Opportunities

Opportunities to become a peer mentor

The DASSA’s Peer Mentoring program aims to cultivate meaningful connections among students and to foster a sense of belonging through the development of critical thinking and communication skills. This initiative focuses on developing educational and practical competencies, with the overarching goal of enhancing students' academic preparedness, career readiness, and mental well-being.

Requirements

Confidence, good time management and good communication skills.

Ability to listen to and understand others.

Good academic standing.

Be in at least their second year of college at K-State.

Commitment to serve as a Peer Mentor.

Expectations

Mentor responsibility for a group of 8-10 students.

Facilitate 1 group session per week for 16 weeks.

Conduct weekly one-on-one interactions with group members.

Submit weekly and monthly reports.

Attend workshops and training as required.

A Peer Mentor is an experienced student who guides a new student through their academic journey by having intentional interactions with them based on academic support content.

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Peer mentor responsibilities

Mentors: provides knowledge/guidance for another student
Coaches: provides guidance on a particular subject towards a goal
Facilitates classroom learning: supports student learning within a classroom setting
Facilitates small group or one-on-one learning: supports student learning outside of a classroom setting
Facilitates/presents outreach programs: shares information on a particular topic to students in class presentations or outreach events
Mediates challenges: helps student navigate challenge, or enforces policy and conduct
Coordinates programming and administrative responsibilities: plans, organizes, and implements administrative responsibilities such as outreach, event planning, etc.