Male Mentorship
The Project CHESS Brotherhood is open to historically minoritized men who identify as men of color and are current students at Cal Lutheran.
Collaborative for Hispanics in Higher Education & Student Success
Program Details
Some college support resources end after your first year in college.
Project CHESS extends that support through our peer mentorship program that connects minoritzed men entering their sophomore year with rising juniors and seniors at Cal Lutheran.
The program begins with a 3-day residential Leadership Retreat that includes workshops on leadership, resilience, academic mindset, social and cultural capital, and career development.
Career planning activities continue throughout the year while mentors and mentees
keep in touch through monthly in person meetings, discord, and other communication
platforms.
Univ 2ST-CHESS
Men's Initiative Seminar for Cal Lutheran Students
This is 0 credit discussion based seminar takes place during fall and spring semesters.
Course activities include short readings, viewing videos/Ted Talks, listening to podcasts,
and other engaging material that encourages discussions around historical and contemporary
issues men of color navigate within society and higher education.
Program Activities
Men's Initiative Summer Leadership Retreat
Three (3) day summer residential leadership retreat to kick-off the school year. Mentors
and mentees will come together as hermanos (brothers). Activities and workshops focus
on leadership in action, supporting resilience, academic growth mindset, building
social and cultural capital, community engagement, and career development.
- Students will participate in a weekly group designed to develop mentorship skills, leadership skills, and self-awareness. Topics include: Mentoring & Communication Skills, Emotional-Intelligence and Leadership, SMART Goals, Time Management and more!
- Students will be matched with a first or second year student mentee and develop mentorship skills in action.
- Students will enjoy a series of career development workshops designed to prepare participants for internships, job placement, and networking opportunities. Topics include: Resume Building, LinkedIn Profile & Headshots, Interview Skills, Business Etiquette, and more!
- Students will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of social events where students
can enjoy dinners, movie nights, field trips and more!
Additional Information
Provide mentorship to first and second year students who identify as minoritized men of color. Share your experieces, offer support, and be a role model.
Who Qualifies?
This program is open to historically marginalized men who are students at Cal Lutheran.
Benefits of Participating
- Practice your leadership skills
- Be a part of the community
- Expand your network
- Learn about yourself while supporting others
Be a Peer Mentor or Faculty Coach
Please contact:
Dr. Silvia Neves, Project Director at 805-493-3090 or sneves@CalLutheran.edu