Man Up Mentee Application

The Man Up Program

As part of the Achieving the Dream initiative, the Annandale Campus Man Up program pairs students (mentees) with faculty, staff, and administrators (mentors) to form a student success partnership that provides the means for students to succeed academically, personally, and professionally. Student success falls into two categories: student outputs and outcomes. Examples of student outputs are attaining a desired grade and garnering a college certificate or diploma. Examples of student outcomes are transferring to and graduating from a four-year college, getting the job wanted, and increasing self-esteem.

To become a Man Up mentee, click on the button above and fill out the information form. Once your form has been received, you will be contacted to discuss the next steps. For more information, click on one of the six tabs below. To talk to someone about the program, visit the Dean of Students office in CA 315, call at 703.323.3382, or email the program administrator at smosley@nvcc.edu.

Mission Statement

With the values of determination, student success, self-actualization and prosocial behavior, the mission of Man Up at NOVA-Annandale is to promote mentor-mentee relationships that mitigate barriers in achieving academic excellence, career satisfaction and good citizenship for students from designated minority groups.

Vision Statement

To be a mentoring program that assists students in achieving their lifelong goals.

Guiding Concept

Student success.

Definition of Terms

Man Up - A term used to represent a challenge to be a responsible, successful and empowered citizen.

Mentor - A full-time employee of NOVA approved by the Provost, who accepts the responsibility of assisting students in the Man Up program to achieve their academic, career and personal goals.

Mentee - A NOVA student who agrees to abide by the tenets, principles and responsibilities of the Man Up program.

• Provost's Welcome
• The Mentors
• The Mentees

Welcome!

Annandale Campus, the Man Up Advisors, and I would like to introduce you to Man Up, a mentoring program at NOVA. Man Up is designed to provide guidance that leads to academic, career and personal success. Man Up provides opportunities to discuss issues relevant to you. Each student is assigned an experienced mentor who will share their knowledge and college resources that can give you an advantage toward reaching your goals. 

Man Up offers many opportunities for you to build strong relationships in an atmosphere of accountability, acceptance and empowerment. Throughout the semester, you will hear presentations on topics that will prepare you to succeed during and beyond college. You are encouraged to recommend topics so that your specific needs are met.

Topics for the upcoming academic year include:

• Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
• Leadership
• Professional Interactions
• Transfer Preparations

If you feel that Man Up is for you or you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We look forward to getting to know you!

Sincerely,
Pam Hilbert, Ed. D.
Provost, NOVA-Annandale

	Ken Darensbourg Professor, Communication Studies Doctorate, Gallaudet University Master's Degree, California State University, Northridge Bachelor's Degree, California State University, Northridge Office: CM 116 Phone: 703.362.5571 Email: kdarensbourg@nvcc.edu  Dr. Darensbourg has taught for more than 25 years in higher education. Ten of those years he spent at NOVA. He has held positions with private corporations and government agencies for more than 10 years. He was on a triathlon team in college and still trains and competes in races.
	Steven Mosley Coordinator for Student Integrity and Conduct Master's Degree, Liberty University Bachelor's Degree, Liberty University Office: CA 315 Phone: 703.323.3382 Email: smosley@nvcc.edu  Mosley has worked in higher education for seven years; three of those years at NOVA. He is passionate about reconciliation and has been trained in suicide prevention. Mosley likes to spend his free time discussing faith, family and freedom.
	George Nformi Police Officer, NVCC Police Department, Annandale Campus Master's Degree, Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria Bachelor's Degree, Yaounde University I, Cameroon Paralegal Graduate Certificate, Georgetown University, Washington DC Office: CA 203 Phone: 703.425.5957 Email: gnformi@nvcc.edu  Officer Nformi has worked at NOVA and the City of Alexandria Police Departments for the past five years. He also serves in leadership positions in various immigrant cultural associations and his church pastoral council here in the Northern Virginia area. Prior to immigrating to the United States, Officer Nformi taught in various High Schools in Nigeria and Cameroon for 10 years.
	Cecil Jackson (CJ) Intramural and Recreation Coordinator / Assistant Athletic Director Master's Degree, University of North Carolina at Pembroke Bachelor's Degree, University of North Carolina at Pembroke Office: CG 112A Phone: 703.323.3713 Email: cecijackson@nvcc.edu Coach Jackson has worked in higher education for 6 years; 4 years here at NOVA. Outside of his campus recreation duties, he is a physical education adjunct professor, little league coach, personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach for NOVA Athletics. Coach Jackson enjoys positive vibes, impacting lives, participating in recreational activities and playing video games.
	George McMillan Professor of Administration of Justice Master of Science - Education Retired DEA Special Agent Military Police - US Army Reserves Email: gmcmillan@nvcc.edu
	Steve Lessner Associate Professor of English Masters Degree, Towson University Bachelors Degree, Salisbury University Office: CN 128B Phone: 703.323.2152 Email: slessner@nvcc.edu  Professor Lessner has taught a variety of undergraduate writing courses in higher education since 2007 and has been teaching writing and literature courses at NOVA since 2015.  In these courses, he invites students to explore how their diverse music literacies, including Hip Hop, can be used to effectively transition to writing in college.  In his free time, he loves visiting radical bookstores in Baltimore and DC, writing poetry, visiting family, and listening to lots of Hip Hop.  His favorite Hip Hop artists include Nas, Method Man, Kendrick Lamar and Lupe Fiasco.

Man Up is a voluntary mentoring program designed to provide NOVA-Annandale students with mentors and educational experiences to assist students in overcoming the barriers to student success. Carefully read the Mentee Responsibilities below. If you believe that you can benefit from Man Up and maintain the responsibilities, fill out the application form and a Man Up representative will contact you. For questions about Man Up, visit the Dean of Students office in CA 315, call at 703.323.3382, or email the program administrator at smosley@nvcc.edu.

Mentee Responsibilities

A mentee in the Man Up program must be able to:

• Commit to the Man Up program for one year.
• Achieve an expected 2.85 GPA or higher at time of graduation.
• Maintain Curricular Student Classification.
• Attend 80% of the Man Up meetings.
• Meet with your Mentor twice each month during the academic year.
• Provide mentor with evidence of participation in NOVA's On-Time Registration one week prior to the start of classes.
• Make available second-week and midterm academic progress report and discuss the report with your Mentor.
• Demonstrate behavior indicative of a scholar, leader and good citizen.

Man Up Mentee Application