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10 Years & Beyond… Developing the Next Generations of Leaders
I wish to offer my sincerest welcome to all freshmen, transfer and continuing Lehman College students.
The Urban Male Leadership Program (UMLP) at Lehman College is dedicated to the progressive development and
ultimate success of all Lehman College students with an emphasis on Black and Latino males in higher education.
When students participate in this energetic program they succeed. Students strengthen their academic skills, and
develop personally and professionally.
Students are able to strengthen their “Passport to Success” by participating within UMLP Circle of Support mentoring,
Academic Intervention and Success counseling and workshops, as well as leadership and personal development
workshops, and the annual Leadership Retreat. Those who utilize these resources offered by the UMLP are Inducted
into the program as UMLP Outreach Ambassadors at the Annual Induction and Awards Ceremony. To start
participating in this exciting initiative, please stop by the UMLP office located in the Old Gym Building, Suite 302.
The UMLP is committed to “Bringing forth greatness…one student at a time.”
Have a purposeful and rewarding semester.
Michael A. Deas, LMSW
Director
Urban Male Leadership Program
2016 UMLP Inductees during the 2016 UMLP Annual Induction and Graduation Awards Ceremony—May 10, 2016
AUGUST 2016
SUN
MON
1
TUE
2
WED
3
Transfer
Orientation
(2pm-5pm)
Joseph Fordyce
Major: Economics
Class of 2016
Urban Male Leader of
the Year 2016
UMLP Inductee 2015
THU
4
Freshman
Orientation
(10am-5pm)
FRI
SAT
5
6
Freshman
Registration
(10am-5pm)
7
8
9
10
11
12
1st Cancellation
(for enrollment
through 8/3/16)
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
25
26
27
Transfer Orientation
(10am-1pm)
Freshman
Orientation
(10am-1pm)
21
28
22
23
2nd Cancellation
(for enrollment
through 8/18/16)
24
29
31
30
All program locations and times found at rear of calendar.
Fall 2016
Semester
Classes Begins
I was inducted into the Urban Male Leadership Program In May 2015. While on campus, I
was a CUNY Service Corps Member, Co-Chair of the Student Success Committee, and
President/Founder of the Urban Leaders Golf Club. I plan to pursue a Master’s Degree in
Finance at Lehman College, starting in the Spring Semester of 2017. The Urban Male Leadership Program has provided me with the training, resources, and a network that has helped
me complete my Bachelor’s degree, get involved with positive people, and find work I have
a true passion doing. I am grateful to the Director and staff of the program for their guidance and empathy. I look forward to being an active UMLP Alumni member.
10 Years & Beyond… Developing the Next Generations of Leaders
Jermaine Wright
University Director
CUNY Black Male Initiative
On behalf of the entire City University of New York Black Male Initiative (CUNY BMI) community, it is
my pleasure to welcome Dr. José Cruz to Lehman College as its third president. Established in 2005 CUNY
BMI, through its focus on one of the most severely underrepresented populations in higher education, represents one expression of CUNY’s most significant commitments to access and diversity. With the generous support of consecutive grants from the New York City Council, CUNY BMI funds projects throughout
the university. CUNY BMI has grown from 15 projects to over 30 projects in 2016 and works in six strategic areas to reach its overall goals of increasing enrollment of students from demographic groups severely
underrepresented in higher education and providing academic and cultural supports to assist program participants in successfully completing their undergraduate course of study and graduating. Diversity Recruitment utilizes strategies that increase enrollment of underrepresented students, particularly
males. Culturally Competent Peer-to-Peer Mentoring includes a Peer-to-Peer mentoring model where
high performing upper classmen are trained to be peer mentors to assist lower classmen. Academic Enhancements provide an additional layer of academic support through tutoring and supplemental academic
programs. Socioemotional Programming includes activities that assist CUNY BMI participants in acquiring and effectively applying the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions. Institutional Commitment involves developing relationships with senior leaders as stakeholders
within the institution to assist in securing space and supplemental financial support for the BMI project.
