The
Student Mentor Program
The Mentor Program has a two-fold purpose:
- To develop strong student leaders who can assist the Counseling Center in offering outreach services on the STCC campus
- To broaden the range and impact of a positive group presence throughout the STCC campus by helping first year students make a smooth transition into college.
Mentors are responsible for:
- Providing a positive role model.
- Providing a positive framework for constructive interaction between new students, student mentors, faculty, and staff.
- Attending training and development seminars.
- Greeting new students (mentees) during Orientation Days.
- Promoting the Mentor Program.
- Promoting awareness of the college culture, along with services and programs, available to new students.
- Leading campus tours.
- Encouraging each other to enhance leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Encouraging participation of mentees in various college events, such as: picnics, social events, athletic game nights, etc.
- Recognizing and recruiting new mentees for the program.
- Providing support and encouragement for the mentees by helping them understand the challenges and opportunities of the college, and encouraging opportunities for personal, academic, and/or social success.
- Maintaining confidentiality.
Mentors receive:
- A $200 stipend per semester (for a total of $400 for the academic year), upon meeting certain requirements.
To qualify as a mentor one must:
- Be a current STCC student in good academic standing.
- Demonstrate an ability to share knowledge, skills, and experiences with the mentee.
- Listen well.
- Recognize and encourage excellence in others.
- Be sensitive to the needs of others.
- Demonstrate tolerance and an understanding of cultural diversity.
- Serve as a role model to students by providing support and information.
- Possess a positive attitude.
- Be mature, responsible, and trustworthy.
For more information regarding the Mentor Program, call 413-755-4461 or make an appointment in the Counseling Center, Building 27 Second Floor, 413-755-4985.