Faculty mentors work with student mentors to help incoming transfer and first year students adjust to the University. Student mentors meet with their groups, which consist of three to eight proteges from the same disciplines. The student mentors act as a safety net for their proteges and direct them to the various other programs on campus. According to Dr. MacNevin most students drop out of college because they feel isolated and overwhelmed. This is a free program.
Students entering the program can earn one unit elective credit for two quarters.
They recruit student mentors from those students that complete the program. The Poly Trends is looking for articles. Please contact Nancy Speery at x3345 if you have something to submit. They will hold two sessions of Women's Self Defense training on March 25, 1997. Staff Council will be looking into the purchase of T-shirts for Staff Council members.