Male Empowerment Network - Women Rising
Community is a Foundation for Success.
Achievement is a shared journey of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment. As you work towards your personal academic goals, don't lose sight of the support peers and mentors can offer. Connecting with people who can relate to your experiences will make life's challenges less daunting, and your successes more meaningful.
Participation in Women Rising and M.E.N. is not limited to students based on any protected basis, including sex or gender. All students are welcome to participate.
Phoenix College students, check out two organizations that can make a difference your life today, and in the future:
- M.E.N., Male Empowerment Network
A support network designed to help students succeed across all aspects of their lives, including academics, career preparation, and personal development. - Women Rising
A sisterhood of students who've united to form long-lasting relationships based on mutual support, empowerment and the pursuit of higher eduction.
Learn more about the groups' missions, and how to join...
M.E.N. Network and Women Rising at Phoenix College
M.E.N. | Male Empowerment Network
M.E.N. was founded to support minority students from the start of their academic careers through graduation, and beyond. We're a student club associated with Student Life & Leadership.
Program Pillars
- Increase the access, persistence, and graduation rate of minority male students.
- Connect minority male students with academic and professional support resources,
and services. - Create a culture of success and empowerment among minority male students via mentoring, training and academic support.
Objectives
- By actively participating in the MEN program, students will enhance their professional skills through public speaking, resume development, personal branding and social engagement.
- M.E.N. students will develop mentoring relationships with college/district staff, faculty and community members that contribute to their personal, academic, and professional development as student and community leaders.
- By participating in community-based projects, MEN students will recognize the importance of community service and civic responsibility through personal and educational involvement in and around the Phoenix College community.
Become a Member
If you're focused on your future success, and want to connect with others who share your drive, complete the interest form! The M.E.N. support team will guide you through the membership process.
Women Rising
Women Rising is designed to improve the success of minority female students. Members and advisors are united in supporting all women of our community. Established as a student club affiliated with Student Life & Leadership, those who join will experience unique opportunities designed for academic and career success.
Program Pillars
Through chapter meetings, professional and peer networking, career development activities and cultural events, members work to achieve mastery in the following 3 program pillars:
- Leadership
- Empowerment
- Sisterhood
Objectives
- Women Rising students will develop mentoring relationships with college/district staff, faculty and community members that contribute to their personal, academic, and professional development as student and community leaders.
- Through active participation, students will enhance their professional skills through public speaking, resume development, etiquette activities and social engagement.
- By participating in community-based projects, Women Rising students will recognize the importance of community service and civic responsibility through personal and educational involvement in and around the Phoenix College community.
Become a Member
Interested in the support sisterhood has to offer? Complete the interest form! The Rising Women support team will get back to you.
CHAPTER MEETINGS & ADVISEMENT
Most chapter meetings are hosted virtually on Wednesdays during the month. The club advisors are:
Sarah Nunez
sarah.nunez@phoenixcollege.edu
Alba Penarete
alba.penarete@phonixcollege.edu
Daisy Rabadan
daisy.rabadan@phoenixcollege.edu
Male Empowerment Network - Women Rising
M.E.N. & Women Rising are Maricopa-wide Organizations.
Visit the MCCCD Women Rising and M.E.N. pages for more information.