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Peer-Mentoring Program

Peer Mentoring Program - Be a peer-mentor.

We are looking for undergraduate (with at least 2 semesters completed at UNM) and graduate School of Engineering students.

"The SoE Peer Mentor program works on both the long and short term. And it’s made some pretty great memories for mentees and mentors alike." - Fermin (mentor)

Mentors are people who know something that you want to know. People are not born knowing how to become an undergraduate student exploring the University setting. People must learn how to become a university students, and learning is often easier with a teacher’s support. Mentors have already been through similar situations to what the students will go through and can help make the process easier.

 

The aims of the Peer Mentoring Program is to assist our incoming students in their transition into the University of New Mexico, the university setting, Albuquerque, and anything else that comes along with being an undergraduate with the rigorous programs within the School of Engineering at UNM. The objectives of this program are:

  • to become effectively integrated into the school, faculty and campus as a whole,
  • to articulate a sense of purpose about being at university and about pursuing their program of study,
  • to develop a support network with peers in their program of study and,
  • to acquire the necessary skills to become independent and life-long learners.


This is a great opportunity to connect with the new students, represent, and advocate for the School of Engineering, your department, Engineering Student Success Center, and UNM, establish a potentially lasting professional relationship, and get a valuable CV/Resume line that demonstrates service in the department.

 

  • SEMESTERLY DEADLINES: February 5 and September 5.  Matches will be announced by the following Friday.

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Be the light for our new students. Help others learn from your experiences. Everyone has a different story and path, but we are all on the journey together.

 

PeerMentorPeer-Mentoring options:

This is a parallel program to the  STEM Mentoring program.  Undergraduate (with at least 2 semesters completed at UNM) and graduate School of Engineering students are assigned incoming students to make direct contact with and touch base throughout the semester. This allows there to a personal connection to somebody within the School of Engineering early on. The participation goal of this program is to eventually have enough mentors that we can pair all new students with a student mentor. And, to help with the transition into UNM.

 

All engagement options are available to sophomores and above (including graduate students). You are able to be a mentor in any combination of the color options, but each does have their own interest form and process. 

  • Join in either Fall or Spring for all School of Engineering majors, one semester commitment at a time. Mentors will be assigned 5 new SoE students.  
  • You must attend an orientation session to be assigned mentees (see "To Join the Program").
  • At a minimum, student mentors will reach out to their mentee at least once a month. More frequent communications is highly encouraged.
  • Mentors will set up face-to-face meetings with responsive mentees.
  • Engage in the mentoring relationship with an open mind. 
  • Commitments are for the current semester only. The opportunity to continue beyond the current semester is possible, but not required.
  • There is no GPA requirement for our mentors, but we expect your education and courses to take priority.
  • Your primary point of contact will be Yadéeh Sawyer: yadeeh@unm.edu

**NOTE: Mentors volunteer, mentees are automatically entered into the pool of available mentees.**

You must complete boththis interest formAND a program orientation session (during the first 3 weeks of the semester; sessions listed in the interest form). Students will not be assigned mentees until both items are completed. 
Please direct questions to Yadéeh Sawyer (yadeeh@unm.edu) 
Check it out HERE.