Welcome! 87 th Annual AACC Convention Tampa, FL April 14, 2007 April 17 2007
Ensuring Success for African American Men Dr. Jennifer Wimbish, President Joel Riley, LPC Cedar Valley College of the Dallas County Community College District
Cedar Valley College
Cedar Valley College, a community of leaders developing leaders through student success. Cedar Valley College was opened in 1977, Its award winning architecture and careful attention to landscaping have given the college a reputation for being considered one of the most scenic business sites in the Dallas area. The college is located on 353 acres just south of I-20 on Lancaster Road in the Southern Sector of Dallas County. CVC serves the communities of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster, Seagoville and Wilmer in addition to a few others. Cedar Valley is one of seven colleges in the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD). More than 4,000 students benefit from our comprehensive curriculum, which includes academic transfer, career programs (including workforce development training for area employers) and non-credit continuing education courses such as real estate, computers, language and music. CVC has nationally recognized veterinary technology and music recording technology programs.
Student Statistics Spring 2007
Male Students Initiative GOAL: To promote success for male students at Cedar Valley College by providing supplemental academic, emotional, and moral support
Male Students Initiative OBJECTIVES: Provide academic, leadership and social enrichment activities for male students Assist African American male students in the achievement of their educational and personal goals
Activities Offer Human Development 2315 Special topic (Men s Issues) Present motivational workshops and seminars Provide personal and career counseling Offer intramural sports
Activities Provide mentors for African American male students
Human Development 2315 Personal and Social Adjustment Special Topic: Men s Issues
Course Rationale A course in human development designed to: Examine the social roles of men Explore the involvement of men in interpersonal relationships Review and discuss crucial issues facing men today and in the foreseeable future
Course Objectives Students will: Develop an awareness and understanding of their feelings, values, attitudes and behaviors Be able to explain how these factors affect the quality of their interactions with others
Unit Titles Getting acquainted Boyhood to manhood: the transition Rites of passage Fathers and role models Pitfalls
Unit Titles Men in relationships: family, friends, lovers and others Communication Emotion Conflict Resolutions
Unit Titles Men and health: body and mind Stress Sexually transmitted diseases Testicular Cancer
Unit Titles Men and work Values Goals Career decision-making Success Money management
Unit Titles Etiquette Table manners Social skills
Course Requirements Mid-term and final exams Personal growth project Service learning (community service) Class participation
Textbook and Other Resources BECOMING AWARE: A HUMAN RELATIONS HANDBOOK Authors: Velma Walker and Lynn Brokaw, ninth edition Supplemental resource: PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS Author: Waitley, Denis, fourth edition
Other Resources Dallas Morning News American Cancer Society Stress : How can I cope, The Cleveland Clinic Cancer: Testicular cancer, Virtual Hospital Herpes: What it is and how to deal with it familydoctor.org
Course Highlights and Bonding Activities Participation in focus group Pre-Thanksgiving feast Guest speakers
Students Have Said I am half black, half white, and I look like a Mexican. I finally have realized that being who I am is not such a bad thing. Chris
Students Have Said People around the class would share their own personal experiences as well. This class has also helped me learn how to influence other people in a positive way. Greg
Students Have Said I see everyone in my class as my brother because you can be so open in the class. Emmanuel