Dowdy Multicultural Center

Peer Mentors Benefits

• Opportunity to impact first year Students of Color.
• Increase awareness of campus resources.
• Serve as a resource.
• Practice communication and time management skills.
• Enhance leadership and coaching skills.

2022-2023 Application Deadline: Friday, July 1 | contact multicultural@wcupa.edu if interested

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Application Process

1. Fill out the application below. Note: We recommend you type your answer on a separate document and paste your answers
2. Upload resume and cover letter within the application. Interview may be requested.

Peer Mentor Description

The Peer Mentor position is a part of the Dowdy Multicultural Center team. The Peer Mentor plays a vital role in assisting the Multicultural Center in its efforts to positively impact first year and transfer Students of Color to matriculate at West Chester University. Mentors will assist mentees in the following:

• Identify campus resources
• Identify individuals to serve as a support network
• Create goals related to their holistic wellness
• The commitment is a total of 11 volunteer hours per month.

Mentor 10 Hour Voluntary Commitment

The following is the breakdown of the minimum commitment of 10 monthly volunteer hours:

• Meet with 3 mentees for 2 hours each (6 hours)
• Attending programs hosted by the Peer Mentoring Program with mentees (1.5 hours)
• Peer Mentor Development/Bonding Day (1 hour)
• Reading Mentoring Program emails and completing Mentor reports (1 hour)
• Training Days: see application for dates.

Eligibility

• Credits: Earned 24 credits or more by the time application is submitted.
• GPA Requirements: Minimum of a 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA) at the time that your application is submitted to the Dowdy Multicultural Center
• GPA Minimum: Maintain a 2.5 per semester GPA. Failure to maintain the GPA requirements will result in probation or termination of the Peer Mentor position.
• Academic Standing: Must be in good academic standing at WCU.
• Leadership: Must have prior leadership experience and/or engaged in leadership activities on-campus/off-campus (community service, campus involvement, conference attendance, etc.). Student Conduct: Applicants who have any incomplete student conduct sanctions will not be considered.
•  Hours: Must be available for 11 hours per month.
• Attend Peer Mentor Training dates

Expectations

• Commit to Fall and Spring semesters (one academic year).
• Must maintain the minimum GPA and in good academic standing.
• All reports and deadlines should be met in a timely manner.
• Peer Mentors will be evaluated twice in the Fall semester and twice in the Spring semester to determine continued status.
• Abide by all local, state, and federal laws, as well as all University rules and regulations

 

Peer Mentor Biographies

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