Men of Color Initiatives (MOCI)
The Men of Color Initiatives at HACC is designed to recognize, reinforce, and support the recruitment, retention, and completion of male identifying students across all the campuses. Supported by six pillars that include scholarship, service, leadership, integrity, responsibility, and cultural awareness.
The Men of Color Initiatives recognizes and appreciates the role of the intersecting identities as it relates to the individual journey of each member. Some of the goals for our members include amplifying voices, empowerment, promotion of self-advocacy, and making healthy life choices to move beyond historical structural and systemic barriers for a successful transition in their personal and professional lives through education.
Who can participate in the Men of Color Initiative?
The Men of Color Initiative is open to all HACC students regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, expression or ability.
Program Services and Activities
Academic and career goal-setting assistance
Financial Aid planning and guidance
Mentoring and coaching support (peer-to-peer and professional)
Leadership development
Monthly information and developmental workshops
Cultural Awareness Trips
Service and volunteer opportunities
Persistence planning assistance
Bi-weekly Discussion groups
These services will be ancillary when appropriate.
Additional Services
Access to Men of Color Initiative staff and safe space
Access to Men of Color Initiative resources and mentoring
Open to all first-semester students and matriculating students.
Academic goal setting and review.
Guided workshops for healthy growth and development.
Mentoring identification.
Cultural identity trips.
Campus and community cultural impact project.
Motivation to succeed.
For more information about these programs, please contact:
Michael R. Davis
Director, Men of Color Programs