BRAVE

BRAVE 

Brothers Achieving Excellence

As an institutional effort to increase the success and the graduation rate of African American/Black and Latino/Hispanic male students at RCBC, BRAVE provides strategies for adjusting to college life, connections with college resources, peers, faculty, staff & administration of color through the following (5) five supports:

1: BRAVE MEN OF COLOR SUMMER INSTITUTE: 

Three-day college readiness experience for male students of color in their first year at RCBC. Opportunity to bond with peers and gain tangible resources for academic success. Empowering sessions equip participants with tools for professional development and a deeper understanding of being a male student of color in higher education.

REGISTER FOR 2024 BRAVE MEN OF COLOR SUMMER INSTITUTE HERE

2: CAFE CONNECT with MARCUS WHITE

Mondays & Thursdays @ 10-11 AM & 3-4PM 

Casual conversations where BRAVE students can ask a dedicated RCBC staff member, Marcus White, any questions they may have about college, life, study resources, upcoming BRAVE events, RCBC important deadline dates, etc.

3: BARBERSHOP TALKS

Building brotherly bonds monthly around discussions such as mental health, effective networking,  relationships, and other topics about men of color in college.

4: 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.

5: FALL & SPRING CAMPUS TOURS

Bus trip visits to colleges or universities that offer inspiration to transfer to a four-year institute to further academic pursuits.