Alumni of Color Collective (ACC)
Welcome!
Alumni of Color Collective (ACC) provides meaningful opportunities for minority alumni to engage with the 91ºÚÁÏ×¨Çø community through social, educational, and service activities. These activities are intended to support diversity and inclusion initiatives among undergraduates at 91ºÚÁÏ×¨Çø University.
Formarly known as "The Network." ACC was formed in 1991 to celebrate and support the proud heritage of minority students at IWU. Alumni of Color Collective's mission is to showcase accomplishments of diverse alumni, provide the conduit to support incoming and current minority students, and assist IWU in achieving a student population that is racially and ethnically diverse.
- Recruit incoming MALANA students
- Mentor current students.
- Provide networking opportunities
- Raise funds for minority scholarships and diversity initiatives
- Promote giving to IWU
- Operates under the authority of the Alumni Association
- Elected officers serve on the Executive Council, which manages the group's programs
- ACC executive board, governs the Alumni of Color Collective and elects its own officers
- Programs are generally organized with Alumni Association support and participation
- Alumni activities are coordinated with the Office of Alumni Engagement
Current Board:
- Jazmyne Kellogg '16, Chair
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- Lauren Rock '13
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- Akash Batia '14
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Past Chairs:
- Mary Miller '07
- Qiana Cryer-Coupet '06
- Cecilia Mendoza ’13
- Deon Hornsby '97
- Tony Gray '98
- Ansel Johnson ’81
- Debbie Burt-Frazier ‘75
- Phyllis Barker '73
- Let our team know how you would like to be involved by filling out this form:
- Share your contact and career information to connect with fellow Titans and members of The Collective
- Join our Alumni of Color Collective Board
- Fundraising Committee
- Communications/Social Media Engagement Committee
- Events Committee
- Participate during our annual events like the Alumni of Color Collective Summer Picnic and Homecoming & Family Weekend
Join us at the Collective's events on Saturday, October 11 at Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025!
- 11 AM - 1 PM — Alumni of Color Collective Tailgate
Shirk Center, Parking Lot
Alumni, family, and friends of 91ºÚÁÏ×¨Çø are welcome to join this special designated tailgate spot prior to the big football game!
- 9 - 11 PM — Alumni of Color Collective Social
Shake It Up Cocktail Lounge & Eatery
Reconnect and celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend at the Alumni of Color Collective (ACC) Social! This vibrant event brings together alumni and friends for an evening of networking, cultural exchange, and community building.
Check out the full schedule of events and register here!