Meet the Mentors

Events and Workshops

Mentor Forms

Non-Traditional Students

2011-12 TRiO Peer Mentors

Back row: Hunter Bork, Christen Mitchell, Taylor Michalek
Middle row: Mackenzie Grimme, Caitlin Bruckman, Steph Brooks, Trista Schultz
Front row: Liz Lamb, Quentin Knoell

What TRiO students are saying about the Peer Mentor Program

“The events really helped me open up and meet new people while having fun!”

“I really enjoyed meeting with my peer mentor. She was always able to answer any questions I had and she kept me informed with the different events going on with the TRiO program. The events that the peer mentors put on during the year were a lot of fun to go to with friends!”

“For freshman that are coming in, I would strongly suggest that they take up the mentoring program for their benefit”

“The mentoring program has helped me to make friends and get to know the school better. I would totally recommend it for all new students.”

Overview

Our Peer Mentor Program was created to help new TRiO student’s transition to college by providing assistance with navigating the DWU campus, faculty, and staff and the expectations of college level learning. TRiO Peer Mentors are successful junior and senior students.

The TRiO Peer Mentor Program is CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association) certified.  Peer Mentors attend a two day training to learn more about campus and community resources and build mentoring skills such as: ethics and the role of the mentor, boundaries, establishing rapport, questioning and listening skills, and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Connecting new mentees to campus and community resources
• Introducing mentees to faculty, staff and students at DWU
• Bringing mentees to campus events and club meetings
• Helping to invest in TRiO resources
• Allowing the opportunity to discuss academic challenges and develop strategies to overcome them
• Assisting with effective study habits and skills
• Providing a quicker adaption to the college environment
• Personalized advocacy for college success
• Answering everyday questions about college life