The University Mentoring Program is an intrusive transition and retention support program designed to enhance the college and life management skills of under-represented students on predominately white campuses by building a community of support around the freshman student. The major goal of the program is to prepare students to intellectually, socially, culturally and spiritually meet the challenges of pursuing a degree. This is achieved by enhancing the opportunities for success in the retention of under-represented students, assisting students from diverse backgrounds in establishing relationships with role models which stimulate positive, professional and personal development, and facilitating the development of interpersonal relationships with students, faculty and staff. in the form of a Mentoring Team. The Mentoring Team consists of a faculty/staff mentor, peer mentor, and mentees. Using a holistic approach to support enrollment, transition and retention, the program addresses and impacts the academic, cultural, social and personal issues that traditionally impact under-represented students

Links:

• Calendar of Events
• Mentee Application (freshman student)
• Peer Mentor Application (upper-class student)
• Professional Mentor Application (faculty/staff person)