The HERO Framework is an 8-week experience designed to support colleges in enhancing retention, promoting mental wellness, and cultivating leadership among male students.

Tailored for campus cohorts, athletic programs, and support services, HERO offers a structured environment for personal growth rooted in emotional awareness and accountability.

WHY HERO MATTERS NOW:

With campus counseling centers often overwhelmed, there's a pressing need for preventative approaches to student mental health. HERO provides a structured program that helps male students develop resilience, emotional regulation, and leadership skills before challenges escalate.

WHAT MEN GAIN THROUGH HERO:

✅ A Safe Space to Grow -

Students engage in sessions that promote honest reflection, fostering emotional safety and personal development.

✅Enhanced Emotional Awareness and Communication Skills -

Participants learn to recognize what they’re feeling, express themselves with clarity, and build habits that support thoughtful, effective communication on and off campus.

✅ Strengthened Peer Connections

and Accountability -

The cohort model fosters trust and shared growth. Students build meaningful connections and learn to support one another through respectful dialogue and consistent presence.

✅ Practical Tools for Managing

Stress and Transitions -

HERO equips students with strategies to navigate academic pressures, identity shifts, and life transitions. These tools are designed to help them stay grounded and focused throughout their college experience.

✅ A Personalized Plan for Ongoing Development -

Each student leaves the program with a written blueprint that reflects their growth, goals, and next steps. The program is designed to help them stay consistent and intentional beyond the final session.

The HERO experience is an 8-week program that helps male students build emotional awareness, lead with intention, and stay committed to their growth. It also supports campus teams in creating spaces where students develop healthier communication habits, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to a stronger campus culture.

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What the HERO Framework Delivers

So what does this actually look like inside your university?

Student Challenges That Add Up:

Limited spaces on campus where male students feel safe enough to reflect and grow

Counseling centers stretched thin, leaving gaps for those not in crisis but still in need

Students struggling with identity, stress, and disconnection from peers or purpose

HERO Supports Student Success By:

Providing a structured space for emotional development and peer accountability

Building leadership capacity rooted in emotional awareness and intentional action

Reinforcing retention, belonging, and holistic wellbeing for male students across campus

Who the HERO Framework Supports

HERO supports male students by helping them build emotional clarity, develop leadership capacity, and strengthen their sense of purpose. As students grow, your campus benefits from stronger peer relationships, greater engagement, and a more supportive campus culture.

HERO creates impact for...

Men in leadership roles looking to build emotional intelligence

Staff navigating high-pressure or emotionally demanding environments

Employee resource groups centered on connection, growth, and resilience

Corporate teams seeking tools to improve retention, trust, and communication

HERO aligns with industries focused on performance, culture, and

people-centered leadership.

How HERO Integrates Into Your Campus

You don’t need to overhaul your semester to get started. Here’s how HERO fits in.

Delivery Options:

8-week curriculum delivered virtually or in-person

Cohort-based format with live facilitation for an interactive experience

Built to complement existing student wellness, leadership, and retention efforts

Flexible scheduling to align with academic calendars and campus events

HERO is delivered by our trained facilitators and integrates smoothly into your academic year. We handle the structure so your team can focus on student growth and engagement.

Ideal Implementation Windows:

Student support or retention program cycles
First-year experience courses or men’s initiatives
Mental wellness weeks or student development series
Athletic team meetings or leadership workshops

These windows create timely opportunities to support male students during key points in their college experience. HERO aligns with academic schedules and campus programming with ease.

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