Men of Excellence
Men of Excellence is a program that focuses on undergraduate and graduate students at Wichita State University. This group supports the Educators of Tomorrow at this institution and the experiences that they share.
Men of Excellence will:
- Provide a space that strengthens the bonds between men
- Create a network between the students, staff, faculty and alumni
- Develop leaders, improve communication and collaboration
- Strengthen values and self-esteem
This builds a community that focuses on self-reflection, identity development, self-efficacy, and celebrating the cultural influences that shape the lives of people.
Structure
- Students who participate in Men of Excellence will be able to identify at least one peer and one professional to create a network that contributes to their personal, professional and/or academic development.
- As a result of participating in this group, students will be able to demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills that help them foster self-development.
- By the end of the academic year, students will be able to recognize how their personal identities contribute to Wichita State University and/or society.
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes describes what Men of Excellence are able to demonstrate in terms of knowledge, skills and values upon their participation in the group.
Developing our men into leaders is vital to this support group as leadership development expands the capacity of individuals to perform in leadership roles within organizations.
Collaboration is a soft skill that many organizations, especially in the career industry value. By working together, our men are able to effectively enhance the development of critical thinking skills and work with those who they do not necessarily work with on a daily basis.
Applying effective communication skills in a variety of public and interpersonal settings through our sessions allows our men understand group processes, manage conflict, promote active listening and have appropriate self-disclosure.
Being active in Men of Excellence reinforces the concept to clarify, develop and live their own values, while respecting the views and beliefs of others, as well as cultivating an understanding of the dimensions of human diversity while recognizing the common humanity of all.
The first step to start journey with Men of Excellence is to sign up for this group. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion believes that all students that we serve have amazing potential at Wichita State and we believe you can lean into discomfort to take advantage of all the opportunities that lies ahead of you. We believe that Men of Excellence will be able to foster your personal and professional development while you are here at Wichita State and hopefully, be able to build networks and connections that will create everlasting relationships beyond college. In our views, we do not see Men of Excellence being time consuming at all. Our goal is to ensure you have a safe space and networking outlet outside of your academics and extracurricular activities. We hope to able to help you with your leadership development, collaboration, effective communication and clarify, develop and live your own values. If you are interested in joining Men of Excellence, please fill out the registration form below:
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January |
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Session 1: Emotional Well-Being To prioritize and elevate emotional well-being among college educators of tomorrow. In this empowering initiative, we delve deep into the diverse psychographics within the realm of emotional health. |
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February |
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Session 2: Black Love Embracing Black Love is an enlightening and empowering program dedicated to fostering healthy relationships among black college students while honoring the diverse spectrum of sexual identities within the black |
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Session 3: Physical Well-Being In this empowering initiative, participants embark on a journey that redefines what it means to achieve excellence by embracing a comprehensive view of physical health. |
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March |
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Session 4: Phyiscal Well-Being Pt. 2 In part 2 of this empowering initiative, participants embark on a journey that redefines what it means to achieve excellence by embracing a comprehensive view of physical health. |
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Session 5: Professional Well-Being This transformative initiative is designed to equip participants with the tools, insights, and resources necessary to navigate the professional landscape effectively. |
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April |
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Session 6: Professional Well-Being Pt. 2 In Part two of this transformative initiative is designed to equip participants with the tools, insights, and resources necessary to navigate the professional landscape effectively. |
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Session 7: Dress for Excellence Style & Success is an inspiring program dedicated to helping college educators of tomorrow navigate the world of professional attire while embracing their individual styles and self-expression in the workplace. |
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Session 8: Men of Excellence x Phenomenal Women End of Semester Celebration DETAILS COMING SOON. |
Men of Excellence has dedicated facilitators committed to empowering our educators of tomorrow at Wichita State University through leadership and professional development.
Serve as a Facilitator
Facilitators are the key to support our Men of Excellence. They are professional individuals who have experience and a passion for working with our students and are excited to share in our participants' journeys of learning about service, culture, leadership and self-identification. Facilitators are the cornerstone of the program with roles and responsibilities that would foster a supportive environment and become mentors to these students.
Become a facilitator today!