(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College has joined The Higher Education Male Achievement Collaborative (HEMAC), a national initiative focused on improving outcomes for men in higher education.
HEMAC, a program of the American Institute for Boys & Men (AIBM), connects colleges and universities committed to increasing enrollment, retention, and completion rates among male students.
“Across the country, male participation in higher education has dropped to just 34%, continuing a decades-long decline,” states Dr. Chett Daniel, president of Crowder College. “This is not just an enrollment issue, it’s a workforce and community issue. As Crowder shapes our next strategic plan, we are committed to doing a better job of centering the voices of those we serve.”
A team of Crowder faculty and staff will participate in virtual and in-person workshops, collaborating with peer institutions to share research, strategies, and best practices. The effort aims not only to address declining male enrollment, but also to better understand the broader social and well-being challenges facing men in higher education.
As Crowder is preparing to implement its next strategic plan, the college has worked to identify gaps in engagement and tailor support services for specific groups such as young adult male students, adult female students, and traditional age (Generation Z) college students. The HEMAC partnership will assist the college in finding new ways to engage young men in the region.
About Crowder College:
Crowder College was established in April 1963, as the voters of Newton and McDonald counties passed the issue to create a community college (formerly junior college) on the land formerly known as Camp Crowder. Today, the college provides services to a nine-county service region in southwest Missouri with locations in Neosho, Cassville, Joplin, McDonald County, Nevada, and Webb City. The student population exists from within the four-state region, and around the globe. With over 80 degree and program options, the college is a great place to train for a career or transfer to a university.
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