The MESA Mentor program is a cohort-based mentor program designed to increase persistence among STEM students. The undergraduate experience at SSU is enhanced by promoting and facilitating genuine conversations between peers. Mentors play a critical role in helping new students transition to college life and adopt a growth mindset when faced with challenges in their STEM major. MESA mentors will gain leadership and communication skills, mentoring practice, polish success strategies, and develop a strong sense of campus community and connection to MESA.
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This is a cohort-based mentorship program designed to support first-year Freshmen and first-year Transfer students.
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Mentors offer:
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Support and encouragement
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Positive affirmation
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Help finding resources
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Guidance on academic health and well-being
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Insight into the STEM experience
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The deadline to sign up for Spring 2024 is Friday, February 16, 2024.
Program Requirements
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Meet as a cohort, outside of our general weekly meeting pattern, twice a month
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Attend two general weekly MESA meetings each semester with your mentor/cohort.
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Meet at least once, one-on-one (individually), with your mentor.
What to expect from your Mentor
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An academic and social role model
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Campus resource to find programs, services, and departments
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Encouragement & support in academic and personal endeavors
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Active, nonjudgmental listening with intent
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Clear, defined expectations
What to expect from your Mentee
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Honest self-reflection
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Commitment to meeting goals
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Openness about needs and areas of weakness
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Openness about interest in suggested activities
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Recognition that your mentor will not always have the answers
What to expect from Each Other
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Clear, open communication
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Confidentiality, trust, and mutual respect
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Commitment to positive outcomes
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Honest, respectful feedback
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Mentor-Mentee relationship
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Effort put into meeting goals
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Flexibility