Peer Mentor Role

Peer Mentors of Freshman Academy are expected to uphold certain responsibilities and standards within our program and the university. We expect you to be a shining example through various facets of your life, and outline other specific duties and expectations in the lists below.

Peer Mentor Responsibilities

Peer mentors are a valuable resource for faculty and students. Listed below are some of the peer mentor's responsibilities:

• live as an example of a disciple-scholar
• promote personal responsibility for learning
• attend at least one class with the assigned learning community
• build relationships with each student in the learning community
• identify, mentor, and document student needs, concerns, and plans
• facilitate faculty-student interaction through encouragement, support, and example
• demonstrate a positive attitude and encourage students in times of stress
• encourage group discussions and study groups for students in the learning community
• connect students to university resources
• coordinate service-learning activities
• actively support high community standards in classes and residence halls
• attend and actively participate in peer mentor meetings
• perform general office work (especially in spring, summer, and winter)
• write reports and document student contacts for FA administration
• attend public relation activities by invitation (Y Weekend Info-Fairs, NSO, booths, etc.)

Basic Expectations of a Peer Mentor

A peer mentor is expected to

1. honor commitments made at the time of hiring
2. spend time wisely and honestly
3. adhere to Freshman Academy Dress and Grooming Standards
4. attend weekly staff meetings or supervisory sessions
5. maintain professional working relationships with students, faculty, and staff
6. perform general work in the Freshman Academy office
7. complete work as assigned