New Men of Color: Student Success Program Kicks Off with Inaugural Summit

Published: 01/19/2021

St. Charles Community College is actively recruiting for a new program on campus aimed at helping an underserved population in the community. The Men of Color: Student Success Program is specifically designed to support African American students as they navigate through the college experience and into a life of success.

According to research from The College Board, “at just about every stage of the educational pipeline, men of color lag behind minority women in terms of achievement, persistence, and school and college completion.” The Men of Color: Student Success Program hopes to reverse that trend.

Starting this year, SCC is inviting area high school male students of color to be a part of this unique and powerful program, which includes financial scholarships, academic support, social engagement, mentorship and connections with successful community leaders.

“Through this initiative, we hope to empower students of color,” said Martha Garcia Kampen, chief diversity and compliance officer. “We want to give them the support they need to succeed, providing guidance and practical encouragement through their college experience.

The new program will be introduced to the community at the inaugural Men of Color: Student Success Summit on Feb. 26, 2021. Those who attend the summit will get the chance to engage with nationally renowned speakers on timely and relevant topics. Participants will also get the chance to learn more about the Men of Color: Student Success Program. The summit is open to all men of color from area high schools, whether or not they are interested in participating in the program.

Learn more at stchas.edu/menofcolor.