African American Male Initiative

CREATING A MORE EDUCATED GEORGIA.

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The AAMI E3 Leadership Program will provide relevant and transparent experiences for young, African-American males that will aid in their success academically, professionally and socially at AU.

The University System of Georgia’s (USG) African-American Male Initiative (AAMI®) is a statewide initiative designed to increase the number of African-American males who complete their postsecondary education from any of the USG institutions.

Its mission is to provide an integrated program model of academic and social tools that support students around adopting a positive mindset to successfully complete classes, elevate their cumulative GPAs, matriculate through each academic level and graduate. Our goal is to promote student success and improve graduation rates through social and academic networks. Through collaborating with university and community partners we intend to connect students with others to envision their future, to explore their passions, and to actively engage in their college experience.

Program Model

Academic Skills Enrichment:

Provides supplemental literacy, writing, math and study-skill activities to help pre-college students transition to college academic life during the summer and assist enrolled AAMI participants with RPG (retention, progression, and graduation) throughout the academic year.

Student Support Services:

Makes available internal and external resources, information and learning tools to enhance students’ academic and social successes.

Adult & Peer Mentoring:

Connects AAMI students to adults and peers who encourage achievement, foster positive attitudes, as well as a sense of belonging through personal and academic support, while reinforcing RPG.

Leadership Development:

Provides multi-faceted professional and soft skills forums to help develop and strengthen participants’ leadership skills.

Incentives

Tuition scholarship – if program expectations are met
Peer-to-peer mentorship
Community building
Academic tutoring & study hall
Networking opportunities
Financial aid assistance
Connection to faculty, staff and community advocates
Black Male Summit participation
Leadership Certificate

How to Get Started

Step 1: Sign up for the African American Male Initiative
Step 2 a: All students interested in participating in the Black Male Initiative Program must attend orientation before July 10^th.
Step 2 b: Be sure to let your advisor know that you've signed up to participate in the African American Male Initiative and visit our table during orientation.
Step 3: Enroll in the Inquiry Class for AAMI (INQR 1000C-Thursday, Time- TBD) Fall Semester and Leadership Class (LDRS 2000) Spring Semester. (Contact Your Academic Advisor)
Step 4: Attend the African Male Initiative Fall Retreat which will take place on Thursday, August 10^th and Friday, August 11^th.
Step 5: Make sure that you have completed and submitted your FAFSA.
Step 6: Check your email and POUNCE account frequently for messages regarding registration, billing and immunization.

Should you have any questions or concerns please contact Jerry Oliver Jr. by emailing jeoliver@augusta.edu.

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