Peer Mentorship
All new students at RWU receive an experienced and trained Peer Mentor who will be a friendly support system to assist in the transition from high school to college life. Peer Mentors check in with mentees frequently throughout a student’s entire first academic year to provide helpful guidance and insights. A Peer Mentor can help students in the following ways:
- Inform students of helpful resources
- Help students identify tailored strategies for success
- Work with students who are struggling academically, socially and in their personal lives, to set goals and resolve issues
- Build strong supportive relationships with students and be counted on as a dependable and approachable person to go to for assistance
Student Success Workshop Series, hosted by our Peer Mentors
Meet our 2023-2024 Peer Mentors!
For Faculty and Students, connect yourself or a student with a CSAS Peer Mentor if looking for assistance with:
Academic success concerns regarding:
- Time Management
- Organization
- Study Skills
General Peer Mentor Advice concerning:
- Need support getting acclimated to the RWU community?
- Need assistance understanding an RWU policy or procedure?
- Would you like to learn more about RWU clubs and organizations?
- & more!
Assistance with:
- Using Bridges
- Navigating Roger Central
* Bridges is the learning management system for RWU courses
* Roger Central is used for student academic planning and registration
Email:peermentors@rwu.edu
Phone Number: (401) 254-3456
What is a Peer Mentor?
The Peer Mentor role is to assist first-year students acclimate to the RWU community, provide guidance to undecided and exploratory students, and be a resource to the larger campus community. The relationship built between the mentor and fellow student will encourage academic success, along with the importance of building relationships and being a participative member of the RWU community. The staff of the Advising and Peer Mentorship Office operates on a cooperative, team-based model and values the assistance of peer mentors to inform the staff of transition concerns of new RWU students.
Job Description:
- Peer mentors will provide personal and academic development to a cohort of mentees during their transition to the RWU community
- Participate and contribute in department committees, which focus on providing resources to the campus community, market the Peer Mentor program, social media, and working with special populations of students.
- Maintain consistent contact and outreach with mentees, and report at-risk situations to supervisors
- Work in the Advising and Peer Mentorship Office 1 hour per week to assist in office duties, meet with mentees, and serve as a resource for walk-ins and student concerns
- Participate in office events including, but not limited to, Community Connections, call campaigns, Open Houses, spring recruitment, monthly social events, team building opportunities, staff meetings, and office gatherings
- Present oneself responsibly and uphold the policies of the university
- Actively participate in student success programming and initiatives
- Arrive 1-week before the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester for training and preparation for new student move-in – NO EXCEPTIONS!
- Assist with administrative tasks as needed
Compensation & Benefits:
- Minimum hourly wage for mentoring activities
- Gain knowledge of RWU Advising practices & have access to the Peer Mentorship Office
- Opportunity to work with senior administrators and staff to build professional relationships
- Attain skills necessary for future work experience, such as leadership, teamwork, communication and collaboration
- Extensive training and professional development opportunities
- The opportunity to represent RWU and share your student experience at university events
In order to apply, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have at least sophomore status when you begin working
- Thorough knowledge of campus resources and departments
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Two recommendations from either a professor or employer
- Be in satisfactory academic and conduct standing
Apply to be a Peer Mentor
The 2024-2025 Peer Mentor Application is now closed. Thank you to those who applied!
For further information on becoming a Peer Mentor, please contact Valerie Wolstenholme at vwolstenholme@rwu.edu or peermentors@rwu.edu