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.
Any students interested in participating should complete the FA24 MESA Supplemental Program Sign-Up form.
- This is a cohort-based mentorship program designed to support first semester freshmen and transfer students. All continuing students are welcome to opt in.
- Mentors offer:
- Support and encouragement
- Positive affirmation
- Help finding resources
- Guidance on academic health and well-being
- Insight into the STEM experience
The deadline to sign up for Fall 2024 is To Be Determined.
Program Requirements
- Mentees will check in with their mentors at least twice a month individually or in group setting
- Mentees will attend two STEMbyte presentations each semester
What to expect from your Mentor
- An academic and social role model
- Campus resource to find programs, services, and departments
- Encouragement & support in academic and personal endeavors
- Active, nonjudgmental listening with intent
- Clear, defined expectations
What to expect from your Mentee
- Honest self-reflection
- Commitment to meeting goals
- Openness about needs and areas of weakness
- Openness about interest in suggested activities
- Recognition that your mentor will not always have the answers
What to expect from Each Other
- Clear, open communication
- Confidentiality, trust, and mutual respect
- Commitment to positive outcomes
- Honest, respectful feedback
- Mentor-Mentee relationship
- Effort put into meeting goals
- Flexibility