Appendix D – National Black Male Success Initiatives This appendix contains an annotated list of selected Black male-focused programs currently in operation at higher education institutions, state agencies, K-12 school districts, and nonprofit organizations. These best practices programs have demonstrated success in (1) reach, (2) longevity, (3) institutional commitment, and/or (4) research on Black male success. Institution-Based University of Louisville, Cultural Center Black Male Initiative A student-facing campus resource that connects participants to mentoring, academic support, and other forms of personal, social, and academic engagement in the campus community. Community College of Philadelphia, Department of Student Support Center for Male Engagement A student-facing resource center, geared towards African American males, that provides both curricular and co-curricular supports to increase a sense of belonging on campus. California State University Northridge, College of Behavioral Sciences Du Bois Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement Black Male Initiative An anti-deficit based mentoring program that seeks to increase minority male achievement through academic intervention and character development. The Ohio State University, Office of Diversity and Inclusion Todd Anthony Bell Resource Center on the African American Male The Bell resource center conducts original research on effective policy and programs that promote African American male success and serves as a national resource for practitioners on best practices regarding African American males throughout the educational lifespan. System-wide Programs Massachusetts Department of Higher Education 100 Males to College A cohort-based program that provides support through local high school partners. Representing a partnership between public higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, community and business partners, and political leadership. Community Colleges of California African American Male Education Network and Development (A2MEND) A volunteer-driven mentoring program that pairs students with institutional administrators, available to students enrolled anywhere within the community college system.
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