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What are your values worth to you?
"My values are worth the combination of what is right and what is PC, taking PC as something that others subscribe to get along with the crowd this I am not. I feel being true to yourself and values instilled by my parents are important. I believe that as long as I do not hurt others but stand up to the wrongs of the world is worth fighting for."

Interviewed by Alton Clark 01/01/09

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Alton Clark
Associate Director Veterans Upward Bound, Metro State University of Denver

Location: Denver, CO United States
Joined: Aug 4th, 2008
About   (request update)
Born and raised in the city of Denver attended and graduated from Manual High School worked as a carpenter, plumber and an electrician in the greater metro area. Joined the Army in 1974 and perused a career in the Army as a Construction Engineer and as an Army Career Counselor. In 1991, Alton was retired due to a service-connected disability. He perused a career in the computer field, which he learned in the military and found that a person needed a degree in the civilian field. Upon entering the Veterans Upward Bound, program and completing it he went on to Metropolitan state college and received a degree in Bachelor of Science in the filed of Human Services Addictions Counselor. He worked as a student counselor for VUB, a consultant for VUB, and Student Support Services ¡§SSS¡¨ in the area of data base manager. He Worked with Student Support services as a Student Information Specialist. At present working as Associate Director of Veterans Upward Bound, also continuing the work in the area of addiction counseling,, at risk youth. Alton is at present; President of the African American Affairs Council MSCD, Co Advisor of Black Student Alliance Metropolitan State College Of Denver, Alumni president of ACTS African American Association MSCD, Member of the Martin Luther King Marade Committee. Committee member of the Rachael B. Noel scholarship endowment, Co-Chair of the Colorado Black Round Table "Higher Education " , Member of the Slippers N Sliders Ski Club, James P Beckwourth Mountian Club, and other committees

Areas of interest
„± Working with youth through James P. Beckwouth Outdoor Education Center
„± Acacia Counseling Addictions Counseling
„± Scouting
„± Computer data systems and fun
„± All outdoor sports, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Hiking, and Boating
My Interview Question
What are your values worth to you?
Current Whereabouts:
I am working As an Associate Director for the Veterans Upward Bound Program at Metro State University of Denver A federal TRIO progam, providing pre college education for veterans (Free of Charge) in my spare time I am working with youth in the outdoor environment teaching fishing, tracking, hunting, and survival skills. in the general community i lead students to successful careers in various careers, with giving them the pit falls that are out there. Scout Leader and endlessly working in the community in as many endeavors that uphold the Black community.
Life & Professional Aspirations:
I hope to complete a masters degree in counseling and a PHd in the same.
Website:
http://teachone.vpweb.com
Education   (request update)
University of Colorado, Denver class of 1996
Undergrad Major: Counseling
Claim To Fame:
I Can and Will, let no one stop you
Most Memorable Moment:
Learning
High School: Manual HS in Denver, CO class of 1970
 
Activities & Accomplishments:
R.O.T.C Drill Team and Color Guard
Best Memories:
Graduating and completing the student house building project
Experience
I currently work with Metro State University of Denver as Associate Director Veterans Upward Bound
I have 15 years of experience working in the Counseling industry.
Activity
Daddy Hunger Documentary Screening  Daddy Hunger Documentary Screening
Daddy Hunger Documentary Screening / Thursday, April 2, 2009 / 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Free screening – Open to the public The Shadow Theatre, 1468 Dayton Street, Aurora, CO 80010 Join the Be There f ...more
Posted by Alton Clark on March 11th, 2009 • 2,407 Views
Black in America Reunion Black in America Reunion
Last Sept I posted a survey with 100% in favor of this reunion idea, however with the election and with all that is holy he will take office In couple weeks, I feel that BABY STEPS May be needed, so ...more
Posted by Alton Clark on January 1st, 2009 • 876 Views
Education Education
Did You Know according to: Racial Gaps in Faculty Job Satisfaction Surveys by COACHE — the acronym for the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education — have played a key role in recent y ...more
Posted by Alton Clark on December 10th, 2008 • 686 Views
State of the Black World Conference State of the Black World Conference
This is an event that we should not miss Count Down to State of the Black World Conference November 19 – 23, New Orleans Morial Convention Center and Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel Bulletin # 1 P ...more
Posted by Alton Clark on September 29th, 2008 • 1,485 Views
My BlackInAmerica.com Profile
Why Are You Concerned About Black America:
In my lifetime, I have always been involved in the political process, being it by marching for our rights or by voting to make a difference. The Dream is about to come to Dr. Kings vision with the nomination of the first Black President. The direction of the young black male and female is paramount to change, we as a people need to turn them around and give a better direction and pride in themselves and their future.
How Did You Find Out About This Site:
Email post
What Would You Like To See On This Site:
Solutions to our young people
Did You See The CNN Special Entitled "Black In America":
Yes
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