what you need to know about becoming a peer mentor fall 2012
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What you Need to Know About Becoming a Peer Mentor Fall 2012. Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, Connecticut. Welcome to the First Year Program. The objective of the First-Year Program is to help first-year, full-time students make a successful transition into college life. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
What you Need to Know About Becoming a Peer Mentor
Fall 2012
Eastern Connecticut State University — Willimantic, Connecticut
Welcome to the First Year ProgramWelcome to the First Year Program
The objective of the First-Year Program is to help first-year, full-time students make a successful transition into college life.
How does the FYP work?How does the FYP work?T
•One-semester program for first-time, full-time students
•Includes FYI 100, a single fall semester 3-credit class
•Provides instructions in both, academic and survival skills
“Mentor: Someone whose hindsight can become your foresight”~Unknown
•To give back to the Eastern Community
•To gain leadership skills
•To give new students the benefit of your experience
•To gain a sense of responsibility and organization
Why to join us?Why to join us?
As Peer mentors in the First-Year
Program you have the unique
opportunity to potentially change
someone’s life.
Peer Mentor RolePeer Mentor Role
If you will be at least a sophomore (greater than 29 credits) in Fall 2012, have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or above and possess a strong interest in helping others, this is the program for you!
RequirementsRequirements
General Information:
•You must enroll in FYR 314: This is a 2-credit course held during the fall semester. Mentors must also attend all FYI 100 classes, and act as a role model for the students in the First-Year Program.
•Each peer mentor will receive a letter grade for the FYR 314 course.
•You must attend formal training sessions.
To keep in mind!To keep in mind!
All FYR 314 Classes are on Mondays and Begin at 7 PM and End at 9 PM.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
Peer Mentor’s Course Responsibilities:
•Attend one FYR 100 class for a continuous 50 minutes each week.
•Speak to his or her class every week.
•Act as a role model for student behavior.
•Participate in the field trip and at least one other co-curricular activity with his or her students.
•Meet with students outside of the class, either one-on-one or in small groups.
Thank You!Thank You!
Get ready to become a First-Year Program Peer Mentor!
For more information go to http://www.easternct.edu/firstyear/