The Network: Men's Success Initiative
The Network: Men’s Success Initiative supports the development of undergraduate students of color who self-identify as men, as well as their allies. We want our men to grow, thrive, succeed, and build a cohesive community here on campus. We are excited to welcome you to The Network! The Network is open to anyone regardless of race, color, and national origin, sex, or sexual orientation.
About The Network
The goal of The Network is to make a notable positive impact on the lives and experiences of Black, Latino, Native/Indigenous, Pacific Islander, Asian, Desi, and other men of color at Cal State LA by connecting our young men and their allies to culturally relevant and engaging campus services, academic resources, and a supportive community that reflects them. The Network is open to anyone regardless of race, color, and national origin, and also sex.
The Three Programmatic Pillars of The Network are:
- Social networking
- Academic Excellence
- Professional Development
Through these three pillars, our members are given opportunities to grow beyond the classroom, enrich their college experience, and find genuine community in the place they will soon call home: Cal State LA.
One would have to be an enrolled Cal State LA student in order to be a member of The Network. Although our organization is focused on men of color, we openly accept all students who wish to support our men of color into The Network.
Meet The Network Team
Chriztopher Johnson
Director
323-343-3195
[email protected]
Andrew Blanco
Assistant Program Coordinator
323-343-3587
[email protected]
Anthony Mancha
Lead Transition Experiences Assistant, The Network
Meet The Ambassadors
Ambassadors are the student leaders of The Network. They are responsible for keeping general members informed, reaching out to potential new members, and building community with their ideas.
Aaron Cruz
Graduate Student, Microbiology
Israel Gutierrez
Undergraduate Student, Public Health
Jason Daley
Undergraduate Student, Fine Arts
Justin Tran
Undergraduate Student, Business Administration - Management
Kerry Ciego
Undergraduate Student, Rehabilitation Services
Ways to Join
General Membership
All Cal State LA students are free to join, we do not have any membership requirements. You will have access to all of our resources, reminders, and events as a General Member. Join us today by filling out our membership form below.
Ambassadorship
As an Ambassador for The Network: Men's Success Initiative, you will be tasked with developing program ideas, communicating with general members about events, and presenting topics you are interested in with the general members at meetings.
Contact Us
Have questions about The Network? Email us at [email protected].
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