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Latino Resource Center
Division of Academic Affairs

Become a Mentor

Objectives and Expectations

  • Help your mentee adjust to college life
  • Serve as a positive role model for your mentee
  • Encourage involvement in student activities and organizations
  • Provide information on NIU services and resources
  • Share experiences and knowledge you have gained as a student at NIU
  • Be involved in informational sessions, training workshops and socials
  • Help your mentee with homework or refer to tutoring service

Application Process (spring only)

We are currently accepting applications. Apply to become a mentor today! Priority deadline: Monday, February 12, 2018.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled full-time, have completed at least one year at NIU by summer 2018 and returning to NIU as an undergraduate for fall 2018
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5)
  • Desire to enhance interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
  • Interest in working with Latino freshmen
  • Awareness and appreciation of all forms of diversity
  • Positive attitude and enthusiasm for NIU
  • Must attend all program meetings on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for the academic year (fall 2018 and spring 2019)
  • Must commit to five hours per week
  • Commit to participating in the program for two consecutive semesters (fall 2018 and spring 2019)

Benefits

  • Gain significant leadership experience while enhancing employment marketability and career opportunities
  • Develop professional relationships with faculty, staffand other students
  • Increase skills in effective interpersonal communication and time management
  • Potential internship opportunities with METAS peer mentoring program during the 2018-2019 academic year to help with ongoing mentoring program and services.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome Latino freshmen to Northern Illinois University
  • Explain academic opportunities and procedures
  • Acquaint new students with campus services and building locations
  • Promote a welcoming environment for a diverse student body
  • Attend all mentor training sessions (Reading Day and late August/early September)
  • Attend all program meetings (mid-September 2018 thru late April 2019 on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m.)

Questions?

For more information, please contact Angélica Mendoza at amendoza7@niu.edu.

Contact Us

515 Garden Road
DeKalb, IL 60115

Main Office Hours
Monday–Friday
8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Latino Center Building Hours
Monday–Thursday
8 a.m.–10 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

lrc@niu.edu
815-753-1986

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