Mentoring matters: students helping students
Welcome, whether you are a mentor or mentee or are interested in becoming either, you have come to the right place! This site will provide you with information about upcoming campus events, mentoring meetings, get-togethers and activities for mentors and mentees, training sessions, and links to information.
The mentoring program was designed to assist incoming freshman, whether resident or commuter, with a smooth transition to college life. While Rivier College has a relatively small, tight-knit community campus appeal, it has much to offer and discover. A mentor can be the guide to help new students fit in and find a place to belong. Rivier Peer Mentors provide support through role modeling, being an information resource and offering guidance and advice to help students make good choices that will assist their academic success. Mentoring is a support system to help new students face the challenges of adjusting to a new learning environment, while navigating their way through personal, social, and academic experiences. Peer Mentoring is a paid work experience that can develop leadership skills and enhance career opportunities.
The Peer Mentoring program advocates and partners with various campus resources in order to make appropriate referrals, provide information, advise, and counsel its students. The following are three main functions of this program.
- Academic Achievement
- Encourage students to utilize the Writing and Resource Center, Research Librarians, subject matter tutors, Career Development Office, Campus Ministry, and the Counseling Center
- Community Service
- Engage in community service in partnership with local agencies to further Rivier College’s commitment to social justice.
- Student Participation
- Attend student government events
- Participate in social activities
Click here for the peer mentor job description.
We invite you to e-mail us with any questions that you might have.
peermentoring@rivier.edu