Student Opportunities for Academic Results

Mentoring

 "Lifting as we climb."

The SOAR Mentoring Program is designed to give entering college freshmen support in their adjustment to personal, academic, financial, and social pressures that affect them at SIUE. The mentors volunteer their time and are generally upperclassmen with at least a 2.5 G.P.A. The mentoring coordinator links the mentors with one or more students. Students are encouraged to ask questions and address problems with their mentor and/or advisor at any time.

Mission Statement:

Our mentoring mission is to provide peer support for participants of the SOAR program starting freshman year, which established a positive and meaningful relationship with a more experienced student.

As a result of the bond, protégés will:

1. Connect with experienced students that can share and encourage them to be a college graduate.
2. Promote responsibility in his/her academic and personal success.
3. Increase the overall graduation of first-generation college students in the SOAR Program.

Mentor-Protégé Interactions:

Examples of the kinds of activities mentors and protégés engage most frequently:

• Studying
• Discussing class work
• Sharing lunch or dinner
• Doing community Service
• Outdoor recreation
• Exploring careers

To assure peer-mentoring success, mentor participants are required to have accomplished academic excellence (at least a 2.5 G.P.A.), notable leadership skills, and admirable social skills.

To involve yourself as a role model:

1. Contact the SOAR office by phone (618)650-3790 or stop by our office in Peck Hall, Room #1313.
2. Fill out an application
3. Schedule an interview with Mentoring Staff.

If you have any questions about our mentoring program, please contact Dr. Earleen Patterson at (618)-650-3790. You can also drop by our office in person. We are located in Peck Hall, Room #1313. We look forward to hearing from you.