Diversity Leadership Program

The Mission of the CCES Student Diversity Leadership Program is to develop student leaders who graduate with a high level of cultural competency and global awareness that will prepare them for success in a highly competitive global market place.

Furthermore, the program strives to produce graduates who think critically and independently, adapt to changing and challenging environments, make appropriate choices, and act in a respectful and responsible manner.

CCES parent and successful businessman, Mr. DJ Rama, speaks with CCES Global Issues Group
on the importance of cultural competency in the new global marketplace.

Student Diversity Leadership Groups

The CCES Diversity Leadership Program was launched in 2002 as a support group for diverse students and families. The program has since grown to include a middle school Student Diversity Leadership Council (SDLC) and the upper school Global Issues Group (GIG).  

Global Issues Group (GIG)

CCES Upper School (Grades 9-12)

Focus:
- Global Issues, Conflicts and Current Events
- Problem Solving through Technology and Design
- Developing Critical Thinking Skills
- Collaboration and Communications

Student Diversity Leadership Council (SDLC)

CCES Middle School (Grades 7-8)

Through teamwork and collaboration with other student groups around the state, the student leaders work to develop inclusive and welcoming school communities by

Focus:
- Promotion and Support the Middle School Anti-Bullying Program
- Promoting an Inclusive School Environment
- Development of Effective Communications and Leadership Skills
- Organizational Skills & Time Management
- Team Building and Collaboration

CCES Diversity Coordinator, Greg Hood leading a discussion on the negative effects of stereotypes.

Leadership Training

Students participating in the Diversity Leadership Program work closely with similar student-led groups from around the region (South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia) to design and facilitate training conferences each year. During these conferences, students lead discussions and participate in exercises designed to improve school culture and gauge attitudes toward diversity and inclusion.

The 2012 Palmetto Association of Independent Schools Student Diversity
Leadership Workshop 2012

Recent Program News

- CCES Diversity Leadership Program Sponsors the Middle School Mix-It-Up Day

- CCES Students Attend  Diversity Leadership Workshop 2012

- Diversity Leadership Program Teaching Global Awareness

For additional information on the Diversity Leadership Program, contact Greg Hood, Diversity Coordinator, at 864-299-1522, ext. 1258.