Become a Mentor
MAPP Mentor applications will be available for pick-up in the Office of Residence Life starting February 7, 2012. Please email cegilbert@smcm.edu for information about the position.
Expectations
- Have
a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Have
accumulated no less than 25 semester hours.
- Must
be able to tutor one subject or facilitate a study group.
- Have
excellent interpersonal, oral communication and listening skills.
- Have
knowledge of the campus, its resources and policies.
- Make
a year-long commitment to the program.
Time Commitment
- Participate
in all scheduled training including Mentor Training and Orientation Training on
August 13 -22, 2012
- Prepare
and submit required reports in a timely manner.
- Work
5 hours per week (1.5 hours in committee meetings and planning activities,
1-hour weekly staff meeting and 2.5 hours meeting with mentees individually and
as a group).
- New
MAPP Mentors are required to attend Orientation Leader training and facilitate
orientation groups and information sessions.
New-Student Orientation will be held August 23-26, 2012.
- The
Orientation Leader position is optional for Returning Mentors. Must apply with
Orientation.
- If
summer schedule permits, assist with New-Student Days on July 23-July 27, 2012.
Peer Mentor Responsibilities
- Responsible
for coordinating academic support services, co-curricular (social) activities,
and skill building workshops for program participants/mentees. Will also develop and disseminate publicity
for all activities.
- Provide
academic tutorial services as required.
- Meet
regularly with assigned mentees to monitor their academic progress, address
problems that occur, make referrals to campus services and resources, encourage
involvement in service and campus clubs and provide correct campus policy
information. Report problems to the
Coordinator of Multicultural Programs.
- Serve
as a liaison between mentees, faculty advisors, and the Office of Academic
Services, as needed.
- Attend
all MAPP staff and committee meetings unless engaged in a prior academic
commitment
- Notify
the Coordinator of Multicultural Programs if you are not able to attend staff
or committee meetings
Do you have what it takes?
