Services

African-American Resource Center

AARC contributes to making the University of Pennsylvania a leader in higher education by constructively and proactively helping to create a harmonious teaching-learning community. The Resource Center will be a model for the academy and the society at large.

AARC Programs

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University Resource Centers

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AARC Services & Workshops

Services

  • Advocacy
  • Information and Referral
  • Workshops
  • Consultation
  • Support Groups
  • Counseling
  • Problem Mediation
  • Assistance with Maltreatment in the workplace/grievances
  • Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (in response to workplace trauma)
  • Serves as advisor to students with code of conduct issues
  • Represents constituents’ views on University committees
  • Co-sponsor events with schools, centers and student groups to promote dialogue
  • Chair the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Symposium on Social Change Executive Committee
  • Conduct research impacting those of African descent on campus
  • Support the activities of the Black Graduate and Professional Student Association, the DuBois College House, Makuu, UMOJA and other student organizations
  • Partner with faculty and staff from the 12 schools to offer joint programming

Workshops

Allyships in the Workplace
Career Development in a Changing Society
Communicating with your Supervisor
Dealing with Racism in the Workplace
Dialogues on Race and Belonging
Grievance Procedures
Healing from Racial Trauma
Overcoming Grief
Performance Appraisal
Stress Management