PEER MENTOR JOB DESCRIPTION
2007-2008
Peer mentors and mentoring in general has the potential to play a crucial and significant role in facilitating the adjustment of new students to college. As a peer mentor for first year Agricultural Business students, you are expected to:
• Help prepare students for ISU before they arrive on campus in the fall. This will be accomplished through a letter or post card introducing yourself and outlining your role during the up coming year.
• Be instrumental in planning the fall kick off picnic and activity for Learning Communities, to be held the Sunday before classes begin.
• Attend the Econ 110: Orientation class once a week and contribute to in-class discussions and activities.
• Assist with identifying and contacting speakers for the orientation class. You might be asked to facilitate one or two lessons during the semester.
• Assist each Learning Community is identifying, securing, and working with a faculty mentor.
• Assist Learning Teams in selecting Team Leaders.
• Contact your assigned group of mentees at minimum once a week and also at four critical times in the semester and offer guidance:
• at the end of the second week of classes to identify any immediate adjustment issues;
• one week before mid term exams to assist in alleviating anxiety levels;
• one week before the registration period to answer immediate questions and concerns;
• one week before final exams to wrap up and evaluate your efforts and relationships.
• Within one month, facilitate new student involvement and participation in extracurricular activities such as clubs and student organizations.
• Plan 1-2 social/educational programs or activities (with my consultation) for your mentees during the course of the semester.
• Be available to meet with Learning Teams every Tuesdays at 2pm , or some other agreed time to offer guidance and assist with group projects.
• Where possible, attend any campus-wide training session or workshops for peer mentors.
• Maintain regular contact with the Learning Community Coordinator and share immediate issues and concerns.
