Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Chicago State University Dissertation
Title: The Career Trajectory of Black Male Presidents of Predominantly White Institutions

● 2017 National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education Outstanding Dissertation Award
● 2017 American Association of Blacks in Higher Education Dissertation Award Honorable Mention

Masters of Liberal Studies, Indiana University at Fort Wayne Bachelor of Arts, Indiana University at Fort Wayne

Bachelor of Arts, Indiana University at Fort Wayne

Student Success Specialist
Moraine Valley Community College 2015-Present
Student Affairs

Student Teaching Coordinator
College of Education
Chicago State University, Chicago, IL 2010-2015

Instructor
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL 2016-Present

Volunteer Instructor 2016-Present
Cook County Department of Corrections
Black Male Leadership

Instructor
Sister Jean Hughes Adult High School, Chicago, IL 2014-2017
Communications

Research Experience

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Scott, D. (2017). Developing the prison-to-school pipeline: A paradigmatic shift in educational possibilities during an age of mass incarceration. Journal of Correctional Education, 68(3).

Scott, D. (2016). Recruiting and retaining African American male administrators at predominantly White Institutions. Urban Education Research and Policy Annuals, 4(1), 39-46.

Scott, D, & Hines, R. (2014). Rethinking and reframing leadership of historically Black colleges and universities: A distributed perspective. Creative Education, 5(13), 1132-1139.

Books

Fronczek, W., Gray, S., Hannon, T., Hayes, T., Jenkins, J., Mackey, L., Madi-McCarthey, S., Scott, D. (2020). Strategies for College Success: Engage. Persist. Graduate. COL-101. Plymouth, MI: Macmillan Learning Curriculum Solutions.

Book Chapters

Seo, B., Scott, D.., & E. Petchuaer, E. (2017). Becoming a Black institution: Refining teacher education through demographic changes. In E. Petchauer & L. Mawhinney (Eds.), Teacher education across minority-serving institutions: Programs, policies, and social justice. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press.

Book Reviews

Scott, D. (2017). A Nation Can Rise No Higher Than Its Women: African Muslim Women in the Movement for Black Self-Determination, 1950-1975, by Bayyinah S. Jefferies. Latham, MD: Lexington Books, 2014, 173 pp., $85.00 hardback.

Selected Editorial Articles

Scott, D. (2017, August). Black Feminism is Not Your Enemy. Abernathy Magazine.


Scott, D. (2017, March). An Improved Society through Better Masculinities. The Good Men Project.


Scott, D. (2016). What I Learned Teaching Black Men at the Cook County Jail in Chicago.
Abernathy Magazine.

Selected Conference Presentations

Khan, S., Nagle, R., & Scott, D. “Evaluation of a Pilot Program to Restrict Online Withdrawal in Gateway Courses,” presented at the National Symposium on Student Retention, Destin, Florida, November 7, 2017

Scott, D. “March Madness, May Sadness: Enhancing the Educational Success of Black Male Student Athletes,” presented at the 14th Annual Males of Color Empowerment and Retention Conference, Baltimore, MD, October 27, 2016

Humbles, A., & Scott, D, “Advancing Student Achievement Through Peer-Mentoring and Financial Literacy Instruction,” presented at League for Innovation in the Community College’s National Conference, Chicago, IL, March 20, 2016.

Scott, D. “A Phenomenological Examination of Black Male Leadership in Higher Education,” presented at 4 the Center for Scholastic Inquiry 2015 Fall International Academic Research Conference, Charleston, SC, October 28, 2015

Humbles, A., & Scott, D. “From Senior to Freshman: Easing Transitions Through Mentoring and Leadership,” presented at the 22nd National Conference on Students in Transition, Baltimore, MD, October 17, 2015.

Scott, D. “Exploring Black Female Leadership in Higher Education” accepted for presentation at the 2015 Black Doctoral Network Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, October 9, 2015

Scott, L., & Scott, D. “Understanding Today’s HBCUs through Student Perspectives, Enrollment Trends, and Leadership Models,” accepted for presentation at the Association for the Study of African American Life and History 2015 Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, September 25, 2015.

Scott, D. “Leading Ladies: An Examination of Black Female Administrators in Higher Education,” accepted for presentation at the Association for the Study of African American Life and History 2015 Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, September 24, 2015.

