91影视

Access Advocates: Expanding Opportunities for Student Success

First Row, center: Shenika Ward, Dean of Engagement, stands with a newly formed group of campus-wide Access Advocates at 91影视 including President Alexander "Sandy" Stewart, in the back row, far right.

 

 

 

 

 

Access Advocates

The Bridge for Access, Opportunity, and Student Success

 

Mission

Access Advocates serve as an interconnected hub within 91影视, ensuring that every committee and initiative reflects the college鈥檚 mission to provide educational opportunities of the highest quality to all we serve. By acting as a bridge across campus committees, members bring forward perspectives that strengthen access, expand opportunity, and support the success of diverse learners.

Vision

To be the central link that connects ideas, committees, and initiatives at Sandhills, creating a campus environment where decisions are made holistically, barriers are minimized, and opportunities are maximized. Through this interconnected work, Access Advocates help shape a culture where all students can engage fully and achieve their goals.

Purpose

  • Serve as a bridge between committees, ensuring alignment with Sandhills鈥� mission and values.
  • Act as a hub that connects cultural, academic, and community engagement to student success.
  • Provide an interconnected perspective that encourages innovative solutions and broader thinking.
  • Strengthen communication across campus groups to ensure cohesive decision-making.
  • Support faculty, staff, and students by keeping access and opportunity at the center of institutional work.

Access Advocates are the connective thread, building bridges, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that Sandhills continues to meet the needs of every learner.