are now available for GSAS students who want to participate as a mentor for Fordham Rose Hill undergraduate student clubs/groups. This program allows GSAS to have the opportunity to help build leadership skills while acting as a mentor in over 85 clubs/groups.
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Mentorship Program for Undergraduate Clubs & Groups
What is the Mentorship Program for Undergraduate Clubs & Groups?
The Mentorship program was designed to help build the leadership skills of graduate students and to give graduate students the opportunity to participate in a club/group as a mentor to the undergraduate students. The Office of Student Leadership and Community Development have over 85 clubs and groups that are offered to the undergraduate population. Since the productivity, organization and presence of each club/group varies from case to case we have developed a mentorship program to assist these particular clubs/groups in fostering a more cohesive and successful organization. Responsibilities of the mentor will differ depending on the nature of the club/group but may include, facilitating group meetings, brainstorming action plans, assisting in planning events, delegating responsibilities and dealing with interpersonal and individual problems that may arise within the group.
Who can be a mentor?
Any matriculated, current GSAS student can apply to be a mentor.
How does the application process work?
Interested students must submit an application and all subsequent application materials by December 3, 2007. Applications can be found on the Office of Student Development website (www.fordham.edu/gsas/studentdevelopment). Candidates will then be called in for an interview with the GSAS Director of Student Development and a staff member of the Office of Student Leadership and Community Development. Decisions will be made by the end of the Fall 2007 semester.
When does the program start?
Selected mentors will begin in the Spring 2008 semester.
What is the time commitment for this position?
Students are expected to provide mentorship from the beginning of the fall semester through the spring semester. Weekly time commitments will be based on the mentor’s availability and which club/group the student is assigned to. Students are also expected to attend an orientation to the program in the beginning of the Spring 2008 semester to go over guidelines for being a mentor. Mentors will also be responsible for meeting with the Director of Student Development monthly to discuss the progress of their group and/or any difficulties that may arise.
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