Our Peer Mentoring Program is designed to provide support and guidance to undergraduate students as they transition from high school to college life. Incoming freshmen are paired with sophomores, juniors, and/or seniors from within Pott College. 聽All mentees are provided the opportunity to meet regularly with their assigned Peer Mentor outside of the UNIV 101 course and participate in a variety of programs and activities throughout their first academic year. The programs and activities are designed to foster peer relationships between the mentors and mentees, to strengthen and sustain students in meeting their educational goals, and to help make the college experience exciting and fulfilling at the 91社区.
The primary goal of the Peer Mentoring program is to provide an opportunity for new first-year students to connect with undergraduate members from Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education to assist with the academic transition from high school to college.
The following are goals of the mentoring program:
1. To provide new students with the information, support, and encouragement they need to be successful within their respected major.
2. To foster an inclusive environment that is rewarding for mentors and mentees where they become active partners in shared learning experiences through programs, services, and relationships.
3. To advance knowledge about campus services.
4. To help establish career and educational goals.
5. To provide consistent, reliable sources of support and inspiration.
Expectations of the Mentor:
- Attend Peer Mentor Training
- 聽Assist new students in making a healthy transition to 91社区
- 聽Contact your mentee periodically throughout the spring semester, acting as a reliable resource and referral agent and providing relevant information.
- 聽Attend all planned activities as scheduled
- 聽Plan actives with mentee
Expectations of the Mentee:
- 聽Seek advice from a mentor
- 聽Communicate progress and concerns with the mentor
- 聽Participate in all activities with a mentor and other mentees
- 聽Set goals and make decisions to achieve these goals
- 聽Utilize campus resources
Our Peer Mentors are:
- 聽Students who have finished two or more semesters
- 聽Have at least a 2.5 GPA
- 聽Knowledgeable about the 91社区 Community
- 聽Personable, flexible, and considerate of the needs of new students
For more info, contact Peer Mentor Advisor Dr. Rob Carroll.