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Faculty Student Mentoring

What is Faculty-Student Mentoring?

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Starting college can often feel overwhelming, and many students share this experience! Our Faculty-Student Mentoring (FSM) program is designed to bridge that gap by pairing dedicated faculty members with students each semester for invaluable academic support and encouragement.

Faculty mentors use their knowledge and experience to answer questions, give advice, check on well-being, review assignments, and offer reminders, cultivating a stronger connection between students and their education.

What’s It Like Being a Mentor?

  • Be assigned 1–2 student mentees (around Week 4).
  • Send supportive emails and meet with mentees as desired.
  • Discuss tutoring, registration, services, goals, and more.
  • Use your own personality and knowledge to build connections.

 

"I have been going through a lot this semester, outside of college and having someone to speak to helped me figure out what it is I needed to do in order to make this semester work for me."

-Student Testimonial

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can serve as a mentor?
All full- and part-time faculty.

How long do mentors serve?
One semester (or longer).

Is training required?
No.

Can I mentor my own students?
Absolutely — encouraged!

Common problems?
Student responsiveness.

What support will I receive?
Reminders, email templates, discussion topics, a mixer event, and more.

Want to Become a Mentor?

Complete the Faculty-Student Mentoring Registration Form today!

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Contact Information

Rachelle Arizpe

Student Mentor Co-Lead and Instructor of Mathematics