Western Connection Program Mentor 2024-2025 SY

Mentors work with 2 students per semester for a total of three hours per week in the following areas:

• Coursework
• Previewing, highlighting outlining, and taking notes for class
• Test taking strategies, research for papers, editing and revising written work
• Helping to assimilate the students socially in the Western Connecticut State University community:
• Use different University facilities with the student (Library, Tutoring Lab, Computer Center) to help students learn the college layout.
• Socialize with the students in the game room, coffeehouse, and cafe to model appropriate social behavior.

Mentors are required to attend one monthly mentor meeting and complete journal entries for each student on each individual mentor session.
Mentors are also encouraged to attend the social events that the program offers to the students.

Qualifications:

• High School Dipolma
• Must be a current student at WCSU
• Education Majors, Psych Majors, or Social Work Majors - preferred but not required

Working Conditions:
$15.69 per hour. Non-Union, No benefits

Application Procedure:
Apply Online