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Renaissance 3MP - Minority Male Mentoring Program

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The WSSU Renaissance Program is designed to meet the needs of a targeted group of incoming underrepresented male freshmen and transfer students. The program will focus on retention/academic readiness, mentorship, identity/self-esteem, leadership, community involvement and cultural enlightenment. At the same time, it creates an unwavering brotherhood that supports and expects academic excellence without excuse.

PROGRAM GOALS

• To retain students with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
   through graduation
• To engage the students in discussions, workshops, seminars and study
   groups that promote academic excellence
• To complement retention strategies set forth by WSSU
• To develop and enhance essential characteristics needed to be conscientious, pragmatic and
    honorable young men
• To create a welcoming environment that encourages high achievement

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Common living area in a residence hall
• Bi-weekly engagement & enrichment sessions
• Faculty, staff ,and student mentors
• Undergraduate research opportunities
• Variety of developmental campus resources

PROGRAM CRITERIA

• Must be a multicultural male
• Must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hour minimum load)
• Must agree to strive for academic excellence
• Must be an incoming freshman or transfer student
• Must live in space designated for the program
• Must participate in associate programs, events, and meetings
• Must agree to release all academic info to Renaissance Program personnel
• Must agree to uphold standards of good conduct and citizenship
• Must agree to uphold standards of the Renaissance program
• Must complete a Renaissance Program application
• Must be interviewed by a Renaissance Program personnel