Scott, D. “From Inmate to In-Class: Critical Pedagogy Aimed at Curtailing Recidivism,” to be presented at the 2015 Critical Race Studies in Education Association Conference, Nashville, TN, May 29, 2015.

Scott, D. “Prison-to-School Pipeline: Critically Examining Formal Education Among Black Ex-Offenders, to be presented at the Northwestern Black Graduate Student Association’s 17th
Annual Graduate Research Conference, Evanston, IL, April 24, 2015.

Scott, D. “Diversifying Academic Leadership: Targeting Black Males as Presidents of Predominantly White Institutions,” accepted for presentation at the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education Conference, Charleston, SC, April 9, 2015.

Scott, D. “Educating the Uneducable: Teaching at an Adult High School for Formerly Incarcerated High School Dropouts,” presented at the Midwest Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Lafayette, IN, March 27, 2015.

Scott, D. “Black Men at the Helm: African American Male Presidents of Predominantly White Colleges and Universities,” presented at the National Council for Black Studies Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA, March 11, 2015.

Scott, D. “Successfully Preparing Low-Income, Underserved, Minority College Students for Careers in Teaching: An Urban University’s Practices,” presented at the Illinois Association for Teacher Educator’s Annual Meeting, Peoria, IL, November 7, 2014.

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Experienced educator, organizer and project coordinator with over decade of experience working with community organizations, programs, activists, and scholars to build networks of solidarity that strive to end educational inequity with the goal of contributing to the educational sovereignty, healing and well-being of underrepresented communities.

Pochel, F. E. (2022, December 8). Erasing Native Chicago through Settler Occupation. Sixty Inches From Center. Retrieved December 14, 2022, from

Pochel, F. E. (2021). We Must View Indigenous Sovereignty as Tantamount to Black Liberation. The TRiiBE Guide: Heritage Edition. Retrieved from

Pochel, F. E. (2021). The History of Segregation Starts with Forced Removal. The TRiiBE Guide: Heritage Edition. Retrieved from

Gamboa-Turner, V., Pochel, F. E., & Ahearn, B. (2018, January 31). Foundations of Urban

Education Through an Indigenous Lens”: Community and University solidarity in Practice.

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This webpage will host Black Heritage Awards. The event will stream here and on the beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26. 

The Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs recognizes annually during the month of November. This month we celebrate the rich and varied cultures, traditions, history, and societal contributions of First Peoples. We recognize that Native and Indigenous Peoples are essential to the fabric of university, city, state and nation. In partnership with NEIU’s Land Acknowledgement and Action (LAA) Committee  we invite the whole campus community to participate in our upcoming events. Please feel free to share our calendar across your networks. In addition, we encourage everyone to familiarize themselves with NEIU’s Land Acknowledgment statement and consider donating to the Native and Indigenous Student Scholarship Fund.

Upcoming Events

Tell your own story: Documenting and Archiving the Movement 

Thursday, Nov. 7
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Main Campus, Pedroso Center (Room B 159), 5480 N. St. Louis Ave.

Join the Pedroso Center in conversation with (he/him/his), an Afro-Indigenous community organizer & public servant. Anthony is a City College graduate, current NEIU student majoring in social work and elected councilman serving on the City of Chicago’s 17th District Council. He won his general election on Feb. 28, 2023, making him one of the youngest Native elects within the United States. His grandfather is a 60’s Scoop survivor and member of The Key First Nation. Anthony currently works for the and.
 

This discussion will focus on how young activists can start to document and safeguard their work. All attendees will be entered to win a door prize for a chance to take home their own copy of by featuring an interview with Anthony Tamez.

Contact: Fawn E. Pochel at f-pochel@neiu.edu

*Public Event

First Nations Video & Film Festival 

Friday, Nov. 8

6:00-8:00 p.m. 

Main Campus, Pedroso Center (Room B 159), 5480 N. St. Louis Ave.

Overview: First Nations Film and Video Festival, Inc. (FNFVF, Inc.) hosts two annual film festivals dedicated to presenting a contemporary view of Native American culture, films directed by Native American film and video makers for all skill levels. The mission of the First Nations Film and Video Festival is to advocate for and celebrate the works of Native Americans filmmakers and new works and films that break racial stereotypes and promote awareness of Native American issues and to provide an appropriate venue for their works. All films screened are written and/or produced and directed by Native American artists from the United States, Canada, Central and South America and Mexico.

