Helping men succeed in higher education
I felt school was something I needed to do, but I felt uncomfortable coming back to school. My mentor kept me focused. [Read more about our successful students.]
According to more than three years of data from seven Washington state colleges and universities, men are twice as likely as women to fail in college. At Pierce College Puyallup, 10% of men are on academic probation (compared to 4.5% of women).
![[photo: Bret Burkholder with one of his student mentees]](images/mentor.jpg)
Bret Burkholder (left) with student
We are here to create a community of active and successful male learners through personalized support and academic guidance. We understand the challenges men face in college.
Many men face difficulties in continuing their education - Pierce College Mens' Programs can help.
Our programs
We offer services to help men achieve educational success.
Support for men
When you have a situation requiring assistance - contact us. We are here to support you by:
- Listening to you
- Being a pro-male advocate
- Helping to sort out the challenges
- Helping to define options
- Identifying and explaining college policies, procedures, and problem-solving channels
- Aiding when you want to discuss a sensitive issue in confidence
- Providing career or academic guidance
When you are just looking for a friendly face, and need someone to talk to, we'll be here!
Research and reaching out
As one of the few Men's Programs in the United States, we are interested in research about the needs of men in higher education. We are also available to speak about the issues and successes of our own program to colleges, high schools and universities in the Puget Sound region. [Read more about research and outreach.]
