Exploring Student Perceptions and Experiences at the UIUC Black Cultural Center

This study examined the experiences and perceptions of the Black Cultural Center (BCC) at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC). In order to understand how students' experiences at the BCC compare to the perceptions of the BCC, it is necessary to highlight the black student voices at the UIUC. For the current study, junior and senior undergraduate participants were recruited by utilizing snowball sampling. I utlized a qualitative methodology in order to assess the student experiences and perceptions of the BCC at UIUC. The findings indicate that students are more likely to attend the BCC if they feel comfortable, feel like they are building community, and/or have a high level of involvement with the BCC.unpublishednot peer reviewe