1. Mike Luna Director of Student Activities Otis College of Art and Design

2. Otis Vision – October 2011 National Conference – February 2012 The Recruitment Process The Group Interview Process The Individual Interviews Offers made to initial candidates First Training Session

3. Developing a Comprehensive Peer Mentor Program February 1 - 3, 2012 Orlando, FL

4. Initial recruitment March, 2012  Become a Peer Mentor! Do you enjoy connecting with students? Would you enjoy welcoming and transitioning new students into the Otis Community?  Information Sessions in the Student Lounge: To be eligible to apply you must be:  A minimum Sophomore-level student by of Fall 2012  Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher  Have an award winning personality How to apply:  Download online application  Drop by the Student Activities Office, Rm B02,  Applications due by Monday, April 9, at 5:00pm  *Two Part Interview Process  Peer Mentor Flyer (PDF) Job Description (PDF) Application (PDF) Reference Form (PDF) Peer Mentor Flyer Job Description Application Reference Form

5. Group Interview – Peer Mentor Program Saturday, April 14, 2012  Ice-Breaker Activity  Whom Do You Choose – Individual and Group Exercise (Handout provided)  Group Event Planning Exercise – (Handout provided)  Questions by candidates/sign-up for individual interview April 16-20  Candidates board shuttle and depart for SM Pier  Shuttle arrives to SM Pier – candidates participate in Kite Fair  Shuttle departs SM Pier – candidates return to Otis.  Candidates arrive back to Otis – Interview complete *Candidates will be given to stay at the community event (Kite Fair) past the 12:45pm return time.

6. Sample Interview Questions:  Why do you think professionalism is important in regards to the Peer Mentorship? What does professionalism mean to you?  During our training time we will talk a lot about the expectations that both the college and I have for Peer Mentors. What expectations would you have for yourself regarding your behavior and conduct as a Peer Mentor?  If you could pick any food in the refrigerator to describe you, what food would you choose and why?

7. Otis College of Art and Design 9045 Lincoln Blvd. Room B02 Los Angeles, CA 90045 Christina Caballeros Christin.caballeros@gmail.com 310-658-7678 April 27, 2012 Dear Christina: Congratulations! I am pleased to welcome you to the Otis Peer Mentor team for the fall 2012 and spring 2013 terms. I believe that your skills, abilities, and willingness to serve others will be an asset to the group. I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead over the upcoming year with a fantastic Peer mentor team! Training Dates Peer Mentor Contract Stipend for training Stipend for the Academic Year Please read, sign and return the attached Peer Mentor contract. If you have any questions about the position responsibilities before signing your contract please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am very much looking forward to working with you and the new team of Peer Mentors over the next year! Sincerely, Mike Luna Director of Student Activities

8.  Three Saturday Training Sessions 9:00am – 4:00pm  One Full-Weekend Training – August 3-5, 2012 (Camp) Workshops and specific Learning Outcomes during training  Knowledge of building a team environment with twenty-two fellow Peer Mentors.  Developmental Experiences for First-Year Students  Expectations from the College re: the role of a Peer Mentor.  Professionalism and Integrity as a Peer Mentor  Interpersonal Communication Skills  First Generation/Parents of New Students  Full and complete knowledge of the campus Environment and Resources  Understanding Parent’s of New Students and First Generation Students  Wellness Advocacy  Diversity Training Workshop  FERPA and Confidentiality  Programming and the Programming Model  Time Management

9. A Program to Engage and Empower First-Year Students! Office of Student Activities Otis College of Art and Design 9045 Lincoln Blvd. Room #B02 Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-846-2595 Studentactivities@otis.edu

10.  Not enough applicants  Peer Mentors not available for summer Training  International Students eligibility to work  New Hire Paperwork  Late applicants – No Group Process  Budgetary Concerns?