Peer Mentor Program:

The purpose of the Student Support Services Peer Mentor Program is to provide support to new students through a personal peer connection.  This increases the chances that new students will persist in college by learning to navigate the college system, attending classes and studying effectively, managing time and priorities effectively, and connecting with peers utilizing the same success strategies.  Peer mentors enhance their own chance of persisting in college by strengthening their ties with peers and by taking a leadership role in the program.

If You Want a Peer Mentor:

If you are a new student to Aims or the Student Support Services program, let your advisor know you would like to be connected to a Peer Mentor. You will meet once a week for eight weeks with your mentor, participate in a kick-off event and end with a wrap-up celebration. 

If You Want to be a Peer Mentor:

If you are interested in serving as a Peer Mentor, please note the following qualifications, complete the application, and return the application to the Student Support Services office.

Qualifications:

• Completed 2 semesters in the Student Support Services Program
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Met with advisor 2 times each semester
• Completed 2 activities (SSS workshops, tutoring, AAA 101, iFocus workshops, etc.)
• Application (pdf)

Peer Mentoring Commitment:

Mentors

• Attend Peer Mentor training.
• Meet at least once a week for thirty minutes with her/his assigned student for the first eight weeks of the semester.
• Attend Kick-Off and Wrap-Up events.
• Fill out an evaluation form and meet with the coordinator and other mentors to debrief at the end of the eight weeks.
• Attend a Strengths workshop (if they have not already done so).
• Total time commitment is eight to ten hours over the course of the semester. 

Mentees

• Meet at least once a week for thirty minutes with her/his assigned mentor for the first eight weeks of the semester.
• Attend Kick-Off and Wrap-Up events.
• Fill out an evaluation form at the end of the eight weeks.
• Attend a Strengths workshop (if they have not already done so).
• Total time commitment is eight to ten hours over the course of the semester.