The Extraordinary Men of Distinction Program

Our program provides Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Leadership. We strive to ensure men of color at Onondaga Community College feel supported, acknowledged, heard, and challenged. The Extraordinary Men of Distinction program strives to provide each member with the skill set to persist through community college and ultimately serve as leaders in their community.

Mission 

The Extraordinary Men of Distinction program, formerly known as the African American & Latino Peer Support Program (ALPS), is geared towards enhancing a sense of belonging and connectedness for men of color at Onondaga Community College. 

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    What we do

    Mentorship

    • One-on-one Student Ambassador Mentoring 
    • Weekly Group Meetings
    • Success Coach Meetings with Liaison 

    Academic Excellence

    • Provide academic planning and opportunities to attend transfer and career workshops
    • Offer student study skills and tutoring referrals
    • Provide mid-semester grade checks

    Leadership Development

    • Provide community service and service-learning opportunities (i.e. Onondaga Day of Service, Unity Day)
    • Student Leadership Conference Opportunities
    • To provide a “Brother to Brother” speaker workshop with local minority male educators and community organizations
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    Students participating in the Extraordinary Men of Distinction “Dining Etiquette Program”
    Students participating in the Extraordinary Men of Distinction “Dining Etiquette Program”
    Extraordinary Men of Distinction “Basketball Tournament”
    Extraordinary Men of Distinction “Basketball Tournament”
    Students attending “One Love, One Mic” – Sponsored by the Extraordinary Men of Distinction
    Students attending “One Love, One Mic” – Sponsored by the Extraordinary Men of Distinction

    Campus Involvement

    • Financial Wellness Seminar
    • Welcome Mixer
    • Dining Etiquette Program
    • Hunger Banquet
    • Basketball Tournament
    • Kickball Tournament
    • Onondaga Day of Service
    • Well Dressed Wednesdays 
    • Campus Collaborations
    • High & Elementary School Visits

    For more information contact Program Coordinator, Maurice Brown at M.Brown26408@sunyocc.edu
    or (315)-498-2135

    Schedule a meeting with Maurice Brown 

    Damon Gilstrap
    Damon Gilstrap, '22

    "We at EMD do the right thing for the right reasons."