Santa Fe College
Who was the last serving President of Santa Fe college?
Dr. Jackson Sasser
What year was MBK founded at Santa Fe?
2006
Where did the MBK MBEC take place in the Spring?
SF NW Campus, Gainesville, FL
The mission of MBK is to promote the ______ and ______ of black males both academically and socially.
Retention and Success
When did Javan start working for MBK?
September 2017
What year was Santa Fe college founded?
1965
How many programs does MBK offer students?
3: Diplomat, Mentor, Scholar
What grade level does BMEC targets?
7th-11th grade
What are the MBK values within the programs?
Leadership & Professional development
Academic Success
Community Service
Brotherhood
How has the MBK staff position developed over the years?
Part-Time Specialist
Full-Time Specialist
Coordinator
What two counties was Santa Fe college founded to serve?
Alachua and Bradford
What MBK recruiting event is described as, "free and open to male high school seniors of color interested in learning more about the college experience and how to apply to SF and other colleges and universities."
MBK Student For a Day
When is the next BMEC?
February 2021
What is the mission of MBK's mentoring program?
On campus
In the community
What month does MBK have the most events within the college?
February!
How many campuses does Santa Fe college have?
7, 8 if you include the online forum.
How many employees are currently working for MBK?
Javan Brown - Coordinator
Abdias Alexis - Work Study
Stevon Brewster - Work Study
What was the theme of this past year's BMEC conference?
Mentorship
What is the amount of hours you need to be able to commit to become a mentor?
10 hrs per semester.
Who currently has the most MBK points?
Stevon Brewster
What is the current annual operating budget for Santa Fe College?
Approximately 83 million dollars
What are three commitments in the MBK pledge?
As a member of My Brother's Keeper, I will maintain high academic standards. I will actively participate in program activities and meetings. I will conduct myself in a respectable and edifying manner on and off campus, while living with discipline and self-control. I pledge to never give up. When times get rough, I will persevere. Nothing is impossible! I will be successful. I pledge to support, encourage, and reach out to my brothers as we embark on this journey to make a difference in this world.
What is the theme of next year's BMEC?
I AM!
Do our values and mission align with the national MBK initiative: MBK Alliance?
Yes!
President Obama's vision:
We believe every young person deserves equal opportunity to achieve success, regardless of their race, gender, or socioeconomic status. Our vision is to make this a reality for all of our nation’s boys and young men of color, each and every one of whom is critical to our collective success. By realizing this vision, we are creating a brighter, more promising future not just for our boys and young men of color, but for the country.
MBK Alliance is committed to leading the way to ensure success for all youth.
What is Javan's pet peeve?
When students give up without trying or accept "no" for an answer.