"Itu Ninu" 

Director: Itandehui Jansen (Mixtec -Indigenous from Mexico)
 

In the not-so-distant future of 2084, Ángel finds himself trapped as a climate migrant in an unspecified smart city, under constant surveillance. Amidst a bleak and oppressive existence, Ángel makes a living by cultivating plants, preserving the fading wisdom of seeds.

"My Afternoon with Mayan Weavers"

Director: Christine Stoddard
 

A video by Christine Stoddard about a Mayan weaving workshop in Guatemala.

"Anthropocenic Venus"

Director: Laura Ferradas, Rodrigo Nahuel Lopez

This short film arises from the creative, playful and philosophical proposal of co-creating and recording an artistic performance on the question of time and about the gaze of the Venus of Willendorf as a material icon of the total feminine in time towards our present day. global. If Willendorf's paleolithic Venus figurine was incarnated in a real body today, what would happen?

"Santa Slays"

Director: Cam Woodman, Jamie Patterson

An out-of-work Santa returns to his quiet home town for the holidays ... with a new taste for blood!

"Obaìtí Àtilẹ̀nde"

Director: Bianca Bomfim

The present is an aesthetic experience that presents rituals from rural areas and indigenous communities that mix, showing how our culture leads to a common ritualistic point. O nome represents a search, an internal search, which results in finding that common ancestral root of cults of different origins that present sacred congruences. These similarities make us realize the importance of these rituals, costumes, and how the traditions of these communities refer to the same sacred cultural origin. The escolhido name, Obaìtí Àtilẹ̀nde, means “Finding Root”, Obaìtí, is indigenous and comes from the Tupi-Guarani language, and means to find. Àtilẹ̀nde is a word in Yoruba that means root, origin. Assim, or title means “Finding Root.”

"Bepuwaveh"

Pojoaque middle school students create a dialog, drama skit, and culture around welcoming at their school and in their community.
 

Total run time: 90 minutes

Learn more about .

Contact: Fawn E. Pochel at f-pochel@neiu.edu

*Public Event

Crafting Circle: Tatreez  

Tuesday, Nov. 12

2:00-4:00 p.m.

Main Campus, Pedroso Center (Room B 159), 5480 N. St. Louis Ave.

This November, the Pedroso Center is hosting a drop in Crafting Circle celebrating art as an ongoing form of resistance across Indigenous populations globally. Pedroso will be providing a limited number of beginner Tatreez kits (Palestinian embroidery/cross stitch), which will go at a first-come, first-served basis. We will also provide additional art supplies for folks who want to engage their creativity in an alternative medium. Light refreshments will be provided.

Contact: Fawn E. Pochel at f-pochel@neiu.edu

Rock Your Mocs 

Monday, Nov. 11-Friday, Nov. 15

Instagram 

This year the Pedroso Center is organizing a Roc Your Mocs Instagram event. To participate, upload a picture, video or story of you wearing moccasins (or traditional footwear from your culture) to Instagram with the hashtag #RockYourMocs then tag and follow the Pedroso Center (@PedrosoCenter) on Instagram for your chance to win prizes.

What is the Rock Your Mocs event?
 

Established 2011, Rock Your Mocs, is best described as a worldwide Native American and Indigenous Peoples virtual unity event held annually and during November which is National Native American Heritage Month in the U.S. During Rock Your Mocs, people wear their moccasins, take a photo, create a video or story, add the hashtag #RockYourMocs and upload to social media. This creates “an online photo album” for the world to see and enjoy. 

Contact: Fawn E. Pochel f-pochel@neiu.edu

*Public Event

Chicago Native History Tour

Friday, Nov. 15

9:00 a.m. Breakfast at Pedroso

• 9:30 a.m. bus departs Pedroso Center (Parking Lot C)
• and Ayer Archives Tour at Newberry Library 10:00 a.m.-noon 
• and  Visit at The Field Museum 12:45-3:00 p.m.

Contact: Fawn E. Pochel at f-pochel@neiu.edu

*Space is limited; currently enrolled NEIU students will be prioritized.

"Film Screening

Tuesday, Nov. 19

6:00-9:00 p.m.

