MPC Peer Counselor Program

Program Overview

  • The MPC Peer Counselor program raises awareness of the many barriers that continue to challenge minority students' ability to thrive in a diverse environment. MPCs address the needs and concerns of communities of color, especially those who did not attend Third World Transition Program. MPCs are assigned to many of the first year units. They serve as resources and mentors to all first year students about matters related to the student of color experience. They also work in collaboration with Residential Peer leaders to implement workshops on class, race, sexism and homophobia. MPCs also expose members of the incoming class to valuable campus resources.

Program Benefits

  • The MPC Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional staff member who works actively to support Brown’s philosophy by promoting personal growth, social responsibility, and intellectual development through community-based interactions in a first-year residence hall unit, with a special emphasis on mentoring and supporting first-year students of color. Student Run: By using a system of community support, the student-run program has had a significant impact on making students of color feel comfortable in a predominately white institution. MPCs receive comprehensive training on a range of skills, which include navigating/awareness of the -isms (i.e., racism, classism, sexism, etc.), active listening, crisis intervention, mediation, conflict resolution, promoting pluralism and diversity, and building community. They are a vital link in the network of support available to new students of color.

Program Contact

Location

  • Providence, RI 02912, USA
Providence, RI 02912, USA

Type Of Program

Audience

  • Staff

History

Established

In January of 1973, the MPC program was created by Black upperclass students. The counselors volunteered their services to provide Black students with ongoing academic support with an emphasis on building a sense of community, tradition and strength. In the mid 70's, the concept of "Third World" evolved, and minority students from Latino, African American, Asian American backgrounds began to build coalitions and work together, which influenced the scope and new direction of the MPC Program.

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  • Creation Of A Safe Space/ Climate/Environment

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