The ECCO Center at RIT is dedicated to expanding the representation of AALANA

engineers and preparing students for leadership roles within the engineering profession.

ECCO ExperienceAccepted incoming AALANA students are hosted on campus for an overnight in collaboration with a Uni-versity Accepted Student Open House in the spring.

National Engineers WeekLocal students in grades 5th – 8th are invited for a day on campus to learn about engineering educa-tion and the many career paths for engineers.

Phone PowerCurrent engineering students outreach to potential AALANA engineering applicants to answer questions and invite them to the ECCO Experience.

Year-end Ice Cream SocialSocial event for AALANA students to encourage success on exams and celebrate graduating seniors.

MentoringUpper class students learn how to mentor incoming freshmen to ease the transition to college life—in academics and the larger college experience.

Meet the DeanSocial for incoming and current AALANA students to have a personal chat with the Dean.

MCAS (Multicultural Center for Academic Success)

Collaborative efforts provide social and networking events that support student success throughout their college careers

ECCO Power HourCasual weekly study breaks that include professional development opportunities, cultural awareness exercises, discussions, and celebrations.

Student chapters of professional organizations and special interest clubs provide a multitude of opportunities that enhance academics.

• Meet with working professionals

• Interact with alumni in your field of study

• Network with other students and professionals

• Explore other interests

ECCO Center

Kate GleasonCollege of engineering

Engineers of color creating opportunities

Student Chapters

www.rit.edu/kgcoe/ecco

300-P2190-1/18-HUB-JSA

Venessa Mitchell, Ed.D.

Director, ECCO CenterMCAS Advocatevmmeme@rit.edu585-475-2162ENG/2641/43

Doreen Edwards, Ph.D.

Dean, Kate Gleason College of Engineering

Marcos Esterman, Ph.D.

Associate to the Provost for AALANA FacultyAssociate ProfessorIndustrial & Systems Engineering

Edward Brown, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorElectrical and Microelectronic Engineering

The Executive Advisory Board provides consistent guidance to the Director of the ECCO Center on diversity initiatives, strategic direction, programs, and partnerships. They also assist on collaborations with university-wide programs, College of Engineering faculty, industry, and other academic partners. This helps ensure that our efforts have a positive impact on student success.

Goals

• Preparing students for leadership roles within the engineering profession

• Supporting successful graduation rates

• Providing community service opportunities to engage K-12 students to pique their interest in engineering

Mission

The ECCO Center provides diversity initiatives and programs devoted to increasing the number of under-represented African American, Latino American, and Native American (AALANA) student engineers in the college.

ECCO Center Executive Advisory Board

Patricia Iglesias Victoria, Ph.D.

Assistant ProfessorMechanical Engineering

Keith Jenkins, Ph.D.

Interim VP and Associate Provost for Diversity & InclusionDirector of Undergraduate ProgramsCollege of Liberal Arts, Professor

Reginald Rogers, Ph.D.

Assistant ProfessorChemical Engineering

Tomicka Wagstaff, Ed.D.

Senior Director for Academic Access & Support Grants

If you would like to be added to our mailing list, or have any questions, please contact Venessa Mitchell at vmmeme@rit.edu or call her at 585-475-2162.

ECCO Center