El Centro, 3rd Floor;

A stunning tribute to the resilience of Native people and their way of life, "Sugarcane," the debut feature documentary from  and Emily Kassie - is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning. Set amidst a ground-breaking investigation into abuse and death at an Indian residential school, the film empowers participants to break cycles of intergenerational trauma by bearing witness to painful, long-ignored truths – and the love that endures within their families. 

In 2021, evidence of unmarked graves near an Indian residential school run by the Catholic Church in Canada sparked a national outcry about the forced separation, assimilation, and abuse many children experienced at this network of segregated boarding schools designed to slowly destroy the culture and social fabric of Indigenous communities. When Kassie - a journalist and filmmaker - asked her old friend and colleague, NoiseCat, to direct a film documenting the Williams Lake First Nation investigation of St. Joseph’s Mission, she never imagined just how close this story was to his own family. 

As the investigation continued, Emily and Julian traveled back to the rivers, forests and mountains of his homelands to hear the myriad stories of survivors. During production, Julian’s own story became an integral part of this beautiful multi-stranded portrait of a community. By offering space, time, and profound empathy the directors unearthed what was hidden. Kassie and NoiseCat encountered both the extraordinary pain these individuals had to suppress as a tool for survival and the unique beauty of a group of people finding the strength to persevere.
 

Contact: Fawn E. Pochel at f-pochel@neiu.edu

*Public Event 

Indigenous Grounds Market 

Friday, Nov. 22

3:00-6:00 p.m.

Main Campus, Pedroso Center (Room B 159), 5480 N. St. Louis Ave.

The Pedroso Center will be partnering with local Native and Indigenous artisans from across the Chicagoland area in celebration of Native and Indigenous Heritage Month this November. We will welcome multiple food, arts and crafts vendors for a robust evening of cultural exchange and appreciation celebrating the Global Indigenous.

Vendor applications accepted until Friday, Nov. 1.

Contact: Fawn E. Pochel at f-pochel@neiu.edu

*Public Event 

For more information on November Heritage Month Programming contact Fawn E. Pochel (Saulteaux) at 

Sister Talk: Sister Talk Book Club
"Abolition. Feminism. Now."

Meeting 1: Feb. 28

Noon-1:30 p.m.
Pedroso Center, Room B 159

Meeting 2: March 27

Noon-1:30 p.m.
Pedroso Center, Room B 159

Meeting 3: April 17

12:30-1:30 p.m.
Pedroso Center, Room B 159

Events

Daily Recognition of Latin American Countries

Sept. 15-Oct. 15
Pedroso Center, , , and email listserv.

Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) celebration

Thursday, Sept. 12
Noon-2:00 p.m.
Pedroso Center, 5480 N. St. Louis Ave.

Each year, ����Թ� celebrates . This week recognizes the 600 HSIs throughout the U.S. for their work and critical role in educating and empowering Hispanic students. Please join the Pedroso Center for our third annual block party in celebration of NEIU being the longest-standing four-year public HSI in the Midwest. There will be food, DJ , presentations and open discussions.

La Copa Soccer Tournament

Saturday, Sept. 14
9:00 a.m.-noon
Recreation Field (Behind the P.E. Complex)

Kicking off Latinx Heritage Month celebrations, the Pedroso Center, in collaboration with Campus Recreation, is excited to announce our annual La Copa Soccer Tournament. This tournament takes place every year during NEIU Weekend and is open to the entire University community.

colores de esperanza: pintando juntos para Prevención y la Sanación / colors of hope: painting together for prevention and healing

Tuesday, Sept. 17
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Pedroso Center, 5480 N. St. Louis Ave.

Pedroso Center's K(NO)W More welcomes you to a “paint and sip” event with the aim of fostering community engagement around gender-based violence prevention and healing, particularly within the Latine community. By combining art with meaningful dialogue, the event aims to provide a creative, supportive, and healing space for participants to express themselves, connect with others, and deepen their understanding of the issues at hand as it relates to gender-based violence. Participants will enjoy a guided painting session where they create art inspired by themes of hope, resilience, and healing. As they paint, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions about prevention strategies for gender-based violence (bystander intervention), the importance of community support, and the healing process.

Contact Annette Brandt for more information at a-brandt@neiu.edu. 

Equity in Focus: Reflecting on the Impact of the Pretrial Fairness Act

Wednesday, Sept. 18
1:15-2:45 p.m.
Hybrid Event: Zoom and Pedroso Center, 5480 N. St. Louis Ave.

