[BFASA] Seeking Mentors: First-Generation Mentorship Program!

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Hello Everyone,

Please see the message below regarding a mentorship program ResLife will facilitating next year.

Please note that ASP will also be having our own mentorship program for the incoming freshmen and transfer students – The Sankofa Blue, Gold, and Black Mentorship Program.  Stay tuned for more information on this mentorship program as we finalize the details.  We are definitely looking for BFASA members to participate!

Best,


From: Kelsey R Shook <kelsey.shook at ucr.edu>
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2023 4:31 PM
Subject: Seeking Mentors: First-Generation Mentorship Program!

Hello Residential Life Campus Partners!


Residential Life is launching 2023-2024 applications for First Generation Mentorship Program (FGMP), and we are looking for new mentors for FGMP’s third year! We’ve had incredible growth in FGMP over its first two years, and we’re hoping for more involvement and additions to our Mentor Group.



Through our First Gen Mentorship Program (FGMP) we pair First-Generation in College students with First-Generation in College Faculty and Staff to give students an opportunity to:

  1.  Connect with at least 3 campus offices/resources, faculty, students, or staff that also identify as first-generation.
  2.  Identify successful strategies that contribute to their academic and personal success during their time at UC Riverside.
  3.  Express their personal identity, perspective, and develop critical thinking skills to challenge societal norms within and outside the University setting.

Ultimately, we want to help first-generation college students navigate their college experience while creating a safe space for students to express themselves, receive assistance to overcome their unique challenges, and prepare them for a brighter future. With this program, we provide a great opportunity for First-Generation Students to connect with First-Generation faculty and staff.

Please share this with any colleagues you think would be interested or a great fit as well!




If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please click the link to sign up below.

FGMP Mentor Application Link Here<https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6zjYashPeQmSzmS>

We encourage you to sign up sooner rather than later to attend one of our three Mentor Orientations: August 16, August 31, and September 19.



If you have any questions, please let us know.



Warmly,

Residential Life First-Generation Initiatives Committee

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Kelsey Sabbag Shook, M.Ed.

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