Lastly, each BMI project has an Advisory Committee to assist in development of the project, provide and/or
garner resources for the project, and serve as ambassadors for the project.
Dr. James Jervis, Keynote Speaker Andres Torres, Former Lehman College President Ricardo R. Fernandez,
Master of Ceremony Christopher Williams-Rivera, Dr. Milton Santiago and
UMLP Director Michael A. Deas during the UMLP Hispanic Heritage Month Tribute Event held October 7, 2015
SEPTEMBER 2016
SUN
MON
WED
The UMLP has had such a positive impact on my life academically
and personally. Since joining in 2014 and induction in May 2015, I
noticed a significant change. I had the confidence to no longer follow
but lead. I am so honored to be Urban Female Leader of the Year. I
could have never foreseen this great honor. I felt like I accomplished
so much thus far, but I also realize that I must continue being a role
model for young women within the program. I would like to thank
Professor Deas and the entire Urban Male Leadership Program staff
for igniting the leader within.
Bethany Casamayor
Major: Art / Psychology
Class of 2018
Urban Female Leader
of the Year 2016
UMLP Inductee 2015
4
TUE
5
6
Labor Day
College Closed
7
THU
1
FRI
2
SAT
3
On Campus
Recruitment
No Classes
Schedules
8
9
10
UMLP Fall 2016
Welcome
Reception
(3pm-5pm)
11
12
13
14
15
16
On Campus
Recruitment
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
First Day of Fall
LEHMAN COLLEGE
CONVOCATION
25
26
27
UMLP Leaders
of Tomorrow
Leadership
Retreat
All program locations and times found at rear of calendar.
28
UMLP HISPANIC
HERITAGE
TRIBUTE
(11am-1pm)
29
UMLP Leaders
of Tomorrow
Leadership
Retreat
30
UMLP Leaders
of Tomorrow
Leadership
Retreat
10 Years & Beyond… Developing the Next Generations of Leaders
Hispanic Heritage Month
At Lehman College, you have an opportunity to learn and reach your greatest potential.
As you proceed on your academic journey, look back, but only briefly to see how far you
have come. The Urban Male Leadership program is prepared to help you meet whatever
challenges you face as you work towards graduation. The faculty, administration, staff
and your fellow students are available and eager to assist you with academic and other
issues including, but not limited to tutoring, advising, financial aid, career/personal counseling and healthcare services, as well as helping you negotiate the administrative regulations and structure of the College. We all work together to help create a supportive and
dynamic learning experience at the college.
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th to October 15th) provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose
ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Also,
the privilege to celebrate and acknowledge the many inspiring achievements Hispanics
have accomplished academically, professionally and in leadership. Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the importance of remembering your roots and to share
with others the richness and diversity of the various Latin American Cultures.
“Remember that no one succeeds alone. Never walk alone in your future paths.”
-Sonia Sotomayor
José Magdaleno
Vice President
The Division of Student Affairs
OCTOBER 2016
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
No Classes
Scheduled
No Classes
Scheduled
9
No Classes
Scheduled
UMLP HISPANIC
HERITAGE FILM &
DISCUSSION
6
7
11th Annual
CUNY BMI
Conference
(8am-5pm)
Classes follow a
Monday Schedule
(3pm-5pm)
10
11
Columbus Day
College Closed
16
5
4
17
12
No Classes
Scheduled
No Classes
Scheduled
18
13
19
24
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25
20
Halloween
All program locations and times found at rear of calendar.
26
21
22
On Campus
Recruitment
27
UMLP AIS
Workshop
(3pm-5pm)
15
Classes follow a
Tuesday Schedule
UMLP
Mentorship
Workshop
(3pm-5pm)
23
14
8
28
29
10 Years & Beyond… Developing the Next Generations
As you move forward with your college career, it is important you have the support and
guidance needed for you to achieve the level of success you desire. We at Lehman are
grounded on the commitment of enriching the academic success of our students, through
academic skills development, study groups and success workshops. It is my hope that
you will take full advantage of these campus resources to increase your rate of successfully completing your academic journey, leading up to your graduation from Lehman
College.
