This 2023-24 academic year, we are excited to offer the peer-mentoring program again to connect first-year and transfer students to upper-level students in the Civil & Environmental Engineering department of the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. We will be accepting applications for third, fourth, and fifth year peer mentors in mid-September 2023.
Why is there a peer mentoring program?
Peer mentoring in higher education has been shown to:
- increase retention,
- better acclimatize incoming students to the university world,
- improve study skills,
- plus increase the sense of belonging and campus activity involvement.
In our college, we believe in the value of personal connection, and this mentoring program directly supports Imperative One of the college’s Strategic Plan: “Educate a motivated and diverse student body who will advance sustainability and quality of living.”
Who is involved in the mentor program?
The stars of the program are the over 100 upper-level student mentors paired with first-year and transfer students.
Mentors are volunteers and can list the activity on their resumes.
Program coordinators Dan Baker and Shannon Miller, both in Civil & Environmental Engineering, are passionate about student success and connection. Baker is a Teaching Associate Professor, and Miller is a student advisor.
- Build your resume, demonstrate your generosity, and be more connected.
- Cultivate your leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Support a first-year student navigating the challenges you have already faced.
What is expected of mentors and mentees?
Students participating in the Peer Mentor Program will check in at least twice per month and meet up at least once per semester at a Peer Mentoring event or another gathering.
Any Questions?
Email PeerMentor@colostate.edu