Student Diversity Programs Mentoring Program

Peer Mentor Application

Thank you for your interest in being an SDP mentor! We aim to create a
program where both mentee and mentor benefit from a meaningful
experience. We will match new students with a successful and experienced
student (thats you) who will become their mentor. We believe that:
Supportive relationships + academic support + leadership skill development =
Successful graduates and a strong Missouri S & T community.
Vision: A strong, connected underrepresented minority community at Missouri
S & T that develops positive college experiences, relationships, and successful
graduates.
Mission: The SDP Mentoring program will serve an important role in creating a
strong, connected, and successful underrepresented minority community at
Missouri S & T. By building supportive relationships, sharing resources, and
developing student as well rounded individuals; students will be given the skills
to be exceptional in college and beyond.
The SDP Peer Mentors will serve for the academic year. Mentors guidelines
are listed below:
Mentors are to stay in good academic standing. (GPA of 2.5 or better if you
dont have a 2.5 + but are close and have a plan to improve please indicate this
on your application.
Weekly communication in any form, and bi-monthly, in person communication
(minimum) between the mentor and mentee.
Participate in the mandatory workshop AND match up event held at the start
of the semester.
Attend other Mentoring Program events (monthly) sponsored by SDP
throughout the year.
Attend a mid-semester check-in with an SDP staff member.

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Mentors will complete an evaluation at the end of the academic year, to be

turned into the SDP staff on overall program success, mentor experience,
concerns, etc.
All peer mentors should inform the SDP staff if a situation or problem exists
that adversely affects academic and personal success.

Attached is the application to help us

determine if you are a good fit for the
program. Please return it to the SDP
office, 212 ERL by Monday, May 5th @
5:00 pm, OR by email, hoodel@mst.edu
by midnight!

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Name: _________________________________ Email: _________________________________

ID #:

_________________________ Address/Phone:________________________________

Class: _________________________ Major: _____________________________ GPA_______

Hometown: _________________________ Anticipated graduation: ____________________

Please answer the following questions. Feel free to use the space below or type responses.

Why do you want to be a mentor?

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What will you bring to the program strengths?

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What challenges will you face in being a good, accountable mentor and what is your plan to
address those challenges?
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What do you hope to learn or gain from being a part of the program?
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Where will your role as a mentor fall on your list of priorities this year what else do you
have on your plate?
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Do you have any suggestions for skill builders/workshops or social events to incorporate into
the mentoring program?
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Name an interest or characteristic that you would like to see in your mentee. Something you
think would help you connect to them.
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What nights of the week are best for you to attend the once-a-month mentoring events?
Please list all nights that you could make work from 5-7 pm.
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