What was done in the past:
Freshmen and sophomores were paired with community and campus members to be mentored for a year. The students were required to meet with their mentor twice a semester and turn in a mentor log. The mentors and students met at an initial mentor/mentee reception and after that all communication was left up to the students and mentors.
The mentoring component assisted the Cumbres program in providing support, guidance, and advising to students. Although the mentoring component is still being developed, the Cumbres program plans to train mentors and teach them more about project requirements so that they can become more involved in working with Cumbres students.
Cumbres Mentoring Program Mission
The mission of the Cumbres Mentoring program is to provide our underclassmen with university support and counseling, making the transition to college easier. Our students will be encouraged to make concrete relationships with a Peer mentor and a University mentor to help out with the various aspects of student life on campus. The mentor program is used as a valuable resource to provide students with answers to any questions and be a positive role model.
Cumbres Mentoring Program Goals
- To increase retention of Cumbres Students
- To encourage involvement on campus and to stay here on weekends
- To promote academic excellence
- To provide students with a positive role model
- To give the students a safe person to turn to
- Help students with ideas for their leadership projects
- To have the freshmen learn from their mentors so they can pay it forward and be mentors when they are juniors and seniors
- To have a connection between upperclassmen and underclassmen in the Cumbres program
Expectations of the Mentees (Cumbres Freshmen and Transfers)
- They will have two mentors (a peer mentor and a university/community mentor)
- They will form a working, professional, and personal relationship with their mentors.
- They will meet twice (2) a semester with each mentor individually.
- The Mentee will initiate all meetings and keep track of their mentor logs and turn them in.
Expectations of the Mentors (Peer and University/Community)
- Meet with the students for the minimum requirements of twice per semester. More meetings are welcomed!
- Keep open communication with the Cumbres Staff
- Be a positive role model for the students.
- Remind students to turn in Mentor Logs and be sure they are signed by both of you.
- Complete the Mentor Evaluation Form at the end of the school year.
Mentor Log Due Dates:
Stay tuned for next year's due dates.
Important Documents: