SRSP
Peer Mentor Orientation
Why are we here?
SRSP Peer Mentoring
Some of the
best mentors
of students
are
other students.
Outline of Today’s Program
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Expectations of the program
Mentor 101 - Basics
Ideas for mentors
Goals
Reporting
Reimbursements
Stuff to know about
POLS 4950: Leadership Practicum
Expectations
• Ask for help and ideas
• Be an exceptional role model
• Inform program leaders and faculty mentors
of problems
• Meet with peer leader team as scheduled
• Submit written updates in a timely fashion
• Enjoy learning the role of mentor
• Remember WHY we are here
Mentor 101: Keys to Success
Availability
Seeking
Being an example
Mentor 101: Keys to Success
Use your resources
• Faculty mentors/supervisors
• Career Services
• Counseling Center
• Public Safety
• Financial Aid
Mentor 101: Confidentiality
OK to share student information
with…
• Program supervisors
• Relevant professional staff
• Those with access to confidential
information without your
assistance
Mentor 101: Confidentiality
Not OK to share student
information with…
• Parents
• Significant others
• Friends or other students
Activities/Ideas
• Brainstorming – ask students about their
goals for the year. What kinds of activities
would they like to have available?
• Survey – after an event, hand out a short
survey asking what the participants thought
about it.
• Talk with other mentors.
Activities/Ideas - Academic
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Organize a study group
Organize a tour
Attend lectures/events on campus
Watch a movie in the Dean’s
Conference Room
• Meet with Anthony Holland
• Community service
Activities/Ideas – Career
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Organize a tour
Meet/discuss ideas with Anthony Holland
Get your group to take interest inventories
Attend campus career placement events
Activities/Ideas - Social
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Dinner or dessert
Pizza gatherings
Bowling
GRU athletic events
Birthday events
CCDI
Ask Dr. Hauger to have a party
Goals
Monthly Reporting
Reimbursements
• $200/semester limit
• Submit receipts to Dr. Robinson
Stuff to know about
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Who is in my group?
Welcome Back 8/22, 1:00 – 3:00pm
CCDI Wednesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
STEMinars (Sep 19, Oct 10, Nov 21)
Materials Thursdays Seminars (Sep 11, Oct 2, Nov 6)
Brown Bags (Sep 12, Oct 3, Oct 31, Nov 14)
GRU Student Research Conference in March 2015
Georgia Academy in March 2015 at GC & SU