I wish you and your family a healthy and happy Thanksgiving .
John Holloway
Dean of Students
The Division of Student Affairs
UMLP scholarship recipients
receiving the 2016 George and
Elizabeth Waller Scholarship for
Academic Excellence and
Leadership pictured with
UMLP Assistant Director
Cleveland E. Beckett, Ms. Erica
Matthews, and UMLP Director
Michael A. Deas
NOVEMBER 2016
SUN
MON
TUE
1
WED
2
THU
3
UMLP AIS
Workshop
(3pm-5pm)
6
7
8
Daylight
Saving Ends
13
9
14
15
16
UMLP
Upperclassman
AIS Workshop
(3pm-5pm)
20
21
28
5
10
11
Veterans Day
12
17
18
19
On Campus
Recruitment
22
23
29
30
UMLP
Mentorship
Workshop
(3pm-5pm)
27
4
SAT
On Campus
Recruitment
Financial
Literacy
Workshop
Election Day
FRI
College Closed
All program locations and times found at rear of calendar.
24
25
Thanksgiving
College Closed
College Closed
26
College Closed
10 Years & Beyond… Developing the Next Generations of Leaders
The path to academic success is never easy, but your matriculation and ultimate
graduation from Lehman, will undoubtedly, set you on that path. As you enjoy the holiday
season, remember your commitment to Lehman, your community, your family and
yourself. The Lehman community is here to support you as you strive for academic
success. Through your continued commitment and perseverance you will reach the steps
necessary to achieve your goals. As a faculty member, I understand the sacrifices students
must make on behalf of their education. Your sacrifice and commitment has not gone
unnoticed. Enjoy the holiday break with your family and friends. I look forward to seeing
and working with you in spring 2017, as you move towards another phase in your
educational journey.
Dr. Jermaine Monk
Assistant Professor
Department of Social Work
DECEMBER 2016
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
1
FRI
2
SAT
3
UMLP Fall
Finale
(9am-11am)
4
5
6
7
8
UMLP
Mentorship
Workshop
(3pm-5pm)
11
12
UMLP AIS
Workshop
(3pm-5pm)
13
14
Last Day of
Classes
18
Final Exams
19
Final Exams
Final Exams
20
Final Exams
21
9
10
On Campus
Recruitment
15
Final Exams
16
Final Exams
17
Final Exams
22
23
24
Christmas
Eve
College Closed
College Closed
First Day of Winter
25
Christmas Day
26
27
College Closed
College Closed
All program locations and times found at rear of calendar.
28
HANUKKAH BEGINS
29
30
College Closed
31
New Year’s Eve
College Closed
10 Years & Beyond… Developing the Next Generations of Leaders
AUGUST
2
2pm—5pm Transfer Orientation
Music Building
East Dining Room
3
10am—5pm Freshman Orientation
Music Building
East Dining Room
4
10am—5pm Freshman Year Initiative (FYI) Registration
Music Building
East Dining Room
12
SEPTEMBER
1st Cancellation (for enrollment through 8/3/16)
17
10am—1pm Freshman & Transfer Orientation
Music Building
East Dining Room
20
10am—1pm Freshman Year Initiative (FYI) Registration
Music Building
East Dining Room
22
2nd Cancellation (for enrollment 8/18/2016)
25
Fall 2016 Classes Begin
3
No Classes Scheduled
5
Labor Day
No Classes Scheduled
College Closed
7
3pm—5pm UMLP Welcome Reception: Passport to Success
Music Building
Faculty Dining Room
Room
21
11am—1pm LEHMAN CONVOCATION
Music Building
Lovinger Theatre
Edith Macy Conference
Center
Briarcliff Manor, NY
Music Building
Lovinger Theatre
23—25
28
UMLP Fall 2016 Leaders of Tomorrow Retreat
11am—1pm
Hispanic Heritage Month Tribute
“Hispanic Heritage: Going the Distance in Education,
Empowerment and Leadership”
