[bfsa] Be a Leader... Become a Peer Mentor.

[Hasheen Wilson]

All,

This would be a wonderful opportunity for BFSA to identify and encourage
students of color to apply.


Sincerely,

Hasheen A. Wilson

"Exercising Our Voice, Influencing Change"


-----Original Message-----
From: MyYSU Personal Announcement [mailto:announcements at ysu.edu] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 3:25 PM
Subject: Be a Leader... Become a Peer Mentor.

[Please do not click "Reply" or "Reply All" to respond to this e-mail. If
you have questions, please contact Kelly Price at klprice at ysu.edu ].

The Marion G. Resch Center for Student Progress Orientation and First-Year
Student Services is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Peer
Mentor for the 2009-2010 academic year. The Peer Mentor (PM) serves a
critical role in providing first-year students with quality, personalized
service. PMs work with all aspects of First-Year and Transfer Student
Orientation Programming and First-Year Student Services assisting in
creating a positive educational experience for new students and helping
students with their transition to college. A PM serves as a role model, a
resource, and a crucial link between students and the University. 

Applicant Requirements: 
2.5 cumulative GPA
12 semester hours completed
Full-time student during regular academic year 
Availability to participate in all orientation and training activities as
well as weekly staff meetings

To Apply: 
Peer Mentor applications are available at the Center for Student Progress or
online at

http://www.ysu.edu/fyss/applypm.htm

Additional information, including position descriptions and important dates
are also available online at the previously mentioned site.  

Questions or concerns regarding the PM application and selection process may
be addressed to Kelly Price, Assistant Director, CSP First-Year Student
Services via email at klprice at ysu.edu or via phone at (330) 941-3538.