Urban Male Leadership Program
Michael A. Deas, M.S.W.
Director, Urban Male Leadership Program
The Urban Male Leadership (U.M.L.P.) Program is a collective of resources, focusing on recruitment, retention, and graduation. We are dedicated to the success and progressive development of all Lehman College students, with an emphasis on Black and Latino males, who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. We are committed to creating more than leaders, we seek to change lives.
Programs
Academic Success
Students in the U.M.L.P. program may take advantage of the “Academic Intervention and Success” (A.I.S.) service. First-year, transfer students, and those at risk of dropping out are encouraged to participate in workshops to help make their classroom and personal lives more manageable. The A.I.S. service also includes referrals for additional on-campus counseling and tutoring.
Mentorship
Lehman faculty and staff are committed to mentoring students through the U.M.L.P.'s "Circle of Support" program. Mentors are paired with students based on their interests, specializations, and fields of study.
Recruitment
The U.M.L.P. program reaches out to the Lehman campus to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the nature of the higher education process. The program holds weekly workshops, meetings, and other events to give U.M.L.P. students an opportunity to learn about the many services and resources available for them on campus. The program also reaches out to middle and high school students to strengthen the school-to-college pipeline through workshops, campus tours, and the actual experience of “a day in the life” of a Lehman College student.
Retention
Leadership Retreats for U.M.L.P. students focus on academic enrichment, self-identity, community responsibility, and personal development.
The Distinguished Speaker Series invites experts from academia, the law, medicine, public service, and other professional fields to discuss issues affecting underrepresented communities. By sharing their own experiences, guest speakers give U.M.L.P. students encouragement and insights that will be useful throughout their lives.
The Educational Summit is a full-day conference sponsored annually by "CUNitY," an alliance formed by the Black Male Initiative programs at Lehman College, Hostos Community College, and Bronx Community College. The conference, while open to all, focuses on educational and social issues related to the retention of Black and Latino male college students. Participants listen to a panel discussion and then meet in workshops led by CUNY faculty and staff on topics derived from the panel discussion.
Phone: 718-960-8801
Fax: 718-960-8243
E-mail: michael.deas@lehman.cuny.edu
