Roundtable Peer Mentoring

The Roundtable Peer Mentoring program assists students with their academic and personal acclimation to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.  Assistance includes, but is not limited to, orienting assigned students to campus, connecting students with academic support centers, and modeling good study skills. Mentors offer semester-long support to assigned mentees. Mentors offer study hall sessions to support the residential and student athlete population.

Who can benefit from a mentor?

  • Any MGA student
  • Any student who wants academic support
  • First-time students

Goals

  • Connect students with resources for success
  • Connect students to the MGA community, fostering a sense of belonging
  • Model and teach good study habits
  • Promote having a positive growth mindset is key to overcoming challenges
  • Help students develop achievable goals and provide students with the tools to achieve those goals
  • Help students stay accountable

Top four mentoring activities

  • One-to-one mentoring
  • Hosting study halls across campus (within the dorms and the libraries)
  • Developing and hosting workshops which provide students with good study skills (notetaking, studying for finals)
  • Developing and hosting social events (painting, Bingo, festival, etc.) across campuses to encourage students to become more engaged in MGA life.

Purpose of one-to-one mentoring

  • Individualized Support: Check-ins allow mentors to address the unique needs, concerns, and goals of each mentee, providing tailored guidance.
  • Building Trust and Rapport: Regular one-on-one interactions foster a strong mentor-mentee relationship, creating a safe space for open communication and trust.
  • Monitoring Progress: Mentors can track the academic and personal progress of their mentees, identifying areas of improvement and celebrating achievements.
  • Problem-Solving: Check-ins provide an opportunity to discuss challenges or obstacles the mentee may be facing and work together to develop effective solutions.
  • Setting and Refining Goals: Mentors can help mentees establish SMART goals and provide ongoing guidance to ensure progress. 
  • Offering Encouragement and Motivation: Mentors provide encouragement, affirmations, and motivation, boosting the mentee's confidence and self-belief.
  • Providing Constructive Feedback: Mentors can offer constructive feedback on academic performance, study habits, and personal development, guiding the mentee towards improvement.
  • Connecting with Resources: Mentors can suggest and connect mentees with relevant resources, support services, and campus opportunities.  New students may be unfamiliar with the resources that are available across our campuses.
  • Strengthening Accountability: Regular check-ins help keep mentees accountable for their commitments, encouraging a sense of responsibility and ownership. Mentors gently challenge students to exceed their expectations of themselves.