A Few Good Men Initiative
A Few Good Men (FGM) is a program designed to empower men, academically, personally and professionally. FGM will increase, encourage and support educational success. As a male empowerment program designed to address the needs of men, FGM will also strive to develop valuable leadership skills at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. This retention program will foster a supportive environment for students to learn and grow as active members of the academic community and as individuals through education.
A Few Good Men Mission Statement
A Few Good Men (FGM) is committed to empowering men to improve their quality of life by enhancing leadership, educational and economic opportunities for personal and professional growth. FGM strives to improve chances for academic success emphasizing the importance of values, ethics, and respect to become self-sufficient citizens in our communities.
Vision Statement
Bluegrass Community and Technical College will utilize its infrastructure to serve as a vehicle to motivate and empower FGM to become leaders to fold within the breadth and depth of the communities in which they live.
Our Goals
- To empower students to complete credentials
- To serve as a safe haven
- To build strong relationships with Faculty, Staff, and Community leaders
- To increase participation in the program to enhance educational, personal, and professional growth
- To develop community partnerships for workforce opportunities
- To increase the postsecondary retention rate
- To close the achievement gaps by aligning efforts across the College
- To create a learning community that promotes engagement among males of color as well as with the institution
Four core functions
- Academic Advising
- Academic Coaching/Monitoring (high touch, high impact)
- Academic Support
- Student Success
Real Talk Sessions
A Few Good Men Real Talk Sessions will be conducted in-person at the Newtown Campus, Classroom Building, Room 105-107.
Spring 2025 Dates for Real Talk Sessions
- February 11, 2025
- February 25, 2025
- March 11, 2025
- March 25, 2025
- April 8, 2025
- April 22, 2025
Who's gonna do it? YOU!
Contact
Kauai Thurman, M.A.
She/Her/Hers
Director of African American Student Initiatives
kauai.thurman@kctcs.edu
(859) 246-6471
Carlous B. Yates, Ed.D.
He/Him/His
Assoc. VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Title IX Coordinator
carlous.yates@kctcs.edu
(859) 246-6937
Benefits of FGM
- Strong connections with other students
- Building relationships with Community Leaders, Faculty & Staff
- Mentoring
- Real Talk with Strong Men
- Social and Cultural Activities
- High Touch High Impact Academic Support
"I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom."
A Few Good Men 1992
