BUMP Up is a program that aims to provide mentoring and close academic monitoring services to underrepresented male college students. Our goal is to provide BUMP Up students with a strong sense of belonging and develop holistic skills and abilities to enhance their chances of persistance, progression and completion of a college degree through faculty, staff and community mentoring.
The program offers opportunities for students to:
- Acclimate to college and community life
- Make supportive, personal connections with other students, faculty and staff
- Identify possible academic and personal obstacles and utilise student support services in a timely manner
- As a group, share a sense of social responsibility and promote community engagement
| Date | Title | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2018 | BUMP Up -Skill of the Month Series: Time Management |
Location: CSN, North Las Vegas Campus, Laxalt Education Center, Room S-144 |
| 9/5/2018 | BUMP Up Workshop: Welcome to CSN Intro to Student Support Services |
Location: CSN, North Las Vegas Campus, Laxalt Education Center, Room S-144 Time: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Presenters: Advising, Tutorial Services, Financial Aid, Career Services, Student Life, DRC, CAPS, Veteran Services and an ALS overview. Note: Workshop open to ALL CSN students |
| 9/25/2018 | BUMP Up Informational | Location: CSN, North Las Vegas Campus, Laxalt Education Center, Room S-144 Time: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Presenter: Dr. Vincent Richardson, Coordinator and Leanita "Nikki" Hughes, Specialist RSVP - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bump-up-informationalorientation-tickets-49711375061 Note: Workshop open to ALL CSN students and prospective mentors interested in learning more about our services |
| 9/11/2018 | BUMP Up Informational | Location: CSN, North Las Vegas Campus, Laxalt Education Center, Room S-144 Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Presenter: Dr. Vincent Richardson, Coordinator and Leanita "Nikki" Hughes, Specialist RSVP -https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bump-up-informationalorientation-tickets-49710943771 Note: Workshop open to ALL CSN students and prospective mentors interested in learning more about our services |
| 9/26/2018 | BUMP Up for Mentors C.O.R.E. Training and Mixer |
Location: CSN, North Las Vegas Campus, Laxalt Education Center, Room S-144 Time: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Presenter: Yvonne Jackson, Advising And Coaching Services Coordinator RSVP -https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bump-up-mentor-core-trainingmixer-for-mentors-tickets-49711680976 Note: The training is open to all Mentors that have completed the mentoring recruitment process and are preparing to meet with potential mentees. |
Me and the Judge
In the Bump Up mentoring program, the mentees are given a mentor to guide them in their educational and career choices so the mentee may be successful in their life. When it comes to my education I view it with great importance and consider myself self driven. However, the one thing that I needed is a connection into the criminal justice field because I understand the educational aspect of it but I need guidance on how to be successful in my future carer. Was most excited when I was paired with Judge Hoo. Judge Hoo is a great mentor, I can talk to him as if he was one of my peers, and he provides so much information that I wasn’t made aware of. Recently, I shadowed him in his courtroom to better newsstand the judicial system. Judge Kalani Hoo is a great person and mentor, I plan to use my time wisely with him so I may gain the wisdom I need within the criminal justice field.
Justin M. and Dr. McNeil
My mentor, Santarpia McNeil, is more like a friend who wants nothing but the best for me. For instance, when my grades weren’t what she knew I could earn, she called me and remarked, “You know we have to talk about these grades, right?” The reason being, I had failed a math class for the second time, and I earned less than acceptable grades in my other classes. She asked me to meet with her before the start of the semester, so that we could create a schedule for the upcoming semester. We did this, and I can say, I have been doing better this semester than I have had in any other semester.
Meet the Team
Coordinator
Inclusive Learning
Manager
Inclusive Learning
Executive Director
Inclusive Learning
For general information about the program or to RSVP to a BUMP UP event, please contact our office at:
BUMP UP Phone Line: 702-651-2604
BUMP UP email: Contact Us