SUCCESS at Holyoke Community College

ALANA Men in Motion

Student Ambassador Mentorship Program (SAMP)

Program Contact Information

Websites:

hcc.edu/alana

hcc.edu/samp

Office: Frost 224

Telephone: 413.552.2244

Email ALANA: alana@hcc.edu
Email SAMP: samp@hcc.edu

SUCCESS at Holyoke

About the Programs:

The SUCCESS Initiative at Holyoke Community College (HCC) offers two distinct programs designed to support student achievement through mentorship, coaching, and community engagement.

ALANA Men in Motion is a student success program that fosters academic achievement, leadership development, and a sense of belonging for students seeking community, mentoring, and cultural identity exploration. The program centers the experiences of African American/Black, Latinx, Asian, and Native American men, while welcoming all eligible students committed to personal growth and collective support. Participants receive guidance from professional Mentors and support from Student
Ambassadors who foster peer connections, promote engagement, and help build a supportive community.

Student Ambassador & Mentorship Program (SAMP) is a peer mentorship and leadership development program that centers women, non-binary, and LGBTQIA2+ students, while welcoming all who seek to build community, strengthen belonging, and grow as student leaders. Participants receive guidance from professional Success Coaches and peer Success Ambassadors, engage in workshops and events, and develop leadership skills to support their academic and personal success.

Faculty Collaboration
Faculty across disciplines collaborate with Both ALANA and SAMP through class visits, referrals, and participation in program events designed to promote student success and belonging.

Who Can Participate?

Both ALANA and SAMP are open to all students who are pursuing a certificate or degree at Holyoke Community College. In line with the legislative intent to improve outcomes for the most vulnerable student populations, the use of SUCCESS services at HCC among the following populations is actively tracked and encouraged:

Our Approach

The SUCCESS Initiative is rooted in the belief that all students benefit from mentorship, academic guidance, and structured support systems that help them achieve their educational and professional goals. Through proactive outreach, students are connected to coaching, mentoring, leadership development, and tailored programming designed to foster their success. Students remain supported until they complete their certificate or degree. By design, students are aware when they are receiving services through SUCCESS, which is strengthened by collaboration with student support services across the college.

Support Services

The following supports are available to SUCCESS students at HCC:

Support Network

ALANA Men in Motion is led by a dedicated team that includes a director and two full-time professional staff mentors. The program is further supported by part-time student ambassadors who help foster peer connections and engagement.

The Student Ambassador and Mentorship Program is overseen by a director and a team of three full-time success coaches. Additionally, part-time student ambassadors (peer mentors) provide individualized support and guidance to students.

Both programs share a full-time administrative assistant and a full-time learning coach, ensuring students have access to comprehensive academic and personal development resources.

SUCCESS receives funding through the Massachusetts legislature and is supported by the 15 state community colleges, the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges (MACC), the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE), and the SUCCESS Leadership and Coordinating Committees.