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HURFS-RC - FAQs

Q: What is HURFS-RC

​​A: The Historically Underrepresented Faculty & Staff resource Center(HURFS-RC) was established at  911±¬ÁÏ Community College(KCC) in the Fall of 2019. The co-creators  and co-directors are Dr. Keisha Thompson and Dr. Kevicha Echols.

​​Q: Why does HURFS-RC exist?

​​A: The focus of the center is to increase retention of faculty and the advancement of staff from underrepresented groups at 911±¬ÁÏ Community College. The main component for the HURFS-RC is to develop a supportive and collegial community while addressing barriers to equity at KCC. The center exists to address these barriers through a focus on mentorship, training, leadership opportunities, and addressing the campus climate at KCC. 

​​Q. What barriers do historically underrepresented faculty and staff face?

​​A: At 911±¬ÁÏ the following barriers have been identified:

• ​​Inequities in training, and recruitment and retention of both faculty and staff
• ​​Limited or inadequate integrations into academic community and/or isolation 
• ​​Lack of environmental and departmental support
• ​​Implicit and explicit biases
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​​Q: How does the HURFS-RC address these barriers?

​​A: The center focuses on three foundational areas to address these barriers:

• ​​Sustained and Committed Mentorship
• ​​Stakeholder Trainings & Leadership Opportunities
• ​​Campus Climate 

​â¶Ä‹*Click here to learn about our mentoring program and collaborations

​​Q: How can I be involved in HURFS-RC?

​​A: Members of the 911±¬ÁÏ community are invited to participate in our programs and events. Members of Historically Underrepresented groups at 911±¬ÁÏ are encouraged to participate in mentorship circles, and can also apply to be mentees. All members of our community are invited to apply to be mentors.

Contact hurfs.rc@kbcc.cuny.edu