Pedroso Center's K(NO)W More invites you for an engaging panel discussion and presentation exploring the journey toward the development and passage of the Pretrial Fairness Act in Illinois which ended the use of cash bail as a condition for pretrial release. This landmark legislation was enacted one year ago and marks a significant step in reforming the pretrial justice system. Our event will provide a comprehensive overview of its origins, benefits, and the critical balance it seeks to achieve, and include a discussion on its impact on DVSAS survivors, particularly those within the Latine and other communities of color. The event will also explore how the Act balances victim safety with equitable justice, dispel common misconceptions, and provide support and resources to attendees.

Latine(o/x/a) Heritage Month Kickoff event

Thursday, Sept. 19
10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Pedroso Center, 5480 N. St. Louis Ave.

David Montalvo Presentation: Finding your voice

Thursday, Sept. 19
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Pedroso Center, 5480 N. St. Louis Ave.

David Montalvo is an NEIU Alumni who graduated in 2016. David moved to Las Vegas in 2020 and started a podcast called "The Outlet to Reality," which discusses issues on mental health, relationships and faith. The podcast now has over 290 videos. In 2023, David also wrote a book called Shabbat in Chicago that details his experience of childhood and his mother's struggles and faith. He has also given motivational talks at schools and events where he inspires students to follow their dreams and accept themselves.

Contact Alex Gonzalez at agonza55@neiu.edu for more information.

Al Sham dabke presentation

Tuesday, Sept. 24
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Pedroso Center, 5480 N. St. Louis Ave.

Join us at the Pedroso Center for a Dabke workshop welcoming Al Sham Dabke back to campus hosted by Mohamad Zoror. Dabke is a folk dance style that combines circle dance and line dancing popular among Lebanese, Jordanian, Palestinian and Syrian communities. 

Contact Fawn Pochel at f-pochel@neiu.edu for more information.

Racial Equity and Real Estate Conversations: Homeownership in the Latino Community

Wednesday, Sept. 25
9:00 a.m.-noon
Alumni Hall

The will host a conversation in collaboration with NEIU and the Pedroso Center to unpack these issues and discuss solutions.

Contact Dr. Dewitt Scott at dt-scott@neiu.edu for more information.

Pilsen Arts Gallery tour

Friday, Sept. 27
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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Join the Pedroso Center team as we travel to the historical Pilsen neighborhood and visit three important locations that represent the art culture and diversity of the neighborhood. Our first stop is the , the only accredited museum dedicated to Mexican art in the United States, where we will take a Dia de los Muertos tour led by museum staff. 

is more than just a Latine-owned and woman-owned art gallery and community center — it's a hub of imagination and self-expression. They provide a space where artists and community members can come together and engage in the transformative power of art and culture. We will participate in a fun art making activity when we arrive.

is a woman-owned and black-owned book store, cafe and event space filled with mural art, contemporary interior design, and music that puts its guests in a state of mind that encourages healing and mental freedom. The space clearly induces artistic expression! Meet the owner, artists and entrepreneurs. 

Make sure to sign up for bus transportation above. Contact Alex Gonzalez at agonza55@neiu.edu for more information.

Pedroso Center Homecoming celebration with Mrs. Illinois American, Alicia Manzanares

Tuesday, Oct. 15
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Pedroso Center, 5480 N. St. Louis Ave.

More details TBA

 

Pedroso Book Checkout Policy:

After sorting through years of generous book donations and intentional purchases, the Angelina Pedroso Center is relaunching the Research Center this coming 2018-19 academic year. The Research Center consists of 555 books and 143 DVDs. The books range in genres, such as autobiographies, fiction novels, and children’s literature. Subject matter also ranges in topics, such as race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, class, intersectionality and much more. The Research Center is rooted in the mission of the Pedroso Center which aims to educate, empower, and retain students from all backgrounds, as well as NEIU’s mission by providing an exceptional environment for learning. This summer project was a significant undertaking and we would like to thank Gisella Milla for her intentional work and research which made the relaunch possible. The Research Center is located in Building B, Room 159 and the larger community of students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to visit the Center to check out books. We also invite community members to review the policy for book checkouts below.

