MALE SUCCESS ALLIANCE SPRING SUMMIT 2016


Male Success Alliance 2016

Term: Spring 2016

MSA SPRING SUMMIT FLYER
Learning Domain(s):
1.    Education 
2.    Leadership 
3. Social Justice
4. Personal Development

Description: 
The Male Success Alliance Annual Spring Summit is designed to equip students with the tools and resources necessary for post-secondary success. The summit targets local middle school and high school students and brings them to campus for an event that is comprised of a keynote speaker, workshops, and a campus tour. The event is an opportunity for MSA to raise awareness around issues young men of color are facing, promote success, and help students to build a network of professional and personal contacts.


SLO
Advanced
Competent
Basic
Poor


SWiBAT describe two solutions to problems young men face in their community






SWiBAT describe two solutions to problems young men face in their community and can provide strategic plans to execute the solutions


SWiBAT describe two solutions to problems young men face in their community


SWiBAT identify problems that are occurring in their community 


Student was not able to identify any problems or solutions to problems in their community.



Reflection:

The Male Success Alliance showcased their 7th Annual Male Success Alliance Spring Summit. This is such an extremely important event that students from all over Los Angeles participate in. As a product of Compton, I am well aware of some of the issues that transpire within the community and what Men of color face. My road to college was not an easy one, it definitely was a tough road. I didn't know the process to get to college and no one was able to strategically help me plan out the necessary steps to get to college. College was scary for me, so it didn't surprise me to witness some of the expressions of fear on the students faces they entered the event. I immediately began speaking with some of the students. I felt that it was necessary for me to engage with these students so they would feel welcomed and they could immediately see someone like them that they could relate to. Students were able to hear various testimonies from college students who identified as first generation, minority male, Dr. Andrade spoke about the rose that grew from the concrete (Tupac's) poem. He applied that concept to the lived experiences of the students around the room. He provided the notion of be Educated vs being Schooled, He highlighted the importance to do research and for students to read more to understand and become aware of their cultural history and identity. Student were also able to particpate in e college and resource fair that included internal and external resources which included local universities, community collegtes, intership opportunities, and volunteering opportunities for students to have access to. Once departing, students facial expressions were definitely different from when they arrived. 



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