In the academic year 2000-2001 over 120 mentors worked in 14 different sites. Mentors in the elementary schools tutor students in reading to ensure that every child learns to read well and independently by the end of the third grade. Mentors in junior high schools provide structured tutoring in math and science. High school mentors provide the bridge for a student's transition to adult life. This relationship combines tutoring, career development, college admission exploration, and various group activities.
Mentors receive hourly wages made possible through college work-study or grant funds.
Transportation is provided to service sites by University vans. All mentors are required to go through a training session and participate in reflection sessions throughout the academic year. 624-2084 PAS provides undergraduate students academic assistance. The program emphasizes group study, recognizing studies that showed that students excelled best in a shared study environment. Individual tutoring is available as well.