How do you become a peer mentor at UTSA?

To apply for a peer mentor position, students must meet the following criteria:

Be a sophomore or higher status.
Be a full-time UTSA student.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Have the ability to commit adequate time and effort to the position.
Be knowledgeable about campus resources.

What is UTSA peer mentorship?

University Peer Mentorship (UPM) is a 0-credit hour course designed to support new Roadrunners during their first year at UTSA. Peer Mentors are dedicated and experienced UTSA students who have been trained to assist first-year students in adjusting to the rigors of university.

Are peer mentors paid?

How much does a Peer Mentor make? The average peer mentor salary is $23,676 per year, or $11.38 per hour, in the United States. People on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $17,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $32,000. As most things go, location can be critical.

What do peer mentors do in college?

Peer mentors support College Steps’ students with organization, accessing college/university resources, and academic guidance, as needed. In addition, peer mentors support College Steps’ students as they navigate the college’s social network and skills necessary to live independently.

What is AIS UTSA?

Academic Inquiry and Scholarship (AIS) Courses. AIS 1203. Academic Inquiry and Scholarship is designed to orient first-year college students to the fields of study within an academic pathway. This course develops critical thinking, communication, social responsibility, and leadership skills.

How do I become a good college peer mentor?

As a peer mentor, take the lead by doing the following:

Don’t wait for your mentee to reach out to you.
Express genuine interest in getting to know your mentee.
Convey energy and excitement.
Be responsive and available.
Be creative and flexible with how you communicate with your mentee.

What skills do you need to be a peer mentor?

Both mentors and mentees should utilize the following core skills in their mentoring part- nerships.

Listening Actively. Active listening is the most basic mentoring.
Building Trust.
Encouraging.
Identifying Goals and Current.
Instructing/Developing Capabilities.
Providing Corrective Feedback.
Inspiring.
Opening Doors.

What is AIS college?

The Associate of Individualized Study (AIS) is a degree for students wishing to choose an area of concentration that is not offered by another degree awarded by the college.

What is academic inquiry?

An academic inquiry is a formal paper that asks questions, but does not provide clear answers. An example of an inquiry paper might be a research proposal: questions are asked and background provided to explain why further study is necessary.