The Vault
The Vault is an initiative designed to support student success through accessible business attire and skill development.
QMRC members can rent business outfits for interviews, networking events, and academic presentations. In addition to clothing rentals, The Vault will host programming focused on developing soft skills essential for successful job placement and academic achievement.
“As we continue to prepare our students for success, we express the importance of their appearance in making a positive impression,” said Jamal Biggs, MRC Director. “It’s essential that students feel good about how they look as it will influence how they present themselves in various settings. This closet sets our students up to feel confident in any room that they walk into.”
“Ideally, we would like students to make an appointment to browse the closet but we understand that last-minute opportunities come up so we want to help in any way we can to assist them pick out what they would like to wear.”
Donations are accepted on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00pm-5:00pm. The clothing that is accepted are new/gently used suits, blazers, dress pants, polo shirts, ties, blouses, and dresses. Shoes will be available however donations are not accepted for shoes.
Programs
BMI
Black Male Initiative (BMI) is a networking community that is rooted in building discipline, accountability, and strengthening personal and professional relationships. Those relationships are built and sustained through internships, peer mentorships, consistent advisement, and career services.
QCC XL
QCC XL is an opportunity-based program for Black Males who have had a break in their education and Black Males who may be at risk of taking a break in their education. QCC XL is designed to improve their sense of belonging on campus. Within the program, members will learn how to navigate higher education and life through improved relationships with faculty, staff and students alike.
QMRC
QMRC is a safe space on campus where students can interact and grow together with culturally appropriate resources and intentional programming needs. Students will have access to tutoring, mentorship, leadership development, and mental wellness.
Meet the Staff

Jamal Biggs
QMRC Director
Our Mission, Vision and Goals
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Queensborough Community College Male Resource Center (QMRC) is to provide a one stop student services center dedicated to supporting the needs of self-identified Black and Latino males on campus.
Vision
To create and sustain a one stop student services center that provides a safe and welcoming space for all self-identified Black and Latino male students to excel, grow, learn, and experience tremendous support specifically geared towards helping them succeed at QCC and in life.
Department Goals
- Creating a safe space on campus for Black and Latino Males to come together to interact, learn, grow and build successful traits towards their personal and professional goals in life.
- Provide Cultural, Artistic, and Networking Events for Students, Faculty and Staff that celebrate diversity and community.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive peer mentorship program designed to help Black and Latino students remove opportunity barriers by presenting academic and personal resources necessary for students to excel and graduate.
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