We, as men of color, commit to fostering a sense of pride, community, and respect for diversity and inclusion on the campus of SUNY Broome Community College, and beyond. We embark on this journey with great dignity, and purpose. We uphold our college’s values of learning, excellence, equity, diversity, accountability, and innovation. We walk hand-in-hand by virtue of a shared mission – to pursue excellence while uplifting and inspiring others to believe and achieve. In this endeavor, we are not triumphant alone. We become men of excellence when we learn to hold our fellow Men of Excellence accountable for their actions. We become men of excellence when we learn to recognize, accept, and celebrate the diversity of all walks of life.
As a student, and a member of the SUNY Broome Community College community, and an aspiring Man of Excellence, I will live by this oath.
I will grow in character with the person standing next to me.
I will work diligently inside and outside the classroom.
I will strive to hold my fellow Men of Excellence accountable for their actions.
I will respect all people and the diversity in our world.
I will reflect upon my identities and specifically reflect upon healthy masculinity.
I will challenge my worldview through constant reflection and the seeking of greater knowledge and truth.
This is the excellent man I believe in.
This is the excellent man I am building.
This is the excellent man I will be.