RISE Mentor Program

Students who are selected to be mentors for RISE are called upon to help usher first year students of color and first-generation students into ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. We strive to develop leaders who are committed to their roles because they understand the impact of assisting their peers on the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ campus. In modeling leadership, they contribute to a broader objective that aims to help students succeed and thrive at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. The mentor position is a paid position.

Expectations of RISE mentors include participating in on-going training and reflection to help them become more aware of themselves as leaders and to support the needs of the students they mentor. Some topics included in training and reflection include the following:

  • Identifying and reflecting upon their personal strengths and values
  • How to develop rapport as a mentor
  • Team Building 
  • Developing effective communication skills
  • Leadership Development Model: Becoming Contemplatives in Action

To be a Mentor you must:

As a high-level leadership position within RISE, we require full commitment to the role of RISE Leader.

Atten all Mentor training
• Four RISE training dates throughout the spring semester and additional training in the academic year
• RISE summer program in August 2025( Dates TBA)
• Monthly check-ins with mentee groups during the school year

Qualifications to be a Mentor.

  • Be a full-time undergraduate ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ student at the time of submitting their application and during the Spring 2025 semester.
  • Be in good academic and disciplinary standing at the time of their selection and pre-orientation.
  • Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 at the end of the spring semester.
  • Have at least sophomore standing with a minimum of 24 total credits at the end of the spring semester..
  • Be able to live on campus during the pre-orientation program days including the training the day prior to the program in August.
  • To apply - Comple this by Monday, February 24

If you have questions about becoming a mentor, please contact Sarah Piñón in the Office of Inclusion and Belonging.