In fact, a program offered by the Office of Minority Affairs titled the Gathering of Men is one Stewart copied from a Morehouse model. Gathering of Men is usually held twice per academic year on campus. A keynote speaker delivers a message related to issues that Black male college students experience. All the Black male students, staff and faculty are invited to attend the gathering.
Stewart says the event provides an opportunity for students to network with each other and Black faculty and staff. The relationships forged with faculty and staff provides students with on-going support in the areas of personal, professional and leadership development. The gathering is primarily a social activity, but Stewart firmly believes that it plays an important role for new students looking for role models and mentors. “The men see that they are not alone,” he says. “They see that we are here for them and that we are expecting them to succeed.”
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