanced Manufacturing
- Shali Russell, Coordinator, Disability Services
- Kathryn Stephens, Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry
- Shenika Ward (Chair), Dean of Cultural & Community Engagement
Access Advocates
Access Advocates are a dedicated team who strive to cultivate an inclusive atmosphere of excellence on campus. They hold the unwavering conviction that ensuring access to premier educational opportunities demands various approaches, routes, and viewpoints tailored to meet our campus's and its community's distinct requirements. These advocates gather monthly to receive federal, state, and local updates and engage in professional development.
- Taylor McCaskill, Director, Transfer Center
- Kimberly McMillian, Associate Dean-High School Initiatives
- Cathy Kruska, Adjunct Instructor, Communication
- Heather Zerbel, Instructor, Nursing