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Men of Color Summit

January 2, 2024

Friday, April 19, 2024
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Main Folsom Campus (Map & Directions)

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The 2024 Folsom Lake College Men of Color Summit will educate, empower, and motivate students to strive for excellence in education. Throughout the day, students, faculty, staff, and community members will engage in discussions encompassing the needs and issues that men of Color specifically face, and how those issues intersect with their academic and professional careers.

Folsom Lake College has partnered with over ten local high schools to increase the academic and social success of men of Color.

The Summit invites all students to participate, however, it is intentionally designed to help men of Color gain a stronger sense of self as well as to connect with peers, faculty, staff, and the larger Folsom Lake College community.

Summit Goals

Provide opportunities for participants to learn from and engage with professional leaders in the community.
Provide networking opportunities for participants to learn from each other by participating in workshops and small group discussions.
Help participants gain a greater sense of self. Attending the educational sessions offered will help them to contextualize their identity socially, academically, historically, and politically.

Summit Themes

Career and professional development
Entrepreneurship masculinity and personal identity
Retention rates, graduation, and student achievement
Social and community engagement

9:00 to 9:30 am:

Registration and Continental Breakfast
Location: Community Room Aspen Hall FL1-20

9:30 to 9:45 am:

Welcome by Dr. Calvin Monroe, Dean of Student Services and Dr. Art Pimentel, Folsom Lake College President
Location: Community Room Aspen Hall FL1-20

9:45 to 10:00 am:

Transition to Breakout Session #1

10:00 to 10:25 am:

Breakout Session #1*

Career Education: Students will find out about various career paths and certificates that do not require transfer or BA degrees. Did you know that Folsom Lake College has a world-class recording studio on campus? In this session, you can learn about FLC's Commercial Music degree as well as opportunities for internships in the exciting field of Music Production.
Location: Aspen Hall FL1-8
Cultural Identities in Higher Education: In this session, students will hear from men in higher education regarding race, identity, and sexual orientation. Topics include: code switching, LGBTQ+, imposter syndrome, and being mixed race in higher education.
Location: Equity Center FL1-158
Financial Aid
This session will present basic information about FAFSA, CADAA, federal work study, and scholarships. Students will also be able to ask the financial aid representative questions about paying for college.
Location: Library Computer Lab
Class Visit: Introduction to Native American Studies by Dr. Tammi Cheshire, Chair of Ethnic Studies. Students will visit a live ethnic studies class taught by the FLC department chair. Students will be greeted, engaged and hear a lecture on ethnic studies topics
Location: Aspen Hall FL1-205
Introduction to the Innovation Center: Explore the FLC Innovation Center, a creative hub where art meets technology. From laser cutters to 3D printers, drones, and our recording studio, our space nurtures innovation across all disciplines. Through creating exciting projects to developing crucial skills, come see how you can be part of the community.
Location: Aspen Hall FL1-130

10:25 to 10:30 am:

Transition to Breakout Session #2

10:30 to 10:55 am:

Breakout Session #2*

Career Education: Students will find out about various career paths and certificates that do not require transfer or BA degrees. Did you know that Folsom Lake College has a world-class recording studio on campus? In this session, you can learn about FLC's Commercial Music degree as well as opportunities for internships in the exciting field of Music Production.
Location: Aspen Hall FL1-8
Cultural Identities in Higher Education: In this session, students will hear from men in higher education regarding race, identity, and sexual orientation. Topics include: code switching, LGBTQ+, imposter syndrome, and being mixed race in higher education.
Location: Equity Center FL1-158
Financial Aid
This session will present basic information about FAFSA, CADAA, federal work study, and scholarships. Students will also be able to ask the financial aid representative questions about paying for college.
Location: Library Computer Lab
Class Visit: Introduction to Native American Studies by Dr. Tammi Cheshire, Chair of Ethnic Studies. Students will visit a live ethnic studies class taught by the FLC department chair. Students will be greeted, engaged and hear a lecture on ethnic studies topics
Location: Aspen Hall FL1-205
Introduction to the Innovation Center: Explore the FLC Innovation Center, a creative hub where art meets technology. From laser cutters to 3D printers, drones, and our recording studio, our space nurtures innovation across all disciplines. Through creating exciting projects to developing crucial skills, come see how you can be part of the community.
Location: Aspen Hall FL1-130

10:55 to 11:00am:

Transition

11:00 to 11:20 am:

Student Panel - Student guests will hear from current FLC, Sacramento State, and UC students who identify as men of Color. Topics include: academic success, procrastination, racism, mentorship, and cultural motivation.
Location: Community Room

11:25 to 11:55 am:

Keynote Speaker - Dr. Edward Bush, Cosumnes River College President
Location: Community Room Aspen Hall FL1-20

12:00 to 12:45 pm:

Lunch/Games/Resource Fair - Live Hip-Hop performances by Sacramento rappers and spoken word artists: M'ster Lewis, Glory Tunes & Matthew Balling
Location: FLC Quad

12:45 to 12:55 pm:

Transition

1:00 to 1:20 pm:

Athletics Tour - Students will take a tour of FLC's state of the art atheltic facilities and meet with athletics representatives. Students can ask questions about how to get involved with athletics and potential scholarships.

1:30 to 1:50 pm:

Dual Enrollment Information Session
Location: FL3-165

1:50 to 2:00 pm:

Depart

*Students can choose any session they are interested in. We encourage students to branch out and meet new friends throughout the day.