[Faculty] Email Request: Seeking Mentors: First-Generation Mentorship Program!

[Kelsey R Shook]

Hello, I'm reaching out in hopes a message can be sent to all UCR Faculty to share this opportunity for them to mentor first year students. See below.
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Hello Highlander Faculty!



Residential Education has launched 2024-2025 applications for First Generation Mentorship Program (FGMP), and we are looking for mentors for FGMP's fourth year! We've had incredible growth in FGMP over the past three years and have already had 100 mentee applications submitted. How many students we are able to accept is dependent on how many mentors we have. We could really use the involvement of our amazing faculty, staff, and alumni to support our first-generation college students next year!



Our mission for FGMP is to help First-Generation students build relationships amongst themselves, faculty, and staff through mentorship while providing opportunities for personal, professional, and academic advancement. 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.



If you are interested in or thinking about becoming a mentor, please click the link for more information and to apply below.

FGMP Mentor Application Link Here<https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_03AUaUgGvQE7smq>

All expectations and requirements to be a Mentor are included in the introduction of the application.

We encourage you to sign up sooner rather than later to attend one of our four upcoming Mentor Trainings: July 29, August 20, and August 28, and September 5.



Mentor Application Deadline: August 31



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

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kelsey Shook kshook at ucr.edu<mailto:kshook at ucr.edu>.
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Warmly,
Kelsey
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Kelsey Sabbag Shook, M.Ed.
Gender Pronouns<https://www.mypronouns.org/>: she, her, hers
Assistant Director for Transitional Initiatives and Retention
Residential Education | 951.827.5895
University of California, Riverside
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To schedule a meeting with me: kelshook.youcanbook.me<https://kelshook.youcanbook.me/>
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