MVC Serves as Launch Site for Noncredit Leadership Program with 100 Black Men of the Inland Empire

Moreno Valley College served as the launch site for a pilot series of free noncredit courses in leadership, customer service, and conflict resolution. The courses were facilitated by MVC faculty in partnership with Riverside Community College District Distance Education & Educational Services and the 100 Black Men of the Inland Empire (100BMIE). Designed for learners of all ages and backgrounds, the online courses provided flexible opportunities for professional and personal development and will inform future offerings with other community organizations.

Camille Perry, associate faculty in business administration, led the courses alongside David Morrow, Ed.D., president of 100BMIE. “Noncredit education provides free, accessible opportunities for individuals who may not otherwise pursue higher education,” Perry said. “It’s not only about professional growth—it’s about showing our students and their families that learning never stops.”

Dean Eric Anthony, dean of Instruction, Career and Technical Education, emphasized the role of noncredit programs in addressing workforce and leadership needs. “These programs give lifelong learners the chance to reskill or upskill without financial burden,” Anthony said. “They create pathways to new careers and support stronger, more resilient communities.”

Shawna BuShell, Ed.D., dean of Educational Services and Distance Learning, who helped establish the partnership, noted that the department is already exploring collaborations with local churches and other organizations to expand similar opportunities. “We designed online courses to address community needs and provide immediate, practical solutions,” BuShell said.

The MVC pilot demonstrates how the college, within the RCCD framework, can provide meaningful opportunities for community engagement, leadership development, and workforce readiness while serving as a model for future noncredit initiatives.