Fostering Inclusion through ownership
@Bard College
Brothers at Bard (BAB) improves the outcomes of men of color at Bard College by recruiting, training, and hiring them to be mentors for high schoolers in the local community. BAB mentors form a support system, encouraging each other as they navigate life at Bard and pursue their scholarly, extracurricular, and professional goals. The brotherhood forged through meaningful work is used as a vehicle to provide vital social-emotional, academic and financial support for men of color at Bard.
Through comprehensive mentorship and leadership development, BAB taps into the unique potential of male collegians of color, promoting their ability to provide support and guidance to each other and their high school peers. Ultimately, BAB encourages male collegians of color to “pay it forward,” multiplying the impact of the colleges effort to advance the life outcomes of boys and young men of color throughout the Hudson Valley.
Campus Presence
Trips & Retreats
Brothers@ Bard College creates shared-lived experiences through trips and retreats to build a sense of brotherhood and connection rooted in a collective striving to succeed in higher education.
Leadership Development
Brother@ Bard College develops members into mentors through a 10 hour mentor certification process. To be a mentor is also optional, and is not required to be a member and access any supports offered on campus.
Brotherhood Circles
Brothers@ Bard College conducts weekly safe space sessions that allow members connect with their peers through conversation, ice breakers, sporting events, and workshops. These circles allow our mentors to bring their full selves and critically think about their place on campus and the world at large while accessing the institutional knowledge of their Brothers.
IMPACT ON CAMPUS
