Module 1

What is the Connecting4Success Program? Campus Services Making Referrals Quiz: Module 1

Brief Program Overview: The Connecting4Sucess is a mentorship program that runs out of the University of Windsor’s Educational Development Centre Second year of the program Last year’s program numbers: Advice Guru’s: 70 Mentees: 98 Upper year students and staff are paired with first-year students who could be at-risk (E.g. First Generation Students) who are enrolled in the same program/faculty

Time commitment: Approximately 5 hours/month The program runs for the entire academic year (August-March) Advice Guru Recognition: Position can be added to the Co-curricular Transcript Two gift cards (fall/winter) Program certificate Program t-shirt Giveaways throughout the year Monies deposited on your UwinCARD to treat both you and your mentee to beverages and snacks during your meetings Mentor Appreciation Dinner

Advice Guru Responsibilities: Complete and participate in trainings Maintain confidentiality regarding your mentee Meet face to face with your Mentees on the required touch points Weekly in September, starting with Windsor Welcome Week A minimum of twice in October A minimum of once a month starting in November through to the end of March Listen, coach and offer insight and support regarding the first-year university experience Complete monthly reports and submit them by the deadline Report immediately to staff any concerns Refer your mentee to an appropriate service on campus, if they have an issue or problem Attend program events with your mentee Please Note: Connecting4Success is not a tutoring program.

As a mentor, you will encounter confidential information, such as students’ academic standing, personal difficulties, and/or contact information You are required to keep this information confidential. You may only discuss these details with the Program Coordinator. By signing the Advice Guru Code of Conduct you agreed to maintaining confidentiality when it comes to your mentee. Breeching confidentiality may result in your dismissal from the program.

Turtle Island Aboriginal Education Centre was created in 1992 Provides services and programming to meet the needs of Aboriginal students in a culturally supportive atmosphere Turtle Island serves as a bridge to other services on campus The office holds lunches, gatherings, and orientation events Contact information (519) Ext

Add, drop or withdraw from a course Understand and discuss students’ degree audit Review academic progress Discuss problems impacting academic performance Discuss changing or choosing majors Develop and review degree/education plans Clarify academic policies and procedures Seek appropriate referrals Contact information (519) Ext Marty LowmanSusan Page Richard LanspearyLaura Handsor

The office explains the procedural and policy guidelines of the OSAP program, assists students during the application process, distributes funds, and handles appeals Information on scholarships, awards and bursaries Work Study program Contact information (519) Ext

myCareer (job postings) Resume help Interview preparation Volunteer Internship Program (VIP) Co-op program Career testing resources Contact information (519) Ext. 3895

Help Desk (Ext. 4440) CLEW myUWindsor Computer Lab and printing services Student employment opportunities Software depot –purchase software at discount prices Contact information (519) Ext. 4440

S.T.E.P.S. - Campus Life Line - * Please familiarize yourself with the above websites and workshop topics Volunteer and leadership opportunities (E.g. S.O.S., Connecting4Success and Windsor Welcome Week) Student Disability Services is also housed in the Educational Development Centre Contact information (519) Ext Connecting4Success Advice Guru’s

Assists international students with their transition to Canada Domestic students are welcome to attend events International students make up over 10% of the University’s student population Activities and events are held throughout the year for all students Contact information (519) Ext

Registration related information: Admissions, transcripts, grades, course offerings, important dates and calendars A lot of information is now accessible through myUWindsor (Student Portal)- Contact information (519) Ext Current year fees Deadline dates Payment rules Withdrawal dates Income tax receipts Contact information (519) Ext

Library tours and orientation workshops Resources and study tools include: Access to library via web Electronic resources, books, videos, CD, etc. Reference help centre, live library chat Course reserve Networked computers and workstations Quiet study areas for groups & individuals Contact information (519) Ext. 3402

Access to The Forge fitness centre, pool, indoor track, basketball courts First Aid and CPR certification, personal training specialist, fitness instructor specialist Fitness and aqua fitness classes, sport instruction Dance, intramural sports Student employment opportunities Contact information (519) Ext. 2428

Provides free short-term, one-on-one counselling for personal or emotional difficulties E.g. Depression, relationship or family problems, adjustment issues, anxiety Help students deal with stress Make referrals for longer term care All services are free and confidential Contact information (519) Ext

Accommodations for students with documented disabilities State of the art technological hardware and software BUILD Program- Transition program for students with learning disabilities Contact information (519) Ext

On-Campus Health Clinic Acute care, minor surgery, allergy injections, lab tests, blood work, travel immunization, TB shots Health education classes Smoking cessation, safe sex, nutrition, counselling etc. Contact information 519) CAW Student Centre, Room 242

Student Health 101- online magazine to address health issues for students Essay-Zone- an interactive online writing resource that engages students while increasing their understanding of the writing process Login/ your Uwin address Password: raqazy%yz Campus Life Line Website- provides students with just-in- time online support (academic, personal, social)

What is the role of the Advice Guru? You can not solve the students problems for them But… you can refer them to the appropriate services on campus to get their problems/questions answered You are coaching your mentee, not advising, tutoring and/or fixing

At some point during your mentorship, if your mentee’s personal problem, behavior or situation makes you feel ill- equipped, uncomfortable, or helpless please refer your mentee to: Student Counselling Services Ext After you make a referral to the SCC please notify the Connecting4Success Program Coordinator, Ms. Danielle Handsor ( phone: Ext.

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