The b.o.l.d. center for RESEARCH and LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
OUR MISSION
Building Opportunity. Leveraging Diversity.
Utilizing culturally relevant research to produce best practices and instructional learning platforms developed for leaders in diverse environments to become globally minded citizens.
Building Opportunity. Leveraging Diversity.
The B.O.L.D. Center supports businesses, organizations, educational institutions, and faith-based entities on topics related to community enrichment, including instructional leadership, diversity, equity and inclusion, while working to improve the lives of marginalized families.
B.O.L.D. works to establish an institutional research enterprise involving critical partnerships and alliances amongst institutions of higher learning, workforce development and community programs. The Center includes a series of professional development *Instructional Modules that utilize synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid and fully in-person engagement.
What is Synchronous? - Fully online instructional course platforms with limited instructor contact with student guided pace topics.
What is Asynchronous? - Fully online instructional course with scheduled session with instructor led sessions.
What is hybrid? - A portion of scheduled in-person sessions with additional online course content.
What is fully in-person? - A course that fully meets in an in-person environment for direct interactions.
Topics Centered Around Men of Color
- Keys To Building a Successful Men of Color Program in ISDs and Colleges
- Don't Throw The Book At Me: Best Practices On Keeping Youth Out of the Justice System
- Triple E's of Opportunity: Education. Exposure. Environment.
- Soul Searching: How Practitioners Stay Motivated During Times of Crisis
- Overcoming Daddy Issues: Navigating Fatherless Households
Topics Centered on Education, Career Development and Community Impact
Instructional Programs:
- The S.T.E.A.M. Train Model (Strategic. Time. Economic. Access. Measurable.) - Community Impact Theory
- The Year 2050: Preparing for AI and STEM Career Readiness
- Maximizing Institutional Research & Creating Data Driven Action Plans
- Leveraging Community Academic Programs for Youth
- The Power of Partnerships
- Global Leadership and Economic Sustainability