10 Years & Beyond… Developing the Next Generations of Leaders
OCTOBER
2-4
5
No Classes Scheduled
3pm—5pm
6
7
10
11—12
14
19
21
26
31
UMLP Hispanic Heritage Film and Discussion: TBD
Facilitator: David Tavarez, Mentorship Coordinator
Leonard Lief Library
Room 226A
Classes Follow a Monday Schedule
8am—5pm
11th Annual CUNY-BMI Conference:
The Power of Words: Black & Latino Voices of Change
Bronx Community College
Columbus Day
No Classes
College Closed
No Classes Scheduled
Classes Follow a Tuesday Schedule
UMLP Mentorship Workshop: Connecting with Your Mentor
3pm—5pm and Mentee
Leonard Lief Library
Facilitator: David Tavarez, Mentorship Coordinator
On Campus Recruitment
3pm—5pm UMLP AIS Workshop: It’s All About Time
Facilitator: Diana Figueroa, AIS Coordinator
Halloween
Room 226A
APEX
Basement
Leonard Lief Library
Room 226A
10 Years & Beyond… Developing the Next Generations of Leaders
NOVEMBER
2
UMLP AIS Workshop: Navigating Lehman College:
Challenges & Triumphs
Facilitator: Diana Figueroa, AIS Coordinator
Leonard Lief Library
Room 226A
4
On Campus Recruitment
Music Building
Cafeteria
8
Election Day
Leonard Lief Library
Room 226A
Leonard Lief Library
Room 226A
Carman Hall
Cafeteria
9
11
14
18
21
24—27
3pm—5pm UMLP Financial Literacy Workshop
Veteran’s Day
UMLP Upperclassman AIS Workshop: Why Graduate
3pm—5pm School Pays Off?
Facilitator: Diana Figueroa, AIS Coordinator
UMLP On Campus Recruitment
UMLP Mentorship Workshop: What Did You Say? The Im3pm—5pm portance of Effective Communication Skills
Leonard Lief Library
Facilitator: David Tavarez, Mentorship Coordinator
Thanksgiving Holiday
College Closed
Room 226A
College Closed
10 Years & Beyond… Developing the Next Generations of Leaders
DECEMBER
2
9am—11am UMLP Fall 2016 Finale
Music Building
Faculty Dining
Room
5
3pm—5pm
UMLP Mentorship Workshop: Mentorship Forum-Finally Here!
Facilitator: David Tavarez, Mentorship Coordinator
Leonard Lief Library
Room 226A
7
3pm—5pm
UMLP AIS Workshop: Final Exam Preparation
Facilitator: Diana Figueroa, AIS Coordinator
Leonard Lief Library
Room 226A
9
UMLP On Campus Recruitment
Carman Hall
Cafeteria
12
Last Day of Classes
14—21
Final Exams
23-26
24
College Closed
Christmas Eve
College Closed
College Closed
25
Christmas Day
College Closed
College Closed
30—31
College Closed
31
New Year’s Eve
College Closed
College Closed
SAVE THE DATES—SPRING 2017
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. TRIBUTE
MARCH 15, 2017
NINTH ANNUAL CUNitY EDUCATIONAL SUMMIT
The Urban Male Leadership Program
The Urban Male Leadership Program is a collection of resources, focusing on the recruitment,
retention, and graduation of college students. Students receive academic support, mentoring,
and tutoring, while also participating in personal empowerment workshops, distinguished
speaker series, peer study groups, alumni networking, leadership retreats, and discussion forums.
We are dedicated to the success and progressive development of all Lehman students, with an
emphasis on Black and Latino males. The program is open to all students and is committed to
more than creating leaders; it is committed to changing lives.
Contact: Lehman College—Old Gym Building,
Suite 302
Michael A. Deas, LMSW
Director
Tel: (718) 960-8802
Email: michael.deas@lehman.cuny.edu
Office of the Vice President
The Division of Student Affairs
Bringing forth greatness - one student at a time.
Contact the Urban Male Leadership Program via e-mail at urban.male@lehman.cuny.edu