OFFICE OFMULTICULTURAL

AFFAIRS

FINANCIAL AID

Questions about financial aid can be answered by the Financial Aid Staff at Chesapeake College or by accessing the website at www.chesapeake.edu/financial aid/default.asp. The Financial Aid Office is located in the Dorchester Administration Building, room D-144 and is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, and evenings by appointment. Other sources for financial aid:• Workforce Investment Board (WIB) funds. These funds may be available to help with tuition and books if you plan to train and work in the five-county area. For more information, call (410) 822-1716, or visit www.uswib.org. • Institutional scholarships. Please see the scholarship brochures for each county in Chesapeake’s service area. Scholarship brochures are available in the Financial Aid Office and online. • The College offers a college payment plan. Contact the Business Office at (410) 822-5400, ext. 5865 for more information.

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Blake Blackston American Legion Post #77 Endowed Incentive Grant. The Blake Blackston American Legion Post #77 endowed an incentive grant program to benefit students from Talbot County with financial need and who have either a 2.0 high school grade point average or the ability to benefit as determined by the College. J.C. Gibson Memorial Book Fund. This scholarship provides book scholarships to economically disadvantaged traditional and non-traditional age students from the five-county area who enroll in a degree or certificate program. The maximum amount of each award is $200. The scholarship is provided from funds donated by the community organizations, family friends and Chesapeake co-workers of the late Mr. Gibson. The scholarship is renewable. Samuel T. Hemsley Elks Lodge #974 Incentive Grant. The Samuel T. Hemsley Elks Lodge #974 endowed an incentive grant to benefit students from Talbot County with financial need and who have either a 2.0 high school grade point average or the ability to benefit as determined by the College.

For more information, call (410) 827-5857, (410) 758-1537

or (410) 228-4360, ext. 5857

E-mail: pwheeler@chesapeake.edu

Visit our website at www.chesapeake.edu

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FROM THEDIRECTOR

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Office of Multicultural Affairs

is to insure that activities, events and programs attract

and meet the needs of Chesapeake College’s

culturally diverse students.

STUDENT LIFE

• UHURU UHURU (“freedom” in Swahili) was organized in 1982 to better serve the needs of Chesapeake College minority students and establish closer ties with the minority communities of Chesapeake’s five supporting counties. UHURU sponsors and co-sponsors many activities such as trips and other campus events. • Athletics Intercollegiate athletics are offered as part of a well-rounded experience. Chesapeake College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association, Region XX and the Maryland JUCO Athletic Conference. Chesapeake offers men’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s baseball, women’s softball and volleyball. • Organizations The College offers students the opportunity to become part of the Chesapeake College family including a number of student organizations such as the Student Government Association, Peake Players Drama Club and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Our services strive to meet the needs of our culturally diverse student population. • Academic Advising We help students meet their education requirements for graduation, transfer to a four year college or university, or obtain training for a career. Chesapeake College participates in ARTSYS, a computerized data information system that helps ease the transfer of students from Maryland community colleges to all institutions within the University of Maryland System. • Academic Support Services We provide referrals to support services such as the Writing Center, Academic Computer Lab, Academic Support Center and Student Support Services to insure that each student is a success at Chesapeake College. Special accommodations will be made for students with disabilities. All Chesapeake College students may access the services mentioned free of charge. • Community Outreach We offer college workshops at area schools, community centers and churches to discuss educational opportunities. The College’s Multicultural Advisory Committee sponsors programs that enhance cultural diversity on the Mid-Shore.

OUR SERVICES

Dear Prospective Student, It is my pleasure to welcome you to Chesapeake College.

The Office of MulticulturalAffairs serves to weave multicultural education into the experiences of our college community, ensuring that our students acquire the necessary skills to function in a diverse society. Our programs are designed to facilitate the development of our students and provide educational opportunities regarding diversity for the Chesapeake College campus. All students are encouraged to be challenged by the many diverse opportunities offered through fellowship, leadership, and multicultural education.

For further questions, or information, please contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at (410) 827-5857 or e-mail: pwheeler@chesapeake.edu

Sincerely,

Paul D. Wheeler Director of Multicultural Affairs