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SEPTEMBER 23-29, 2015 UCW 33 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Emergencies • Reptiles • Birds • Exotic Animals Equine Service • Orthopedics and Specialty Surgeries Animal Hospital of Fayetteville Thanks You For Voting Us 3109 Ft. Bragg Rd. • 910-323-1535 www.ahofnc.org Nights - Weekends - Holidays 910-864-2844 Dr. J.K. Garrett, DVM • Dr. Brian K. Garrett, DVM Dr. Emma Corrigan, DVM • Dr. Bryan Rodgers, DVM, Dr. Amy Nevens,DVM And Our Pet Friendly Staff The Mighty Male Mentoring Program (3MP) is a goal-oriented program designed to support the educational and professional aspirations of minor- ity males (also known as mentees) at Fayetteville Technical Community College. The 3MP seeks to increase completion of developmental and curriculum courses, retention, gradu- ation rates, and transfers to four-year institutions. To accom- plish this, the program increases exposure to academic and financial aid advising and to educational, professional and civic opportunities. It's uncontroverted that minority males face many per- sonal challenges and obstacles when it comes to college education-program admittance, financial resources, job skills, job placement, stereotypes, low grade point averages, low NC DAP test scores, and a sense of future direction, just to name a few. This is where the 3M Program steps in with mentors and academic advising. Mentoring students in the Mighty Male Mentoring Program at FTCC involves developing a more personal/one- on-one relationship between student and advisor/mentor. Some of the mentor's duties include coaching students on a particular skill, facilitating growth by sharing knowledge, and challenging students to take risks and move beyond their comfort zones. Regular contact (at least twice a month) allows students to bond and identify with their mentor. The process begins with potential mentees filling out an application that memorializes their commitment to improve both as students and as male members of their communities. Upon acceptance, the mentees complete a contract with their mentors wherein they attest to a plan of action. Mentors are pre-screened to identify their areas of expertise and level of commitment. To ensure program participants stay motivated, twice monthly plenary meet- ings are scheduled to augment any individual meetings between mentor and mentee. In addition, there are numerous activities available that reinforce the program's mission, purpose and expectations. Advising students in the Mighty Male Mentoring Program at FTCC includes bi-monthly meetings that identify some of the challenges and obstacles as mentioned above in order to improve students' knowledge and decision-making skills as well as increase awareness and identify opportunities for active engagement. The bi-monthly meetings are also designed to increase students' team-building and communi- cation and leadership skills. The 3M Program is more than just worthwhile – it's a game-changer. That's because its benefits are permanent. We match students who have demonstrated a desire to suc- ceed with dedicated faculty and staff members who serve as mentors; relationships are forged that create win-win situ- ations. Not only do the mentees reap tremendous rewards, but the mentors also benefit greatly. FTCC's 3M Program continues to grow and hopes to make significant strides this school year. Efforts have been sup- ported by the Links Inc. and a group of dedicated volunteer mentors. Equally encouraging has been the caliber of the mentees who have been participating. Learn more about FTCC by calling 678-8400 or visiting our website www.faytechcc.edu to discover the many programs of study to choose from as well as outstanding support services available to help students succeed, such as the Mighty Male Mentoring Program! Providing Encouragement for a Second Chance by JACK A. BROWN JACK A. BROWN, FTCC Mighty Male Mentor Program (3MP) Coordinator, Contributing Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly.com. 910.484.6200. The 3M Program is more than just worthwhile – it's a game-changer.