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