California State University, Bakersfield
Excel Scholars
Excel Scholars works to support the educational goals of males of color on the campus of California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB). Excel Scholars aims to increase the access, retention, and graduation rates of underrepresented minority (URM) males.
California State University, Chico
Men of CHICO
Men of CHICO (Culture, Honor, Integrity, Courage, Opportunity) aims to empower, guide, and support men of color at Chico State. Men of CHICO exists to improve persistence, retention, academic excellence, and post-baccalaureate trajectories for all participating students. All students, regardless of sex, race, color, or national origin, who are interested in the program’s mission and focus are welcome.
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Male Success Alliance
The mission of MSA is to improve access, retention, and graduation rates of boys and men of color by providing academic support, professional development, and mentoring. The program aims to support the college and career success of boys and men of color by utilizing a holistic approach to promote brotherhood and community through cultural awareness and identity development.
California State University, Fullerton
Male Success Initiative-Fullerton
The Male Success Initiative-Fullerton (MSI-Fullerton) aims to support and advance the potential of undergraduate men of color by providing tailored programming and services that empower brothers with the skills and knowledge needed to foster academic success; establish a support network of mentors; increase graduation & retention rates; and strengthen the sense of brotherhood among all CSUF students who self-identify as men of color (African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian-American/Pacific Islander, American Indian, and multiracial men, this also includes men of trans experience).
California State University, Long Beach
Men's Success Initiative
The Men’s Success Initiative at CSU Long Beach is a program focused on cultivating a Brotherhood of college-graduating and succeeding men of color. The program places emphasis on three foundational tenets: Empowering men of color to achieve both personal and academic success; To challenge antiquated perceptions of gender and masculinity; Develop a thriving community of Brothers by retaining undergraduate men of color.
California State University, Los Angeles
The Network
The Network is an informal community for self-identified men of color that offers social activities in combination with academic-related activities and resources such as tutoring and career development. The Network aims to make a notable positive impact on the lives and experiences of Black, Latino, Native/Indigenous, Pacific Islander, Asian, Desi, and other men of color at Cal State LA by connecting our young men and their allies to culturally relevant and engaging campus services, academic resources, and a supportive community that reflects them.
Cal Poly Humboldt
Diverse Male Scholar Initiative
The Diverse Male Scholar Initiative (DMSI) at Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods is designed to cultivate a safe community for students who self-identify as men of color by providing culturally centered programs strengthened with academic achievement, holistic development, community building, and leadership opportunities.
Cal Poly Pomona
Male Success Initiatives (MSI)
Male Success Initiatives (MSI) stands with men of color of all races, creeds, sexual orientations, abilities, and other intersectional identities at Cal Poly Pomona. Through holistic and culturally relevant programming, cross-campus and interdepartmental support networks, and innovative services, we strive to close the gaps of retention and graduation rates among men of color at CPP.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Men of Color Success Initiative (MOCSI)
The Men of Color Success Initiative (MOCSI) supports and advances the potential of undergraduate men of color by empowering students with integral skills, community, and knowledge to foster success. The initiative focuses on increasing retention and graduation rates for men of color; identity exploration and holistic development through cultural affirmation and “brave space” communities; establishing a support network of mentors; and strengthening the sense of community among all students who self-identify as men of color (African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian-American/Pacific Islander, American Indian, and multiracial men, this also includes men of trans experience).
Fresno State University
Black Student Success Initiative
Fresno State has the Office of Black Student Success and our affinity group African American Student Success initiative. We will start a new overarching program called the Black Student Success Initiative in Fall 2023 to bring cohesion to multiple efforts across various units.
Sacramento State University
Improve Your Tomorrow University
Improve Your Tomorrow University (IYT U) is a partnership with Improve Your Tomorrow and Sacramento State University. IYT U provides community space, 1-on-1 mentoring, programming, social events, and other forms of support for young men of color on campus.
San Jose State University
I Can I Will is a First-Year Experience Program
I Can I Will is a First-Year Experience Program focused on increasing the retention and graduation rates of men of color, including African-American, Latino, and Pacific Islander males, in the Educational Opportunity Program. The mentoring program provides an additional source of support by building community and fostering a strong sense of belonging for EOP students as they immerse into SJSU.
Stanislaus State
Male Success Initiative (MSI)
The Male Success Initiative (MSI) at Stanislaus State will foster student growth and academic success by nurturing spaces where men of color and self-identified men feel safe to be purposefully vulnerable, live in their authentic truths, and be empowered to be agents of social change. MSI will inspire transformative learning through intentional programs, meaningful dialogues, & community building that will advocate for the dismantling of toxic heteronormative traits. The core of our work will revolve around reconstructing and healing from negative ideologies by promoting self-reflection, critical thinking, and empathy.
