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What is a Peer Mentor?

Peer Mentors serve as a positive role model and a resource for students in their community. During fall quarter, Peer Mentors assist their learning community instructor with the planning and preparation for a one/two-credit LC Seminar Course. It is expected that the Peer Mentor attend each class, teach one lesson during the quarter, and help to facilitate class discussion. Peer Mentors also plan and organize cultural, intellectual, thematic outings and an informal faculty chat that acquaints the students in their community with the resources of Ohio University and Athens.

Qualifications:

1) Full-time Ohio University
    student, with preference
    given to undergraduates;
2) have a 2.5 gpa or higher;
2) be in good academic
    standing;
3) have a genuine desire to
    work with students;
4) have the ability to relate
    to students from a variety
    of backgrounds and
    abilities;
5) have an understanding of
    and sensitivity to transition
    concerns and problems faced
    by new students;
6) possess strong verbal and
    written communication skills;

7) be knowledgeable about residence life, student services, campus resources, and student
     activities;
8) have experience working with or an understanding of the process of facilitating small groups
     as an educator;
9) have a good knowledge of university policies and procedures;
10) be comfortable initiating contact with faculty members and planning activities to involve
      them; and
11) have the ability and desire to work as a team member.

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Athens, OH 45701
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F: 740.593.0206
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