All students are invited to Dr. Henry J. Bowers Focus Group meetings

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Zoom option
We recommend you consider joining in person, but you are more than welcome to participate via Zoom.

HFC’s Dr. Henry J. Bowers Focus Group has begun weekly meetings for the Fall 2026 semester in Room N-011 in the basement of the Campus Safety Building (Building N on the main campus). There is also a Zoom option.

Meetings will be held every Wednesday from noon until 2 p.m.:

  • September 9, 16, 23, 30
  • October 7, 14, 21, 28
  • November 4, 11, 18, 25
  • December 2, 9

The Bowers Focus Group is a student support and learning organization. Come as you are. These are drop-in meetings, so you can show up at any time and leave at any time.

Typical meetings include introductions and individual updates, followed by discussions of issues that are important to members of the group. The many topics addressed can include cultural or historical topics; opportunities for personal and professional growth, internships, conferences, out-of-area College or cultural visits; and much more. The atmosphere is relaxed, very supportive, and open. It is intended to build relationships and to provide information, resources, and support to all students.

HFC sociology instructor Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell is the faculty advisor. Chardin Claybourne and Dr. Courtney Matthews are the co-faculty advisors. The group provides an atmosphere in which students can be comfortable, even with uncomfortable topics. The group exposes them to opportunities inside and outside HFC to help them grow academically and professionally.

"We are excited to journey through another year of greatness," said Harvell. "The Dr. Henry J. Bowers Focus Group will continue to produce excellence, serve students, and uphold the intellectual traditions of our community."

All HFC students are invited to attend meetings. For questions or more information about the Bowers Focus Group, contact any of the following: