Â鶹ÊÓƵ

STUDENTS

Peer Mentors provide yearlong mentoring to facilitate connections for incoming Â鶹ÊÓƵ students through regular communication including weekly meet ups in the first 8 weeks of the Fall semester. Peer Mentors help provide a collaborative and welcoming environment for students that aid in their transition to Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Learn more about the position at . If you need help applying, please email us at cardinalcommunities@lamar.edu.

• Gain leadership experience by guiding students in their transition to college
• Share your knowledge about opportunities and connect new students with campus resources
• Form professional relationships with advisors, faculty, and staff
• Spread your LU spirit and enthusiasm with fellow Cardinals

FACULTY & STAFF

Professional Mentors, together with Peer Mentors, provide a collaborative and welcoming environment to facilitate connections for incoming students that aid in their transition to Â鶹ÊÓƵ. To apply to be a professional mentor please fill out this application form. To learn more about information regarding duties and compensation, please review the position details or email us at cardinalcommunities@lamar.edu.

• Meet weekly with C.C. student group, delivering prescribed content.
• Include assigned peer mentor in group activities, sharing plans in advance.
• Provide individual and group mentoring as needed.
• Attend training and program meetings, record attendance, complete paperwork, and share relevant information about Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

Ashley Thibodeaux, M.A.
Assistant Director of Academic Enrichment
athibodeaux4@lamar.edu

Nirmal Gope, M.Ed.
Coordinator for Peer Mentoring
ngope@lamar.edu