OHIO Men of Excellence Network (O-MEN)

The OHIO Men of Excellence Network (O-MEN) is an academic support and student engagement initiative designed to increase, encourage, and support the inclusion and educational success of diverse male-identifying students over the course of their entire undergraduate experience. O-MEN promotes success academically, personally, and professionally, while catalyzing valuable leadership skills.

Virtual Information Sessions

Thursday, August 6th, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11th, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 27, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m,
Tuesday, September 15, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Program Overview

Build a Social Network

Build a bond with cohort members over several years
Connect with professional mentors
Connect with an upper-class student peer mentor
Network across the OHIO community with diverse students, faculty, staff, and alumni

Develop Academic Success Skills

Learn about university offices and programs available to support academic success and financial aid
Work toward graduation with an ever-expanding support system

Engage in the Community

Learn about and get involved with diverse and unique aspects of student life
Participate in and lead activities on campus and in the local community
Engage in community service
Help strengthen a culture of inclusion for diverse male-identifying students at OHIO

Be Ready to Lead

Serve as a mentor to junior members
Prepare for the workforce

Mission

The OHIO Men of Excellence Network (O-MEN) is an academic support and student engagement initiative designed to increase, encourage, and support the inclusion and educational success of underrepresented diverse male-identifying undergraduate students at Ohio University.

Vision

Open to all students, the vision of the OHIO Men of Excellence Network (O-MEN) is to create a cohort model that provides additional layers of academic and social support for male-identifying undergraduate students from populations that are underrepresented at OHIO University.