BROTHERS:
San Bernardino Valley College’s Men of Color Action Network (MOCAN) Chapter
Brothers Reaching Out To Help Everyone Reach Success
“Brothers Reaching Out To Help Everyone Reach Success” (BROTHERS) was founded on the campus of SBVC in 2015. It functions as SBVC's Men of Color Action Network (MOCAN) Chapter and is the hub for Men of Color across campus.
BROTHERS was created based on the narrative that Black Male Students and Men of Color in general were the lowest-performing demographic in all statistical categories and key performance indicators in education. Understanding the statistical data is not at all indicative of the potential (academic or otherwise) of the demographic, BROTHERS seeks to change the narrative and exemplify what it means to “be the change you wish to see in the world”.
Contact Us
Charles “Ross” Rawlston
BROTHERS/MOCAN Professional Expert; Adjunct Faculty Kinesiology & Health
Keenan Giles
BROTHERS Founder/MOCAN Liaison, EOPS Counselor, Black Faculty & Staff Association Vice President
How BROTHERS Helps
BROTHERS strives to ensure that those who are a part of the program maximize and leverage ALL available campus and community services/resources for which they are eligible to receive. Intentional partnerships and collaborative efforts allow BROTHERS members to receive the following support:
Support for Your Classes
Guidance for Your Next Step
Mentors and Community
Financial and Basic Needs Support
Health and Wellness Support
Leadership Opportunities
YOU are who YOU'VE been waiting for!
Complete our online interest form to join BROTHERS.
Have questions? Contact Keenan Giles at kgiles@valleycollege.edu.
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About the Men of Color Action Network
The Men of Color Action Network (MOCAN) is an active support network that advocates for, provides resources to, and cultivates a community for diverse male students, faculty, staff, and administrators of color at California Community Colleges. MOCAN focuses on addressing systemic changes needed to foster an environment that optimizes the success and well-being of California Community College Men of Color.
