Peer Mentoring Information
What is Peer Mentoring?
Peer mentoring is an opportunity for returning Sullivan University students to, with guidance from an assigned faculty/staff mentor, provide support to first-quarter students. Peer mentors serve as role models while helping first-quarter students find answers to questions ranging from academic concerns to the challenges of balancing school and other priorities.
Qualities of a Peer Mentor
- Well-developed social skills
- Respectful of others
- Patient
- Supportive
- Knowledgeable of university resources
- Desire to develop personally and professionally as a leader
Qualifications of a Peer Mentor
- Completed at least one quarter at Sullivan University’s Louisville campus
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
- Enthusiasm for Sullivan University, its students, faculty and staff
- Commitment to encourage Sullivan students to achieve their academic and personal goals
- Willing to serve as a peer mentor in the fall quarter if there are more than two qualified mentor candidates from your program
Role and Responsibilities of Peer Mentors
- Participate in mandatory training
- Participate in orientation
- Meet with students individually and in groups
- Serve as liaison to faculty/staff mentor
- Help students navigate university and community resources
- Provide feedback on the mentor program
Key Benefits for Peer Mentors
- Increased confidence
- Improved communication and leadership skills
- Opportunities to help others, make new friends, and broaden social and academic networks
- Opportunities to learn about Sullivan University and metro area support services