Richland reaches out to African-American and Latino males
Adrien Merliss
Issue date: 2/4/10 Section: News
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The theme of the summit was "Identifying, Defining, and Overcoming the Challenges of Minority Male Students." Approximately 40 students, faculty, and staff members attended the function.
"Our goal is for students to successfully complete their education at Richland and fulfill their ultimate goals," said Cassaundra Singleton, Coordinator of Student Programs.
Funded through a grant from the Texas Higher Education Board and the Dallas County Community College District, the program plans to conduct additional Leadership Summits during the Spring 2010 semester.
The next seminar will take place at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in Sabine Hall, Room S117. The meeting will focus on preparing for college and careers.
"The basis of the program is to empower and enrich the lives of the young men participating in the program to see beyond what society offers; therefore, each of them can take what they have learned and teach other young men how to embody the same vision of being more successful than what society expects," said Tameca Minter, Developmental Writing instructor.
The Jan. 23 session included four guest speakers:
Vice President of Student Development Tony Summers discussed "The Journey of Life." Fred Martinez, counselor and faculty member, worked with students to discover who they are, their purpose in life, and the meaning of their names. Vice Chancellor for Student Services W.G. Garland led role playing sessions for students and staff to portray real-life issues that commonly prevent students from completing college. Ronald Sessions, author of Seven Keys to Common Sense, taught students how to overcome challenges using common sense.
The Office of Student Life provided breakfast and lunch for the participants.
According to Singleton, there is space for approximately 30 more students to join the program. For more information contact Singleton in El Paso Hall, Room E086, at csingleton@dcccd.edu or (972) 238 - 6292. Minter can be reached in El Paso Hall, Room E017, at tminter@dcccd.edu, or (972) 238 - 3823.
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