Men Empowering Network (M.E.N)

The Men Empowering Network (M.E.N) (formerly known as Boys to Men Program) is a mentorship initiative designed to support men of color in navigating the college experience. Our program strives to promote academic success, student activism, and personal responsibility. We offer insights into various support services and resources available through the college and community. Through monthly workshops and seminars, enrolled students can engage in discussions on crucial topics such as financial literacy, academic scholarship, mental health care, and career development.

Program Benefits

Apart from mentorship, the program provides the following benefits: 

• Monthly meetings with peers and mentors.
• A safe and welcoming environment for members to express their interests, values, and beliefs.
• Networking opportunities with members of the Montgomery College community.
• Access to information on college and community resources.
• The chance to engage in insightful and meaningful conversations on diverse topics that will broaden your experiences and knowledge. 

Membership Requirements 

To participate and enjoy the full benefits of M.E.N, members must meet the following requirements:

1. Complete the M.E.N intake formnew window.
2. Attend their first intake session with an M.E.N mentor.
3. Meet with an M.E.N mentor a minimum of 2 times each semester.
4. Attend weekly or monthly group meetings.
5. Be a Montgomery College student.
6. Be enrolled in a minimum of 3 semester hours.
7. Participate in community service events led by the program.

The Matters of the Mind and Money Colloquium

In the 2022-23 academic year, program organized the Matters of the Mind and Money Colloquium, a seven-week initiative aimed at educating students on identifying diverse college funding sources, legitimate scholarship resources, financial literacy basics, and successful transfer planning steps. The colloquium was a collaborative effort between several offices and services at Montgomery College, including Counseling & Advising, the First-Year Experience Program of Takoma Park and Silver Spring, Scholarship Office, the Office of Financial Aid on Germantown, Learning Support Services, Educational Opportunity Center, and Student Employment Service of Takoma Park and Silver Spring. Each department shared their expertise in their designated areas.

Thanks to our partnerships, the program awarded twenty-four students a $500 scholarship each, supporting their educational endeavors and college education. We are privileged to have provided this opportunity to our students and are proud of their accomplishments.

Spring 2024 M.E.N Meeting Details

M.E.N has been dedicated to assisting students in achieving success through college and community resources for several years. During the upcoming semester, the program will be conducting meetings covering various topics, and individuals within the college community are encouraged to attend. To join the program, please complete the M.E.N intake formnew window. For inquiries, kindly reach out to us via email at EmpoweringNetwork@montgomerycollege.edu or call Professor Antonette Jones at 240-567-5098.

Rockville Campus Meetings

• Time: Tuesdays, 2–3 p.m.
• Format: Meetings will be held via ZOOM. Please email us at EmpoweringNetwork@montgomerycollege.edu to request for the ZOOM link.
• Dates: February 6, February 20, March 5, March 19, April 2, April 16, and April 30

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