Invest in their Success
Male Success Initiatives (MSI) stands with men of color of all races, creeds, sexual orientations, abilities, and other intersectional identities at Cal Poly Pomona. Through holistic and culturally relevant programming, cross-campus and interdepartmental support networks, and innovative services, we strive to close the gaps of retention and graduation rates among men of color at CPP.
Project SUCCESS
Our Mission
Project SUCCESS is committed to increasing the retention and persistence from year one to year two for first-time freshmen men of color. Through a holistic mentoring and academic program, Project SUCCESS fosters academic success, personal development, and a sense of belonging grounded in community support and the students’ gifts and talents.
Program Structure
- Culturally Relevant Mentoring – All scholars will be paired with a peer mentor and a professional faculty/staff mentor
- Build a Network of Support – Interact with students and professional men of color across campus
- Fall Semester FYE (First Year Experience) Course - Earn Course Credit and Fulfill General Education Area E, Lifelong Understanding and Self Development
- Spring Semester Roadmap – Scholars gain experience and learn about campus resources available to them by participating in our interactive Gatherings, each with a different topic tailored to fit the needs of Men of Color and prepare them for their sophomore year and beyond
- Access Free On-Campus Tutoring – One-on-one sessions with EOP Tutors
- Attend Culturally Relevant Workshops – Academic, Leadership, Professional, Identity and Personal Development for Men of Color
- And Much More!
Sophomore Success
Our Mission
Sophomore Experience seeks to develop a deeper sense of belonging for sophomore men of color through faculty mentorship and by navigating academic policies and practices. Students will develop an academic career plan and learn about various campus opportunities and careers.
Program Outcomes
- Increase student engagement with faculty
- Increase retention efforts via extended faculty participation
- Further explore academic identities and careers for sophomore men of color
Transfer Success
Our Mission
The MSI Transfer Success Program will serve as a pipeline for men of color (MOC) at local community colleges to see Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) as a viable, natural, and meaningful option for undergraduate degrees. The purpose of the MSI Transfer Success Program is to create a seamless transition from Community College to CPP. This program would focus on academic success, a sense of belonging & community, leadership development, and mentorship for transfer men of color.
Program Structure
Black Men of Excellence
Our Mission
The Black Men of Excellence program under CPP Male Success Initiatives to focus on the retention, graduation, and sense of belonging of all Black identified men at Cal Poly Pomona.
Program Structure
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The Impact of Your Gift
MSI’s Giving Day Campaign is centered around giving our scholars additional content, material and/or experience that they may have otherwise missed out on. The key forms of this would be as an increased or secondary scholarship, book stipend, emergency assistance grants, or travel and registration for an off-campus conference. For example:
- A $50 donation would help give our scholars access to an additional workshop or help us provide our students with materials or equipment to encourage their personal and academic success.
- $100 will help give us the opportunity to offer our scholars additional scholarships, emergency assistance grants, or the possibility of attending local off-campus events.
- An amazing donation of $250 or more would help us be able to provide our scholars with the chance of attending more amazing off campus events such as conferences and retreats centered around their growth, both internal and external, as young students and professionals of color.
Thank You!
By contributing to MSI, you play a fundamental role in allowing for greater access to engaging opportunities such as conferences, partnerships and workshops that will foster a culture of excellence within young men of color at Cal Poly Pomona.
