Project C.A.R.E. celebrated it’s 30th anniversary under the leadership of Tacquice. She worked with the program for more than five years.

Project C.A.R.E. aims to improve academic performance and the retention of underrepresented students at Western Carolina University. In an effort to apply theory to practice, Intercultural Affairs has designed this program as a proactive measure to address the academic challenges underrepresented students face at Predominately White Institutions (PWIs).

This program pairs first year and transfer student participants with student leaders who serve as peer counselors who help them to adjust to college life academically, culturally, and socially.