The Gaels Success Program was created to help first-year students adjust to college life by providing additional support built into their schedules for the fall semester. They attend tutoring hours and CDS 1203: Academic Strategies and Skills. They are also assigned a Peer Mentor that can provide a student's perspective, help them get involved on campus, and learn about important resources. Peer Mentors serve as role models, referrals, and resources to students.

Each section of CDS 1203 is assigned 2 Peer Mentors who must be able to participate in each class session and lead a group discussion/activity each Friday. These classes are scheduled on Tues., Thurs. and Fridays at 9:00 or 10:00 am. When you apply, please specify which section(s) you would be available to sit in on.

 Essential Duties:

• Meet weekly with the instructor to reflect on the previous lesson and prepare for the upcoming class.
• Lead weekly discussions on Fridays.
• Acquaint new students with campus services, policies, activities, and facilities. Help students identify support systems and resources.
• Encourage new students to fully participate in the College environment.
• Assist new students with understanding academic expectations, and the mission of the College.
• Promote active and collaborative learning, and encourage curiosity and question-asking.
• Participate in the evaluation process of the peer mentor program which includes ongoing program communication with Program Coordinators, formal written feedback at the end of the term, and attendance at debriefing sessions.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.