AABMS Mission

The African American/Black Male Staff (AABMS) is committed to providing a support network and professional development opportunities for AA/Black male staff at the University of Cincinnati.

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The AABMS organization Goals

Provide a support network for the professional development of African American/Black male staff at the University of Cincinnati.

Be a standing body that implements strategies to create opportunities for the recruitment and retention of African American Black Male Staff to serve the University and the extended community.

Work within the University community to enhance the professional experiences and improve the overall job satisfaction of African American Male Staff of the University, while also upholding a high standard for integrity and a dedicated focus on the recruitment, retention, mentorship, and commitment to African American Black Male Students of the University of Cincinnati.

Empower and engage African American/Black Male Staff and Students to serve and represent the University of Cincinnati in issues of social justice, community service, health and wellness, relationship building, and career advancement.

Committees

Professional Development/Networking

This committee is focused on developing the professional skills and creating a network for AABMS across University of Cincinnati. Through organized activities and planned events this committee will develop a variety professional skills to help members to increase opportunities for promotion and will also allow members to network with a wide range of administrators, faculty and staff throughout the university. PDN will also focus on the professional skill development and networking channels for African American Black Male students in preparation for professional careers

Programming

This committee organizes events for the University community that addresses the issues, needs and interests of AABMS here at University of Cincinnati. Each event will be related to the AABMS mission, the University of Cincinnati mission and will enhance the experience of AABMS, the University community and the African American Black Male student here at UC

Communications

This committee is responsible for assuring that all events, information and updates for the AABMS are shared to the group members through various forms of communication including, but not limited social media, email, flyers and any other promotional material. The committee will also make sure that all events held by AABMS members (outside of group sponsored events) will be shared with the entire group as well. The committee will also be committed to creating communication opportunities with African American Black male students regarding critical issues.

Leadership

Arthur B. Walton

President

Eric Heatley

Vice President

Michael Bolton

Membership

Thomas Shannon

Communications Chair

Will Bradley

Secretary

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