At the College of Coastal Georgia, we celebrate our diverse student population. Our students represent many races, ethnicities, nationalities, and cultures – all of which enhance our community.
The Office of Campus Community & Belonging helps students gain the competencies they will need to succeed in their careers and lives. The office also strives to help students find their place and make their mark here at the College.
Our mission is to offer programs that foster the understanding of and respect for cultural differences. We help to ensure that the campus community supports cultural and academic initiatives through multicultural programs, advocacy, and intercultural understanding.
Celebrating the rich diversity of cultures, people, and experiences through programs, diversity trainings, and more
Building strong networks to foster community and a sense of belonging for underrepresented students through student organizations
Fostering student support to promote academic, financial, social, personal, and professional development
The Intercultural Resource Center and Veterans Lounge are designated spaces on campus for cultural, social, and academic support.
Celebrating culture and heritage are valued parts of the College of Coastal Georgia. The Office of Campus Community & Belonging is proud to lead several programs celebrating the rich traditions and histories of various cultures.
Each January, the College of Coastal Georgia is proud to celebrate the life, legacy, and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Each year, the week culminates in our annual Dr. MLK Commemorative Walk.
Each February, Americans observe Black History Month to commemorate African American history and achievement in the United States. Click here to see all the events we held and celebrated as a College this past February.
Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28, which authorized and requested the president to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.”
Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987, after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9, which designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month.” Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the president to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States, as well as recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields. Learn more about Women’s History Month here.
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson, and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period. It was enacted into law on Aug. 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402. The day of Sept. 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day, or Dia de la Raza, which is Oct. 12, falls within this 30-day period. Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month here.
Every day in October, LGBTQ+ History Month recognizes the achievements of men and women in the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ History Month encourages informative discussions to learn more about the leaders in the movement who drove equality forward. In 1994, Rodney Wilson, a Missouri high school teacher, believed a month should be dedicated to the celebration and teaching of gay and lesbian history. He gathered other teachers and community leaders. Together, they selected October because public schools are in session, and existing traditions, such as Coming Out Day (Oct. 11) occur that month. Gay and Lesbian History Month was endorsed by GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the National Education Association, and other national organizations. Learn more about LGBTQ+ History Month here.
Below is a comprehensive list of the cultural celebrations recognized by the College:
Here, you will see that the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) is not only a physical space located in the Student Activity Center, but it is also the center for our ALANAM (African-American/Black, Latino/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan Native, and Multiracial) communities and the convener of student diversity education campus-wide.
It is intended as a social and educational resource space, where students can hang out with friends, meet with organization leaders, study, and learn about tutoring and mental health support.
Join the Office of Campus Community & Belonging for the very first Leadership Academy. The Academy will feature daily seminars and workshops to help you develop your leadership abilities, become successful academically, and sharpen your professional skills. You will also be assigned a campus mentor to help you navigate your time here at Coastal. Email belonging@ccga.edu for more information.
Coastal Georgia has many organizations for students to get involved in. Of these organizations, we recognize the ones below who are cultural or identity-based. Our goal is to support and encourage them to provide unique and diverse programs for the College community.
The Office of Campus Community & Belonging partners with a number of community organizations committed to diversity and inclusion, including Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities, non-profit agencies, local business leaders, and more. Community partners often serve as mentors, help students find jobs and internships, or get more connected with the greater Golden Isles community.
This Minority Outreach Program focuses on African-American elementary and middle school males and females from Glynn and McIntosh counties. The purpose is to enhance academic skills in reading, writing, and math, as well as to empower a belief in their ability to succeed in school and in life. In the early days of the 1990s, the College became concerned that only a small number of African-American males were graduating from local high schools. In an effort to improve the drop-out rate and encourage these young men to attend college, the minority outreach program (commonly known as Boys of Summer) was developed.
With the growing diversity of our campus, many students use names other than their given/legal name for a variety of personal or cultural reasons. To better serve our students and faculty, we have created the option to add a Preferred First Name to specific College applications that are used by our students in the course of College business and education.
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Quinton (Jerry) Staples II is the inaugural Director of Diversity Initiatives for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the College of Coastal Georgia. Quinton has an extensive career in diversity education and multicultural programs, having earned his Masters of Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in Student Administration, and his Bachelors of Arts in Strategic Communication from Elon University. He has gone on to lead CAS Assessments for Diversity and Inclusion, create curriculum for faculty and staff, and develop cultural relevant programs and hundreds of workshops on inclusive excellence.
