Peer Mentoring Program PTKares Peer Mentoring Program PowerPoint by Mercedes Vossburg w/ special thanks to Carol Impara and Lori Walker

What is PTKares? PTKares is a student-run, peer mentoring program that seeks to help new or at-risk students succeed at Mt. SAC.

What is our Mission? Our Mission is to improve student success for incoming and economically disadvantaged students at Mt. SAC. By sharing knowledge of college resources and successful academic strategies, peers will increase college completion and enhance career readiness of their fellow students.

How did PTKares begin? PTKares was founded by the Mt. SAC chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honors society of the two year colleges. PTKares is open to all Mt. SAC students.

How it works Mentors and Mentees meet together on a monthly basis. During these meetings, Mentors provide Mentees with useful resources, helpful activities, and encourage their academic success.

What are Mentors and Mentees? Students who are there to guide others and provide additional resources are Mentors. Students who are receiving the guidance are called Mentees.

Mentor-Mentee Mixers Both Mentors and Mentees will be required to attend “Mixers” during the semester in order to obtain a certificate for the program. Mixers are social gatherings, which may offer additional information and activities for both Mentors and Mentees.

Who can be a PTKares Mentor? Motivated Mt. Sac students who meet all of the following requirements: 1yr + @ Mt. SAC 3.0+ GPA Student service fees up-to-date Desire to help others Completes a training session Willing and able to contact mentee(s) 2x a month (1 by phone or email, and 1 in person) Checks emails and attends at least 1of the Mentor- Mentee Mixers

What does the program offer Mentors? An opportunity to get involved on college campus. A way to develop leadership skills while helping college peers. A certificate of distinction for successful participation in program (attendance of mandatory training session(s) and meetings, minimal contact with mentee).

Who can be a PTKares Mentee? A Mt. SAC Student who meets any one of the following: in Arise/Aspire/Bridge a college freshman (less than 20 completed units) a part of E.O.P.S/ International students in STDY 80/ STDY 100 a non-traditional student w/ a gap of 6+ months in education a military veteran who would like additional resource information

What does the program offer Mentees? On-campus peer guide Helpful resources to assist with registering for classes, navigating campus, and adapting to college life Extra-Credit opportunity for STDY 80/STDY 100 Social connections: mentor-mentee mixers Goal setting, and motivational activities Certificate for completing 3 Activities and attending 1 of the Mentor-Mentee Mixers in a semester

Apply to be a PTKares Mentor/ Mentee 1. Type http://www.mtsac.edu/ptkares into web browser and press enter. 2. Click on the link for the desired position Mentor/Mentee.

Apply to be a PTKares Mentor/ Mentee 3. Check for the correct title and complete application. 4. Check your email inbox after seeing successful completion page.

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