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STRONG M.A.N.

Type: Multicultural
Membership Types: EIU Students Only
Web: /oiae/strongmentoring.php

Purpose

STRONG, an initiative open to all EIU students who identify as male, aims to help EIU enhance the recruitment, retention, and graduation rates of Black and Latino males, according to institutional data. By participating in STRONG, students can gain a supportive community, access to academic resources, and personal and professional growth opportunities. The organization intends to encourage confidence, integrity, self-respect, and self-esteem by providing positive role models and networking with other educational, industrial, and recreational professionals.

Meeting Times

Every other Tuesday/5 PM (1st meeting September 16, 2025)
Lawson Hall Basement

Advisors and Board Members

Name	Affiliation	Email	Phone
John W Blue	Advisor	jwblue@eiu.edu
KJ S Wright	President	kswright@eiu.edu
Twonn W Holmes	Vice President	mwholmes2@eiu.edu
Eugene J Tanner	Secretary	ejtanner@eiu.edu
Billy T Torain	Treasurer	bttorain@eiu.edu