ELP Mentor Information
Are you interested in helping incoming students get involved and grow while improving
your own leadership and interpersonal skills? The ELP Mentor application process occurs
every spring semester, and includes a B-Engaged application form and interview. Students
do not need to have participated in ELP themselves to apply to be an ELP Mentor.
ELP Mentors:
- Act as a role model and support for their Knowledge Community members, aiding in the
incoming first year and transfer students’ transition to Binghamton University
- Meet one-on-one with every student in the KC at least once during the semester
- Plan and facilitate weekly KC meetings with their co-mentor and faculty and staff
advisors
- Discuss leadership and leadership skills
- Guide the SLP process
- Attend and help facilitate the program-wide events
- Attend a weekly mentor class (Fridays, 2:30-4:00pm)
- Attend training in the spring semester and before the ELP Kick-Off event in August
Mentors can expect to spend 6 hours per week on ELP activities, and earn 2 teaching practicum credits.
ELP Mentor Application
The application process for Fall 2025 ELP Mentors will open at the start of the spring 2025 semester. Check back then for the application link.
