Meet a Mentor:
General Job Responsibilities:
- Support the goals, expectations, and mission statement of the Office of Undergraduate Education
- Help students become familiar with university resources; advise and refer residents to appropriate university resources, as the need arises
- Work with UMBC staff and faculty to create a supportive, inclusive environment for new transfer students
- Maintain 2 consistent hours of time per week when available to students in the Transfer Seminar course
- Inform and update the course instructor of any important occurrences and of students with possible concerns
- Function as a positive role model at all times, including activities that occur on University property and in the local community
- Prepare and deliver course content in an effective manner as asked by the instructor
- Identify, support and attend 1-2 extra-curricular opportunities for your TRS class (may include academic, athletic, cultural, SEB, or other campus events)
- Other responsibilities as discussed with TRS Peer Supervisor or Class Instructor
Expectations:
- Attend class once per week for 75 minutes for the full 16 weeks of the semester
- Keep 1-2 hours weekly for meeting with TRS students
- Meet with the TRS Peer supervisor once every 3 weeks
- Complete 4 (1 per month) journals chronicling your peer experience
Compensation:
- $250 book stipend
- Service Learning transcript notation for completion of PRAC096 (zero credit, pass/fail course)
Contact Info:
Dr. Laila M. Shishineh
Director – First-Year & Transfer Academic Programs
lailams@umbc.edu | (410) 455-3737