KPE Peer-Mentor Orientation

Peer-Mentorship Orientation

Introduction to peer-mentorship in the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Vision

This peer-mentorship program was created to

assist in the transition from high school to university

life. Through personal stories and navigation of

online websites or physical spaces, you play an important role to the student adjusting to a university campus.

Top 3 Goals for Peer-

MentorshipCreate a comfortable environment.

Inform students about Resources.

Empower students through personal past experiences.

Overview of Program• Currently there is one E-Mentor to handle the

entire incoming first year students (~270 students). • The E-mentorship program is based off interest.

Student are able to opt-in and opt-out of the program at any time if they like.• Note: There is no formal method of opting in or opting out.

• With multiple mentors there are several ways that we can run the mentorship program. Option 1Each mentor is assigned

to a group of students.

Option 2Each peer-

mentor takes on a different responsibility.

Option 3A mixture of Option 1 and

Option 2.

Methods of CommunicationFaceboo

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KPE Peer-Mentorship Community

Newsletters

Weekly Topics

All communication is funneled through [email protected]

Email

Personal Questions

One-on-One

In Person

Boundaries• It is important to set a boundaries when

communicating to students, especially through social media.• Consider your identity and how you display

yourself online.• The relationship between Mentor and

Mentee may naturally evolve into a personal one.• The success of this program is predicated on

the trust established between mentors and mentees.

Student Needs

Orientation Week Textbooks

Course Enrolment

T-cardsOutdoor Project

Social Events

The list goes on…

Program DifficultyCourse Load

Getting InvolvedCareer OptionsMidterm/Exams

Note TakingHomeworkPlacement

FriendsCompetitionProfessorsAthletics

and so much more…

Additional Resources

A lot of the information you will need can be found in the Peer-Mentorship Program Guide.

It will help you walk through several topics we discussed

today and provides templates for newsletters, emails, and

many other items created for this program.

KINESIOLOGY & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PEER-MENTORSHIP

PROGRAM GUIDEUniversity of Toronto

SUMMER 2016

Peer Network

Asim AshrafInternational Transition Advisor

(Centre of International Experience)[email protected]

Alyssa GrahamCoordinator, First Year Programs

(University of Toronto Scarborough Campus)[email protected]

Adonica HugginsAcademics and Peer Programs

(Student Life)[email protected]

Jerusha RetnakanthanE-Mentorship Coordinator

(Woodsworth College)[email protected]

Gloria IlungaOrientation and Mentorship Intern

(University College)[email protected]

Vassilia Julia Al AkailaE-Mentorship & Communications Intern

(New College)[email protected]

Erin CliffordMentorship

(Student Life)[email protected]

Student Coordinators

Staff Coordinators

Your First Steps• Think about how you would like to

introduce yourself to all the First Years:• Facebook Introduction• Newsletter Introduction

• Consider the boundaries you would like to establish.• What are you comfortable with?

• i.e., direct messaging, access to social media, etc.• What do you think you need training on?

KPE Peer-Mentor Orientation

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