First-Year Studies
Become a Peer Mentor
Want to help new students succeed at UT? The Student Success Center is looking for qualified undergraduate students to become First-Year Studies Peer Mentors for 2010-2011. Peer mentors assist faculty and staff instructors in a section of FYS 101 for the fall term and serve as a role model, advisor, and contact person for FYS students; work cooperatively with other peer mentors and your instructor; demonstrate mature, responsible decision making; and serve as a resource on campus services and activities; assist students in solving problems and getting involved on campus.
New FYS Peer Mentors will receive two credit hours for their service: one for completing Peer Mentor Training (FYS 401) in Spring 2010 and one for serving as a Peer Mentor (FYS 402) in Fall 2010. Returning Peer Mentors, because they will not be required to take the training course again, will receive one credit hour for serving as a Peer Mentor (FYS 402) in Fall 2010. All participants will gain valuable experience working cooperatively with an instructor (UT faculty and staff); develop/enhance their communication and leadership skills; learn first-hand how FYS 101 is developed and put into action, and serve first-year students as they transition from high school to the university.
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Contact the SSC
1817 Melrose Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: 865.946.HELP [4357]
Fax: 865.974.2944
812 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: 865.974.6641
Fax: 865.974.8285
Email: studentsuccess@utk.edu
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Monday - Friday