New Students of Color Mentoring Program

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New Students of Color Mentoring Program

About

The “New Student of Color Mentoring Program” (NSOCMP) is designed to help new students of color ingratiate themselves to the campus and develop bonds with other students, faculty and staff of color. This program was created to provide several forms of interactions to the existing networking between students and staff that incorporate hybrid delivery methods of resources. This is an expansion of already existing programs such as the New Student of Color Networking Event and provides additional support for students as they arrive on campus and throughout their matriculation. 

This mentorship program will help enhance the college experience for first-year students of color by: 

  • Improving integration into the student’s selected field of study
  • Reducing social barriers that impact motivation and persistence
  • Expanding the student’s network of developmental mentoring relationships for long-term persistence and positive achievement outcomes.

The NSOCMP encourages mentors/mentees to meet in person at least three times a semester within their first two years on campus. Meetings can range from 30 minutes to an hour at an agreed mutual time and are spaces for questions, ideas, conversations and guidance. With mentors from a variety of different departments on campus, this program offers a wide array of opportunities and expertise! 

Upcoming Events

  • Fall New Student of Color Networking Event                                                             
    1-2:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at UU-Old Union Hall
  • New Student of Color Mentoring Program Mixer #1
    3:30-5 p.m. Sept. 22 at MRC Lounge, LS-G500
  • New Student of Color Mentoring Program Mixer #2
    3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 27 at MRC Lounge, LS-G500
  • New Student of Color Mentoring Program Mixer #3
    3:30-5 p.m. Dec. 1 at MRC Lounge, LS-G500
  • Spring New Student of Color Networking Event                                                       
    1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at UU-Old Union Hall
  • New Student of Color Mentoring Program Mixer #4
    3:30-5 p.m. Feb. 9 at MRC Lounge, LS-G500
  • New Student of Color Mentoring Program Mixer #5
    3:30-5 p.m. Mar. 9 at MRC Lounge, LS-G500
  • New Student of Color Mentoring Program Mixer #6
    3:30-5 p.m. Apr. 13 at MRC Lounge, LS-G500

Join

To join the program complete the an interest form and we will contact you with more details!

For questions or more information, contact Richie Sebuharara, MRC assistant director.