1. SRSP Peer Mentor Orientation Why are we here?

2. SRSP Peer Mentoring Some of the best mentors of students are other students.

3. Outline of Today’s Program Expectations of the program Mentor 101 - Basics Ideas for mentors Goals Reporting Reimbursements Stuff to know about POLS 4950: Leadership Practicum

4. Expectations Ask for help and ideas Be an exceptional role model Inform program leaders and faculty mentors of problems Meet with peer leader team as scheduled Submit written updates in a timely fashion Enjoy learning the role of mentor Remember WHY we are here

5. Mentor 101: Keys to Success Availability Seeking Being an example

6. Mentor 101: Keys to Success Use your resources Faculty mentors/supervisors Career Services Counseling Center Public Safety Financial Aid

7. Mentor 101: Confidentiality OK to share student information with… Program supervisors Relevant professional staff Those with access to confidential information without your assistance

8. Mentor 101: Confidentiality Not OK to share student information with… Parents Significant others Friends or other students

9. Activities/Ideas Brainstorming – ask students about their goals for the year. What kinds of activities would they like to have available? Survey – after an event, hand out a short survey asking what the participants thought about it. Talk with other mentors.

10. Activities/Ideas - Academic Organize a study group Organize a tour Attend lectures/events on campus Watch a movie in the Dean’s Conference Room Meet with Anthony Holland Community service

11. Activities/Ideas – Career Organize a tour Meet/discuss ideas with Anthony Holland Get your group to take interest inventories Attend campus career placement events

12. Activities/Ideas - Social Dinner or dessert Pizza gatherings Bowling GRU athletic events Birthday events CCDI Ask Dr. Hauger to have a party

13. Goals

14. Monthly Reporting

15. Reimbursements $200/semester limit Submit receipts to Dr. Robinson

16. Stuff to know about Who is in my group? Welcome Back 8/22, 1:00 – 3:00pm CCDI Wednesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 pm STEMinars (Sep 19, Oct 10, Nov 21) Materials Thursdays Seminars (Sep 11, Oct 2, Nov 6) Brown Bags (Sep 12, Oct 3, Oct 31, Nov 14) GRU Student Research Conference in March 2015 Georgia Academy in March 2015 at GC & SU