Peer Mentor Program
Welcome to the Engineering Peer Mentor Program!
The Engineering Peer Mentor Program offers the opportunity for incoming undergraduate engineering students (0-30credit hours) to be paired with a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student (minimum 60 credit hours). Peer Mentors volunteer to support Mentees in making a successful transition into university life by connecting them with on-campus events, services and resources that are available. Providing social support and practical advice as new students pursue their academic life on campus is the goal of all Mentors. Both Mentors and Mentees benefit from leadership and social support as they fully engage in university life and all that it has to offer.
The Mentor
Benefits of being a Mentor
- Connect with and welcome new students
- Develop communication and leadership skills which are valuable assets for your future career
- Engage in university and engineering related events
- Build sense of campus community
- Share experiences with new students seeking help
- Give back to the university community
- Empower the next generation of students to excel academically, personally, and professionally.
Responsibilities of a Mentor
- 12-15 hours/semester or 8-10 meetings/semester
- Attend 1 ENGG-specific event together with Mentee
- Attend 1 UR event together with Mentee
- Complete Tracking Sheet. Submit Tracking Sheet to Academic Advisor at end of semester.
- Sign Confidentiality Agreement
- Understand and sign Engineering Peer Mentor Program Policy Acknowledgement
The Mentee
Benefits of being a Mentee
- Networking and meeting new people; increase your social network
- Learning about university life; accessing resources, supports and services
- Connect with the University of Regina and RESS community
- Understanding what to expect in your program and as a university student
- Exposure to new and different perspectives from senior level students
- Learning from senior students’ experiences
- Improved leadership and communication skills
- Increased self-confidence and self-awareness
- Being supported by someone and advocated for
- Being encouraged and empowered in personal development
Requirements of Mentee
- 0-30 credit hours
- Registered in at least 3 classes (not RTD, MW, ARP, ATP)
- Engineering student
- Willingness to learn; open-minded
- Commit to meet with Mentor on a weekly basis
- Complete Peer Mentor Program requirements within the semester
Responsibilities of Mentee
- 12-15 hours/semester or 8-10 meetings/semester
- Attend 1 ENGG-specific event together with Mentee
- Attend 1 UR event together with Mentee
- Complete Tracking Sheet. Submit Tracking Sheet to Academic Advisor at end of semester.
- One Academic Advising session check in during the semester
- Participate in Peer Mentor Program Orientation