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TRIUMPH & SURGE

Join this empowering program for students of color at ECC! TRIUMPH and SURGE is a mentorship initiative focused on supporting academic success, leadership development, and community engagement. The program connects students with mentors, academic resources, and service opportunities to help more students of color achieve their educational goals and graduate from ECC. For more information, please contact the Student Life Coordinator for Student Equity.

Why join?

Joining TRIUMPH & SURGE means stepping into a community that believes in your potential and works with you to achieve it. It offers a powerful network of support, connection, and opportunity.

Members gain access to:

  • Mentorship and guidance from peers, faculty, and community leaders who understand their experiences and want to see them succeed.
  • Academic and personal support through workshops, tutoring, and resources that help balance college life and future goals.
  • Leadership development that builds confidence, communication skills, and a sense of purpose.
  • Community service opportunities that strengthen ties to the campus and broader community.
  • A community of belonging, where students of color can share experiences, celebrate achievements, and uplift one another.

Services Offered

  • The program offers mentoring, networking, study sessions, volunteering, and service projects to cultivate skills in these areas:
    • Conflict resolution
    • Emotion management
    • Financial literacy
    • Goal setting
    • Public speaking
    • Time management
    • Stress Management
    • Leadership
    • Mental Wellness
    • Workplace Readiness
    • Professional Etiquette
    • Self-Advocacy
    • Civic Engagement
  • Program Eligibility

    Minority Students

  • Steps to Apply

    Sign up to learn more about getting involved with this program.

Sign Up Form

To apply, complete the form.

Contact

Program Coordinator

Building B, Room B173
847-214-7079
eenders@elgin.edu

Facilities Rental Request Form

Need space for your next student club event? Make a reservation through Facilities Rental. All club events will be added to the calendar automatically.

This form will be used by official ECC student club leaders and employees only.

Event Registration

Interested in starting a new club?

Do you have a unique idea for a new club or activity? We want to hear from you! Secure at least three members to be officers and 1 advisor*. For more information, contact the Student Experience and Engagement Center at studentlife@elgin.edu, and let's work together to bring your vision to life.

At ECC, we believe that student life is an integral part of your college journey, and we're here to help you make the most of your time on campus.

*Advisor must be ECC faculty or staff

Contact

Student Experience and Engagement Center

Building B, Room B173
847-214-7370
Fax: 847-214-7352
studentlife@elgin.edu

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Hours
During Fall and Spring Semesters:
Monday through Thursday: 8 am to 7 pm
Friday: 8 am to 5 pm