The Village

From your first day on campus, the Village will challenge and support you to think big, pursue your passions and do your part to make the world a better place.

The Village 

From your first day on campus, the Village will challenge and support you to think big, pursue your passions, and do your part to make the world a better place. 

The Village is a community-building and enrichment program, which fosters retention, persistence, and graduation for students from historically marginalized, diasporic backgrounds. 

‘It Takes a Village to Raise a Child’ 

This African proverb is the inspiration for the Village’s name. It reflects the fact that all of us need a large network of communal support to become the people we are meant to be. It is only within community that we can discover all that we can do, create, and give back. The Village is here to help you ask questions, engage new ideas, and acquire new skills in an environment with friends to support you and faculty and staff to inspire you. 

We are Team You 

As a college student, you need role models to help you grow, learn, and earn your degree. You deserve to know that your university community has a serious commitment to your success. The Village team is dedicated to helping you open your mind, expand your horizons, and prepare for a rich and meaningful life. 

At the Village, we are with you all the way 

You have a vision for future success. The Village is poised to help provide a variety of resources to help you meet your goals. Whether you need tutoring, help honing your interview skills, a letter of recommendation, or someone to listen, we are here to help. 

Some tolerate differences, we celebrate them 

Dominican is a relationship-centered community. As our vision statement says, we educate “one student at a time in the company of others.” On our campus, you will find bright, curious, committed students from nearly every religious, racial, and ethnic background. We embrace individual expression in an atmosphere of mutual respect. We see our differences as sources of strength. It ensures deep learning within a vital and fascinating community. 

What It Does 

The Village works to enable you to stay in school and complete your college degree by serving as an active, committed support network paired with a tangible financial benefit. In your college years, you are likely to face many challenges: academic, social, athletic, financial, spiritual, or professional. The Village is here to help you face all of the hurdles of college life. 

How It Works 

The Village provides: 

  • Annual financial stipends
  • A strong support system
  • Peer friendships
  • Workshops on academic, professional, and financial success
  • Opportunities for social and cultural development
  • Preparation for life after college 

A Committed Community 

The Village is a community of Dominican staff, faculty, students, and administrators who are committed to your success. We work to connect you with others across campus who share that commitment. Are you looking for a campus job? We'll help you find the right person. Are you thinking about a study abroad or internship opportunity? We will put you in touch with the person with the answers. Whether you are looking to join an organization or finance your education, our goal is the same: to help you thrive in college and earn your degree. 

A Comprehensive Program 

The Village goes beyond what you learn in the classroom to help you develop your capacities in these key areas: 

  • Leadership development
  • Scholarly engagement
  • Financial literacy
  • Social engagement
  • Cultural engagement