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Peer Mentor Application Packet

Please review what a Peer Mentor is and ensure you can perform ALL associated responsibilities and duties

before you apply. In addition to the packet, please ask a former or current professor, advisor, or supervisor to

fill out the Peer Mentor Recommendation Form. The last part of the process will be to complete the main Lee

College Foundation Scholarship application, which consists of three essay questions:

http://www.lee.edu/foundation/scholarships-for-students/.

Please note, your application will not be complete unless you fill out the Lee College Foundation Scholarship

application.

Become a Peer Mentor

The Peer Mentoring Program is an important part of student success at Lee College. Peer Mentors are trained to

assist students in a variety of academic and non-academic issues, are expected to work collaboratively with their

peers, and are expected to promote a positive college climate. Additionally, the following qualifications are

required:

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 Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.

 Successful completion of at least 15 hours at Lee College.

 Currently enrolled at Lee College with a working knowledge of Lee College student procedures.

 Ability to commit to a minimum of 45 hours of service per semester plus a 5 hour training the week

before the semester starts.

 Availability for some evening and/or weekend activities.

 Must have good communication and interpersonal skills to perform successfully in a multicultural and

diverse environment.

 Ability to abide by a confidentiality agreement.

 A self-starter not afraid to try something new.

 Ability to receive and work with supervisor feedback.

Possess a strong desire to help students.

Responsibilities of a Peer Mentor include, but are not limited to the following:

 Weekly communication with students on academic warning.

 Hold office hours to assist both walk-in students and appointments with Lee College processes.

 Connect students with appropriate college resources.

 Create and present workshops for students.

 Host one social event or gathering for students per semester.

 Implement suggestions from your supervisor into your mentoring practice.

 Comply with Lee College policies and procedures.

 Attend mandatory trainings and meetings.

 Assist with STEM Hub operations and activities as needed.

 Complete end of the semester reflection and evaluation.

In addition to a $400 scholarship and $250 stipend per semester, Peer Mentors also gain experience in a variety

of transferable skills such as leadership, communication collaboration, project management, teamwork, and

creativity. They also get to give back to Lee College and fellow students.

A select group of students will be chosen through an application and interview process.

Applicant Information

Which semester are you applying to be a Peer Mentor? Fall: _______ Spring: _______

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Student ID: _____________________________ Date of Birth: ___________________________

Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________

City: ______________________ State: ______________ ZIP code: _________________

Phone: ________________________ Alternate Phone: ___________________________

Email Address (You check often): _________________________________________________

Educational Information

How many hours have you completed at Lee College? ___________

Major: (Area of Study): _____________________________ Current GPA: ____________

Anticipated year of graduation: Fall ________ Spring _______ Summer _________

Please list your available times to work/volunteer as a Student Ambassador:

Mondays: Tuesdays:

Wednesdays: Thursdays:

Fridays: Saturdays:

Essay Question:

This is your opportunity to make clear to us in your own words, 1) your motivation to be a

Peer Mentor and, 2) what you hope to contribute to Lee College and its students. You may

type your response in the space provided, attaching extra sheets if necessary, or you can create a

video detailing your answer. Please note if you choose to create a video, you must submit a link

for it, such as a YouTube link and email it to jfalla@lee.edu (with a subject line of your name,

indicating it is a peer mentoring video, e.g., Jessica Falla – PEER MENTOR VIDEO). PLEASE

NOTE: Video files will not be accepted, because of storage size. Please indicate below if you

are submitting a video instead of writing an essay.

______________________________________________________________________________

Peer Mentor Recommendation Form

Applicant Name: ______________________________________________________________

How long have you known the applicant, and in what manner did you interact with

him/her?

______________________________________________________________________________

If you were a student needing assistance, would you seek out the applicant as a peer

mentor? Why or why not?

______________________________________________________________________________

Please share additional comments about the applicant:

______________________________________________________________________________

Name of Recommender: _______________________ Phone: __________________________

Signature: __________________________________ Date: ____________________________

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Thank you for applying to the Peer Mentoring Program!

Please return this completed application to:

Jessica Thompson Falla

281.425.6808

jfalla@lee.edu

STEM Hub, Moler Hall 109A

Application Checklist

Please ensure that you have included all of the following materials:

Completed Application

Completed Essay or Video (emailed to Peer Mentor Coordinator)

Completed Recommendation Form

Printed Proof of Completed Lee College Foundation Scholarship Application

(such as printed screen shot)

Applicant’s Initials: __________________

All items must be completed and submitted to be considered.

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