Men of Color Student Leadership Institute (MOCSLI)

The Presidents’ Round Table (PRT) is excited to welcome attendees to the 9th Annual Men of Color Student Leadership Institute (MOCSLI), which is being hosted virtually for the first time and scheduled for October 20-23. The MOCSLI is designed to develop and promote an effort focused on increasing the attendance, persistence, and completion of post-secondary programs for minority males. This institute is intended to develop, and promote an effort focused on increasing the attendance, persistence and completion of post-secondary programs for minority males. This intensive 2.5 day leadership seminar is for select men enrolled in one of the many minority male programs across the country.

Join us for the 9th Annual Men of Color Student Leadership Institute, taking place virtually on October 20-23, 2020.

Important Dates and Links

Registration Deadline: October 15, 2020
Tuition for PRT member colleges: $75 per community college for multiple attendees (pay now)
Tuition for non-PRT member colleges: $100 per community college for multiple attendees (pay now)
Men of Color Student Leadership Institute: October 20 – 23, 2020
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How do I register?

Pay the community college virtual participation fee, see links above.
Register on Eventbrite for individual student and advisor sessions, listed below.

Student Zoom Workshops

THE PATHOLOGY OF PAIN: BLACK HEALTH MATTERS
Tuesday, October 20 at 1pm PST/3pm CST (60 min)
Presenter: Dr. Abdimalik Buul, San Diego City College
This workshop deals with the traumatic impacts of witnessing the documented killings of Black men and the deleterious dehumanizing impact. Mental health is a crucial component on the holistic stability to preserve black men. This workshop will deal with signs and symptoms of mental illnesses, debunk stigmas around seeking treatment to cope and heal, and provide resources for black men not only to survive but thrive.

FINANCIAL LITERACY. MAKING YOUR DOLLA$ MAKE $ENSE: 10 KEYS TO FINANCIAL SUCCESS IN COLLEGE
Wednesday, October 21 at 1pm PST/3pm CST (60 min)
Presenter: Mr. Eric Thompson, Kansas City Scholars
This workshop will explore financial concepts that everyone should know, yet the reality is that many black men do not until later in life. This session is designed to assist young black men to leverage the gifts of information and time by introducing them to foundational financial principals such as compounding, investing early for the future, taking calculated financial risks, and maintaining a healthy credit profile. The vision for every participant is that he will understand the importance of limiting debt and increasing savings to support a bright financial future. Time is on your side young brothers!

AIN’T TOO PROUD
Thursday, October 22 at 1pm PST/3pm CST (60 min)
Presenter: Mr. Terrell Tigner, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
The session will speak to students about not being afraid to ask for help. Too many times, especially as men, we don’t reach out for help because we view it as weakness. However, the smartest and most successful individuals utilize their resources. Lay the pride DOWN and level UP!

TOWN HALL: IGNITE THE FLAME — SEIZE THE MOMENT
Friday, October 23 at 10am PST/12pm CST (1 hr 15 min)
Facilitator: Mr. Courtney Brazile, Dalles College, Mountain View Eventbrite Registration:

This virtual town hall will include a panel-style discussion featuring student leaders addressing issues facing black America. The conversation will emphasize the importance of our upcoming election, while igniting the flame in participants to think about their integral part as we move from the “polls” to “policy” and collective action. This interactive session will highlight the major themes addressed in this year’s Virtual Conference to empower young men to transgress as change agents in a climate of systemic racism and social injustice.

Advisor Zoom Workshops

INTRODUCTION OF THE MOCSLI, PRT, AND NCBAA
Tuesday, October 20 8am PST/10am CST (1 hr 15 min)
Presenters: Dr. Ricky Shabazz, San Diego City College; Dr. Roosevelt Charles, Foothill College; Dr. Jackie Thomas, Long Star College Tomball; Mr. Courtney Brazile Dalles College, Mountain View
This workshop provides an overview of the history of the Men of Color Student Leadership Institute (MOCSLI), the Presidents’ Round Table (PRT), and the National Council on Black American Affairs (NCBAA). Advisors will learn about professional development opportunities for students and professionals from across the country. The PRT and NCBAA are affiliate of the American Association of Community Colleges.

CAREER PATHWAYS WITHIN COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Wednesday, October 21 at 8am PST/10am CST (1 hr 15 min)
Presenters: Dr. Ricky Shabazz, San Diego City College; Mr. Herb English, Barstow Community College
Advance your knowledge of the career pathways within the nation’s community colleges. This workshop is an advance look at interviewing, resume, and probing the types of jobs that can lead from advisor to a college presidency.

THE GENERATIONAL EFFECTS
Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8am PST/10am CST (1 hr 15 min)
Presenter: Dr. Jackie Thomas, Long Star College Tomball
This workshop explores the traits of five generations in the workplace. Participants will learn how to lead and motivate the various generations that we engage in our colleges. Do you know the attributes of all five generations?

TOWN HALL: IGNITE THE FLAME—SEIZE THE MOMENT
Friday, October 23 at 10am PST/12pm CST (1 hr 15 min)
Facilitator: Mr. Courtney Brazile, Dalles College, Mountain View
Advisors will hear and learn from the challenges of Men of Color from all over the nation. We welcome advisors to attend this virtual town hall, which will include a panel-style discussion featuring student leaders addressing issues facing black America. The conversation will emphasize the importance of our upcoming election, while igniting the flame in participants to think about their integral part as we move from the “polls” to “policy” and collective action. This interactive session will highlight the major themes addressed in this year’s Virtual Conference to empower young men to transgress as change agents in a climate of systemic racism and social injustice.

The Initiative Mandate:

Closing the achievement gap – Promote policies and programs that facilitate access and post-secondary success
Create Sustainable, collaborative partnerships including the procurement of external resources
Push for legislative focus a, reforms and funding
Serve as a clearing house of information

The student track will focus on the following:

Self-image
College completion and career readiness
Personal health and wellness
Entrepreneurship
Financial literacy

Initiative Goals

Create a national repository for data collection and analysis
To engage minority males in multiple experiences that are designed to connect them to college in order to facilitate their academic, social, and emotional success.
To ensure minority males prosper economically and professionally.
To build a cadre of future leaders who are competent, caring and culturally aware of their commitment to the liberation of their communities.
Create an annual Minority Male Conference

The Men of Color Student Leadership Institute serves as a venue for practitioners and students to come together to discuss challenges and opportunities within the National Minority Male Initiative. Broad parameters to be addressed at the Institute are:

Leadership and character development for students enrolled in the National Minority Male Initiative consortia initiatives
Engagement of participants in dialogue about best practices
Identification of new and emerging challenges
Improvement of faculty and student service development to ensure that consortia are able to meet the goals of the project

Questions?

Contact: Amir Duke at mocslinstitute@gmail.com

Education Trust-West brief: We invite you to read this document regarding the importance of having a Male Program at your college. Hear My Voice: Strengthening the college pipeline for young men of color in California.