Have Questions?
Marcus A. White, M.A.
BRAVE Student Coordinator
(609) 699 4977
brave@rcbc.edu
BRAVE Events:
BRAVE
Brothers Achieving Excellence
Welcome to RCBC! You made it here and we want to support your college experience from now to graduation! We believe in the success of all our students and in the spirit of valuing our diverse student body, BRAVE provides strategies for adjusting to college life, and connections with college resources, peers, faculty, staff and administration of color.
We exist to empower male students of color with college readiness skills that help them excel as leaders in college and career.
Vaulted by the connections he made, RCBC graduate Emmanuel Lewechi earns co-valedictorian
The people he’s met and bonded with in these experiences have reminded him that finding family at school and work is possible, boosted his confidence, and helped him succeed, such as Brothers Achieving Excellence (BRAVE) Program Coordinator Marcus White and his BRAVE brothers, who help male students of color succeed in college, and Welcome Center Manager Mimi Oliviera and his Peer Mentor colleagues, who help students traverse college life.
Join a community. Gain a sense of belonging and positive guidance through these supports:
BRAVE Men of Color Summer Institute
Three-day college readiness experience for first-year male students of color at RCBC. Bond with peers, gain tangible resources for academic success, and participate in empowering sessions that equip you with tools for professional development and a deeper understanding of being a male student of color in higher education. Watch the BRAVE Men of Color Summer Institute video.
Cafe Connect
Mondays and Thursdays at 10-11 AM and 3-4 PM
This is a casual conversation where BRAVE students can ask dedicated RCBC staff members any questions they may have about college, life, study resources, upcoming BRAVE events, RCBC important deadline dates, etc.
Barbershop Talks
Safe spaces to discuss topics particular to men of color in college. Barbershop Talks focus on building brotherly bonds. Each month we discuss topics such as mental health, professionalism, financial literacy, networking skills, and leadership development.
BRAVE Considerations
Empowerment series and success strategies to support leadership development to excel in college and life: Financial Literacy, Career Preparation, Campus Resources On & Off-Campus, etc.
Fall and Spring Campus Tours
Gain inspiration to transfer to a four-year institute to further your academic pursuits via a bus trip to nearby colleges and universities through RCBC.
- Meet college ambassadors and learn campus culture
- Connect with offices that support minority students
- Meet admissions teams understanding the transfer process
Previous college campus tours included:
- Rowan University
- Rutgers University
- Delaware State University
- Morgan State University
- Rider University