<div dir="ltr"><p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Hello,</p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I'm reaching out to extend an invitation to serve as a
mentor through <b><i>UCR Campus Collective</i></b>. This program connects incoming freshman
and transfer students with mentors who can provide valuable support based on
their experiences. I'm Larry Rodriguez, the Community Engaged Learning and
Leadership Coordinator at UCR Center for Undergraduate Research & Engaged
Learning, and I'm the primary contact for UCR Campus Collective. This year we
have partnered with the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS)
to include all CHASS F1RST Frosh and CHASS Transfers F1RST students in the
program, as alums of the program we want to invite you to serve as a
mentor. Your experiences will be
invaluable to the new CHASS F1RST Frosh and CHASS Transfers F1RST students. </p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A representative from Mentor Collective will be in touch
with more details soon.</p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Overview of the program:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u>Matching Process</u>:</p>
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</span></span>Both Mentors and Mentees complete a survey
detailing their backgrounds, experiences, and hopes for a counterpart.</p>
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</span></span>Mentor Collective creates matches based on what
your mentees say is most important to them</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u>Time Commitment:</u></p>
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</span></span>Once matched, you will both decide how you want
to connect: text, email, video call, or in-person</p>
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</span></span>We recommend you connect with your mentee at
least once per month</p>
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</span></span>We will provide reminders about topics to
discuss, upcoming deadlines, campus events, etc.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u>Program Timeline:</u></p>
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</span></span>This mentorship will end at the end of the
2024-2025 academic year, but you’re welcome to stay connected with your mentees
after the program's official end.</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As we mentioned, you’ll receive another email soon from
Mentor Collective. We hope you’ll <span style="font-size:11pt">consider it. Do not hesitate to contact me with any
questions you may have(<a href="mailto:larry.rodriguez@ucr.edu">larry.rodriguez@ucr.edu</a>). Learn more about UCR Campus
Collective at this link: </span><a href="https://ue.ucr.edu/mentoring" style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://ue.ucr.edu/mentoring</a></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><br></span></p><p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Best,</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Larry Rodriguez</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.6667px">Community Engaged Learning and Leadership Coordinator</span><span style="font-size:11pt"><br></span></p><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font size="2"><b>Center for Undergraduate Research & Engaged Learning (CUREL)</b></font></div><div><a href="http://engage.ucr.edu" target="_blank">engage.ucr.edu</a> | <a href="http://ask.ucr.edu" target="_blank">ask.ucr.edu</a><br></div><div><img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4w4GCqvlADLVl8GBY-neZFT0Cj_uvPlEwF4PBFY0BRkSDpdz36Gpd31teAi8fUwMq4_LPec9_EZ9cha"><br></div></div></div></div>