Webinar: Linking Academic and Social Supports for Young Men of Color
In the following webinar, a distinguished panel of practitioners provided practical approaches to improving the educational outcomes for young men of color. Presenters emphasized scalable programs and strategies—including learning communities, tutoring, advising, mentoring, and first-year experience programs—that integrate academic and social support services to improve the academic success of men of color.
Speakers:
- Robert Bachicha, XY-Zone Coordinator, Communities in Schools
- Karen Francis-Begay, Special Advisor to the President on Native American Affairs, The University of Arizona (UA)
- Monty Hickman, Associate Director for Student Success Support Services, North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS)
- Jim Nguyen, Project Director, IMPACT AAPI, De Anza College
- Robert Bachicha, XY-Zone Coordinator, Communities in Schools
- Luis Ponjuan, Assistant Professor, School of Human Development and Organizational Studies in Education, University of Florida
Additional Webinars in the Series:
- Encouraging Family and Community Engagement to Support Young Men of Color
- Promoting College and Career Readiness to Support Young Men of Color
Contact convenings@ihep.org for more information about this event and other IHEP convenings.
