Peer Mentoring Program
What is NTSO Peer Mentoring?
Peer Mentoring pairs a new non-traditional student with a current non-traditional student for the purpose of providing one-on-one support during the first semester. A peer mentor will provide information, assistance about the university and your degree program. A peer mentor is a guide, friend, and fellow student, who assists the new student with areas of adjustment and transition into university life as a non-traditional student. Through active listening and sharing of personal experiences, the mentor guides and advises the mentee as they acclimate to college life.
Q: Who can be an NTSP peer mentor?
A: Any current non-traditional student with a desire to Pay It Forward to the next non-traditional student.
Q: What are the responsibilities of the peer mentor?
A: Peer mentor responsibilities include the following:
- Contact mentees by phone, e-mail, or in person at least once a month during the semester.
- Provide me with a summary of your contact with your mentee at the end of the semester.
Want to be a mentor?
We are currently seeking energetic, enthusiastic and experienced non-traditional students to become the mentor of a new non-traditional student. As a mentor, you will be able to experience self-enrichment, community service, and networking, while at the same time, supporting other students. As a mentor, you will assist and guide a nontraditional student who could benefit from your experiences. The time commitment required to be a mentor is minimal. We strive to pair Mentors with Mentees who have similar academic interests, but we are not always able to do so, depending on the availability of the Mentors volunteers.
Want to be a mentee?
If you are a newly admitted, first degree-seeking non-traditional students wishing to receive support and encouragement from an experienced non-traditional student, please fill out the application. As a mentee, you will work one on one with a more experienced non-traditional student as you learn successful ways to excel as a non-traditional college student.
Complete an application form online (use Firefox to open) and email to me, drop it by the office or by fax to 501.569.3209.