developing a peer mentor program on campus
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Developing a Peer Mentor Program on Campus. Mike Luna Director of Student Activities Otis College of Art and Design. The process. Otis Vision – October 2011 National Conference – February 2012 The Recruitment Process The Group Interview Process The Individual Interviews - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
DEVELOPING A PEER MENTOR PROGRAM ON
CAMPUSMike Luna
Director of Student Activities
Otis College of Art and Design
THE PROCESS
Otis Vision – October 2011National Conference – February 2012
The Recruitment ProcessThe Group Interview Process
The Individual InterviewsOffers made to initial candidates
First Training Session
ACADEMIC IMPRESSIONS Developing a Comprehensive
Peer Mentor ProgramFebruary 1 - 3, 2012
Orlando, FL
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Initial recruitment March, 2012
Become a Peer Mentor! Do you enjoy connecting with students?Would you enjoy welcoming and transitioning new students into the
Otis Community? Information Sessions in the Student Lounge:
To be eligible to apply you must be: A minimum Sophomore-level student by of Fall 2012 Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher Have an award winning personality
How to apply: Download online application Drop by the Student Activities Office, Rm B02, Applications due by Monday, April 9, at 5:00pm
*Two Part Interview Process
Peer Mentor Flyer (PDF)Job Description (PDF)Application (PDF)Reference Form (PDF)
THE GROUP INTERVIEW PROCESS
Group Interview – Peer Mentor ProgramSaturday, April 14, 2012
Ice-Breaker Activity
Whom Do You Choose – Individual and Group Exercise (Handout provided)
Group Event Planning Exercise – (Handout provided) Questions by candidates/sign-up for individual interview April 16-20 Candidates board shuttle and depart for SM Pier Shuttle arrives to SM Pier – candidates participate in Kite Fair Shuttle departs SM Pier – candidates return to Otis. Candidates arrive back to Otis – Interview complete
*Candidates will be given to stay at the community event (Kite Fair)
past the 12:45pm return time.
THE INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEWS
Sample Interview Questions:
Why do you think professionalism is important in regards to the Peer Mentorship? What does professionalism mean
to you?
During our training time we will talk a lot about the expectations that both the college and I have for Peer
Mentors. What expectations would you have for yourself regarding your behavior and conduct as a Peer Mentor?
If you could pick any food in the refrigerator to describe you, what food would you choose and why?
OFFERS MADE TO INITIAL CANDIDATES
Otis College of Art and Design9045 Lincoln Blvd. Room B02Los Angeles, CA 90045 Christina [email protected] April 27, 2012 Dear Christina:Congratulations! I am pleased to welcome you to the Otis Peer Mentor team for the fall 2012 and spring 2013 terms. I believe that your skills, abilities, and willingness to serve others will be an asset to the group. I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead over the upcoming year with a fantastic Peer mentor team!
Training DatesPeer Mentor ContractStipend for trainingStipend for the Academic Year
Please read, sign and return the attached Peer Mentor contract. If you have any questions about the position responsibilities before signing your contract please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am very much looking forward to working with you and the new team of Peer Mentors over the next year! Sincerely, Mike LunaDirector of Student Activities
TRAINING SESSIONS: Three Saturday Training Sessions 9:00am – 4:00pm
One Full-Weekend Training – August 3-5, 2012 (Camp)
Workshops and specific Learning Outcomes during training
Knowledge of building a team environment with twenty-two fellow Peer Mentors. Developmental Experiences for First-Year Students Expectations from the College re: the role of a Peer Mentor. Professionalism and Integrity as a Peer Mentor Interpersonal Communication Skills First Generation/Parents of New Students Full and complete knowledge of the campus Environment and Resources Understanding Parent’s of New Students and First Generation Students Wellness Advocacy Diversity Training Workshop FERPA and Confidentiality Programming and the Programming Model Time Management
PROGRAM THEMEACTION TAKE 1
A Program to Engage and Empower First-Year Students!
Office of Student ActivitiesOtis College of Art and Design9045 Lincoln Blvd. Room #B02
Los Angeles, CA 90045310-846-2595
TROUBLE SHOOTING Not enough applicants Peer Mentors not available for summer
Training International Students eligibility to work New Hire Paperwork Late applicants – No Group Process Budgetary Concerns?
THE 2012-2013 OTIS PEER MENTOR TEAM