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 September 29, 2009. Applications can be found by clicking on the link below. 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.
When does the program start?
Selected mentors will begin in mid-October.
What is the time commitment for this position?
Students are expected to provide mentorship from the beginning of the middle 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 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.
Click here for the 2009-2010 Academic Mentorship Program Application
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