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BSC Mentoring Program Celebrated

 

Bridgewater State College's innovative mentoring program, FAM for Change, last month marked its first year anniversary with a dinner, honoring last year's participants and welcoming new recruits.

FAM for Change pairs college mentors with at-risk Brockton High School students in a mentoring program that focuses on the development of the whole person, academically and socially. They participate in community service and receive academic assistance, among other things. High school students who stay with the program, and meet BSC admission requirements, will earn a waiver for college tuition and fees.

At the May 5 dinner, President Dana Mohler-Faria praised the efforts of all involved.

Addressing the mentees directly, he emphasized that they are in a program in which everyone is extremely committed to them. He also talked about the current economic crisis and stressed that students should work hard, for themselves and for their communities and country.
 

Kenny Monteiro, program manager, described the program as "a huge success. Everyone is extremely committed and       
passionate."

Shailah Stewart, partnership coordinator in Brockton Public Schools, said the program is beneficial to the BHS students and the community.

Several mentors and mentees spoke on how the program has improved their lives.

Jasmin Leite, a BHS sophomore this fall, was passionate in her support of the program.

"The program helped me improve my attitude and my behavior," she said. "I want to stay with the program, and after I graduate I want to become a mentor. I want to go to college and become a doctor." (Story by Karen Booth, Institutional Communications, photo submitted)
 

Last Modified: June 10, 2009