1. UG Rap Session

Held twice a month, UG Rap Sessions are held to address the issues and concerns UG participants are contending with. This is critical because it serves as a refuge where UG participants can come together and learn from and support each other, vent their frustration and learn how to problem solve productively, efficiently, and effectively.

2. UG Leadership Retreat (Fall Semester)

The UG Leadership Retreat promotes self-awareness, unity, academic motivation, leadership, and manhood. Participants will be able to come together during the retreat and discuss relevant topics specific to their experiences in their home and collegiate communities. Participants are exposed to UNC Charlotte faculty/staff, alumni and community leaders, presented workshops, participate in discussions and are able to enjoy an exciting opportunity to bond, network and reflect on who they are and the unlimited potential they possess.

3. Leadership Symposium (Spring Semester)

Each year, the goal of the Leadership Symposium is to address the obstacles facing underrepresented male groups and progress to uplift minority males, prepare them to be leaders, and see them through the graduation process. Also, the symposium provides access to greater social and cultural opportunities by way of networking within our campus and broader community.

(In partnership with PBS Charlotte)

4. Wealth Summit (Spring Semester)

The purpose of the Wealth Summit is to encourage, empower, and educate minority males on the fundamental financial concepts and strategies to effectively manage personal, family, and business finances so that they may become financially literate and economically self-sufficient.

5. Academic Advisement and Enrichment

UG participants will meet with an academic advisor once each semester (mid-term) either in a one-on-one or group session. This Academic Check must be completed before the next term. During the Academic Check, we will ensure that participants are taking classes pertinent to their educational and professional goals, review course grades to date, discuss any mid-term issues ways to address them, and next term registration. Academic Check will also serve as a space to review personal action plan/goals and discuss the necessary means to attain said plan/goals.

6. Community Service

UG strives to provide participants with the opportunity to make positive contributions to campus and greater Charlotte community which will encourage community involvement and responsibility, strengthen university-community relations, and provide opportunities for active learning through collaboration. UG accomplishes this by planning an annual service event, peer mentoring and volunteering at area high schools and volunteering with community organizations.

7. Professional and Personal Etiquette

A person’s academic knowledge and skills may be spectacular but good social skills are also needed to be successful in the workplace and in the community. Good professional etiquette indicates to potential employers that you are a mature, responsible adult who can aptly represent their company. Through a series of workshops and programs, UG participants will learn the social skills needed.

• Social and Professional Etiquette:

Proper etiquette provides the extra polish that will enable you to present yourself with confidence and authority.

• Dining Etiquette:

Good dining skills are a must whether socializing with business associates or friends, conducting business abroad, or entertaining international clients here in the United States. The Dining Skills program will give participants useful tools for dining situations where business and social relationships are developed and strengthened.

8. Digital Little Black Book (Your Blueprint for Success)

• Identify faculty/staff, alumni and community members who will serve as mentors to UG participants.

• Publish a directory that lists the “network” of mentors and UG participants that are active in the program and can be called upon for assistance

• Include a fact-book in the back of the Little Black Book for quick reference on academic issues, professional resources and a calendar for time management.