BNRC Programs

The Band of Brothers (BOB) is a student-based extension of the BNRC. The four core principles of the organization are: scholarship, service, professional development and brotherhood.

Undergraduates who participate in the BNRC Early Arrival Program learn about resources and strategies to help them to succeed in college and to develop strong leadership and professional skills. To further assist them with adjusting to the rigorous academic environment of Ohio State, EAP students attend workshops and presentations on priority management, development of peer and professional relationships, the importance of asking for help, and how to access and utilize resources.

The Bell Resource Center's Leadership Institute prepares students for campus and community leadership that will positively impact the quality of life for African American males. The Leadership Institute aims to foster cohesiveness, self-awareness and service to the community, while providing access to quality faculty (Ohio State faculty/staff and community professionals) who will facilitate the individual leadership modules.

The Middle School Mentoring Program is one of the signature outreach programs of The Todd Anthony Bell National Resource Center on the African American Male. The program is unique from other mentoring programs because it utilizes a group mentoring model. Undergraduate members of the BNRC serve as mentors to seventh graders at Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys. Currently, mentors meet with the students every Friday in school during lunch. The activities range from workshops and focus groups to social and cultural field trips.

The Pickard Scholars Program affords participants a space to engage in the research process while showing them how they can pay  forward in their communities through science, critical thinking and critical consciousness. Participants integrate their personal interests with scholarship, research and innovation.

Throughout the academic year, the Bell Resource Center will host Roundtable Discussions with extraordinary individuals from diverse professional backgrounds. Students will have the opportunity to be involved in intimate discussions with guest speakers as they discuss current topics affecting African American men and reflect on experiences in their academic and professional careers. The roundtable discussions serve to inspire while also assisting scholars with their personal, leadership and professional development.