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Men of Color Initiative
First
Year Program for Academic Retention and Transition
(1st - P.
A. R. T)
The M. O. C. 1st-PART is
vital in assisting first-generation, low-income, male
students of color matriculate into their sophomore year
by creating opportunities for 1:1 mentoring and large
group social interactions for its participants. All
first-year participants are paired with an M. O. C
upperclassman who serves as their mentor in the areas of
college transition, navigating the university culture,
and academic achievement. Through the M. O. C Academy
and an optional Discover Chicago course, the M. O. C
provides safe spaces for participants to engage in
conversations critical to their success at DePaul
University.
M. O. C. Upperclassmen Experience
The M. O. C Upperclassmen Experience focuses on
providing male upperclassmen of color with opportunities
for life-skills attainment, intergenerational mentoring,
graduate and career preparation and civic and community
engagement. With the use of on-campus workshops, alumni
networking events, Chicago excursions, interactive
programs and its Real Men Serve campaign, the M. O. C
Initiative’s Upperclassmen Experience works to ensure
its participants will succeed at their post graduation
endeavors.
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