Male Initiative for Leadership and Education
Where students come to form a brotherhood and seek the services necessary to attain academic, personal, and professional success.
The Male Initiative for Leadership and Education, known by its acronym MILE, is a program designed to provide inclusive academic support, mentoring, and community engagement opportunities to male students at STCC. Student participants will connect with professionals who will serve as mentors throughout the student’s time at the college. The program consists of 1:1 and group mentoring, skill-building workshops, community service, tutoring sessions, and advising.
The goals of the STCC MILE program are to:
- Increase retention rates of Black and Latino males at STCC
- Connect students with professionals and/or faculty mentors
- Engage students in workshops and training that provide the skills necessary to succeed in the classroom and in their personal lives.
MILE participants will participate in monthly workshops covering topics such as Multicultural Success in Higher Education, Professional Culture, Leadership in the 21st Century, Financial Management, Goal Setting, and Civic Engagement.
Office Opportunities
Students interested in working with the program as a part-time Peer Mentor, Peer Tutor, or Work-study student should contact the program office for more information or complete the 25-26 Peer Mentor Application.
Hours
Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact
Ira H. Rubenzahl Student Learning Commons (B19), 3rd floor
413-755-4736
stcc_mile_program@stcc.edu