MCC Daily Tribune

COS 181 Mentors Needed

We are continuing to look for mentors for students enrolled in COS 181, Strategies for Academic Progress, during the fall 2023 semester!

Anyone who works at Monroe Community College can be a mentor. In our mentoring program, we strive to:

• encourage students to create conditions that will help them thrive
• cultivate curiosity and engage with a spirit of genuine care
• practice being deep listeners and reflective questioners
• support students on their journey at MCC (and beyond!)
• create a transformational experience for both mentees and mentors

We see this role as a mentor and success coach. For tips and ideas about coaching and mentoring, check out Coaching and Mentoring: Methods leaders can use to develop talent.

Being a mentor involves scheduling an initial meeting with your student either in person, by phone, through email, or on Zoom, and reaching out to your student on a regular basis (suggested 1x per week) to discuss their well-being and progress. ​As a mentor, you’ll assist your mentee in finding campus resources or staff assistance when needed, talk with your student about their current academic situation, co-create goals for their next steps, and - most importantly - provide encouragement to support your student.

To learn more about the COS 181 mentor program, check out the COS 181: Strategies for Academic Success Mentor Interest meeting recording.

If you are interested in being a mentor and have not previously completed the interest survey, please complete the COS 181 Mentor Interest Survey for Fall 2023. You can also email Renee Dimino (rdmino@monroecc.edu) with your interest or with any questions.

Thank you to those of you who have signed up and to those considering taking on this important role for student success.

Renee Dimino
ESOL/TRS
08/16/2023