About Us
The Male Success Initiative (MSI) at Stanislaus State fosters student growth and academic success by nurturing spaces where men of color and self-identified men feel safe to be purposefully vulnerable, live in their authentic truths and be empowered to be agents of social change. MSI inspires transformative learning through intentional programs, meaningful dialogues and community building that advocates for the dismantling of toxic heteronormative traits. The core of our work will revolve around reconstructing and healing from negative ideologies by promoting self-reflection, critical thinking and empathy. We aim to engage our participants by organizing a series of programs and services dedicated to addressing systemic inequities, academic achievement gaps and persistence to graduation.
