Programs
BMI
Black Male Initiative (BMI) is a networking community that is rooted in building discipline, accountability, and strengthening personal and professional relationships. Those relationships are built and sustained through internships, peer mentorships, consistent advisement, and career services.
QCC XL
QCC XL is an opportunity-based program for Black Males who have had a break in their education and Black Males who may be at risk of taking a break in their education. QCC XL is designed to improve their sense of belonging on campus. Within the program, members will learn how to navigate higher education and life through improved relationships with faculty, staff and students alike.
QMRC
QMRC is a safe space on campus where students can interact and grow together with culturally appropriate resources and intentional programming needs. Students will have access to tutoring, mentorship, leadership development, and mental wellness.
Meet the Staff
Jamal Biggs
QMRC Director
Isaih Wells
QCC XL Peer Mentor
Our Mission, Vision and Goals
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Queensborough Community College Male Resource Center (QMRC) is to provide a one stop student services center dedicated to supporting the needs of self-identified Black and Latino males on campus.
Vision
To create and sustain a one stop student services center that provides a safe and welcoming space for all self-identified Black and Latino male students to excel, grow, learn, and experience tremendous support specifically geared towards helping them succeed at QCC and in life.
Department Goals
- Creating a safe space on campus for Black and Latino Males to come together to interact, learn, grow and build successful traits towards their personal and professional goals in life.
- Provide Cultural, Artistic, and Networking Events for Students, Faculty and Staff that celebrate diversity and community.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive peer mentorship program designed to help Black and Latino students remove opportunity barriers by presenting academic and personal resources necessary for students to excel and graduate.
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