… of this effort includes establishing a dedicated program area on campus where Rising Scholars can find a welcoming space that fosters comfort, connection, and belonging. Looking ahead, the Rising Scholars Program will expand to include … transfer and workforce readiness support, and culturally responsive programming that acknowledges and affirms the lived experiences of justice-impacted students. Program Goals: 1. Recruitment of Rising Scholars 2. Dedicated Program Space … Services 5. Community Engagement To launch the Program, we will host an Ice-Cream Social Open House in collaboration with the Harbor Advantage Program on Thursday, September 25 in the SSA Building Room 115 & 219 including a hub tour. By …