Please note that checking out books from the Pedroso Research Center is considered a privilege. In order to stay in good standing for future use of the Research Center, we expect individuals to comply with the following policy:

1. Borrowing of books will be allowed for no more than two weeks at a time and checkouts can take place only during business days and hours the Pedroso Center is open: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays and 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please come back to the Center to extend your checkout for another two weeks if you anticipate needing the book(s) for a longer period of time.
2. Please return the book(s) no later than the two-week period from the original checkout date during the closing hour of the Pedroso Center. Pedroso Center closes at 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays and at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
3. Books that are on loan that are not returned on the due date communicated during checkout will be considered lost or stolen and an internal department note will be filed against the individual, limiting future use of the library until the original books are returned. In special circumstances with extreme neglect and lack of response to Pedroso staff emails and requests for returns fees may also be charged.
4. The maximum number of books that may be taken out of the Center during a two-week period will be limited to one book per person.
5. Upon checkout, please be ready to provide your name, NEIU ID number, and NEIU email address. Communication and reminders about book checkouts and returns will take place via your NEIU email.

Lactation Room (Room B 183) Policy

The Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs and ����Թ� recognizes the importance and benefits of breastfeeding/chestfeeding. The Angelina Pedroso Center Lactation Room, Room B 183, offers a quiet safe space for pumping and breastfeeding/chestfeeding for those who prefer to do so in a private setting. Any Northeastern student, faculty, staff or guest may register to use the space. 

The space is available for one individual at a time. It cannot be used as a study room, gathering space or lounge.

How to Access

To gain access to our Lactation Room, please visit the Angelina Pedroso Center, Room B 159, to arrange access and agree to the terms and conditions of use.

For one-time use

For one-time usage, priority is given to NEIU students, faculty and staff who are already scheduled for use of the Lactation Room. We will check the Lactation Room scheduling calendar and assign you exclusive use of the Lactation Room for up to two consecutive 30-minute blocks of time (one hour in total). Each instance of use per business day will require a new request. 

The one-time-use request is only available during the Pedroso Center regular business hours. 

For semester use

NEIU faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students may reserve the Lactation Room up to two 30-minute time frames per day for a given semester. At the end of each semester, you will be asked to formally renew access to the room.

Please note that the Pedroso Center staff have the right to make final scheduling decisions to accommodate requests. We ask that those interested in using this service respect the space during their use and upon leaving. This includes using the space during the time frame you have signed up for and leaving the space in a suitable condition for the next person and reporting environmental complaints/concerns.

The comfort and security of all who utilize the Lactation Room are extremely important. Any use of this space other than its intended purpose may result in the Pedroso Center staff revoking access.

For more information, please contact us at (773) 442-5449 or email cdia@neiu.edu.

The Angelina Pedroso Center seeks to provide resources and training needed to foster our community and student success at ����Թ�. The following is a list of resources that may be useful for NEIU students, faculty and staff. 

Pedroso Center Services

• Lactation Room
• Space Reservation
• Workshops and Training

Campus Community Resources 

• Giving to the Pedroso Center
• Get Involved
• Partnerships
• Council on the Status of Latinx Students
• Black Student Success Committee
• Murrell J. Higgins Duster Scholarship
• K(NO)W More

The Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs aims to build community and further educate the NEIU community around issues of diversity and social justice. The Pedroso Center hosts and/or sponsors a number of special events and cultural/awareness events throughout the course of the year.

Signature Celebrations

• Latine/o/a/x Heritage Month
• LGBTQ+ History Month
• Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month
• MLK Celebration
• Black History Month
• Women's History Month
• Asian Heritage Month
• Legacy Celebration
• Juneteenth Celebration 
• Transgender Day of Visibility
• Transgender Day of Remembrance

Affinity spaces

The Pedroso Center is committed to engaging and co-creating an environment of inclusivity across cultures, socio-economic class, sexual orientation, gender and other social identities with our students. Our affinity spaces are held spaces specifically set aside for students who share a specific identity or commonality to come together. 

• Barbershop Talks
• Q-Spot
• La Olla
• Black Women/Femme Space

Pedroso Center affinity spaces are not exclusive; our affinity spaces are created to unapologetically center members of specific backgrounds, experiences, identities and commonalities. Our created affinity spaces are open to all who wish to intentionally uphold the voices and lived experiences of those being centered.