What is required of an FYE Peer Mentor?
• All FYE peer mentors participate in FYE 301: Mentor to the First Year Experience, a three-credit graded course that meets over three semesters (spring, summer and fall). This practicum course introduces student development theory and practice to support first-year and students in transition. • Additionally, all FYE mentors co-teach a FYE 101 course with a faculty partner. Mentors assist their faculty partner by planning and leading academic discussions and explorations. How are the FYE Peer Mentors chosen? • Prospective mentors are invited to attend information sessions each fall semester and apply between November and December for the next academic year. Interested candidates apply online, provide professional references and agree to a review of their judicial and academic standing. FYE reviews all applications, conducts a review of references and each candidate’s background prior to scheduling interviews. If selected, candidates complete a group process and/or interview and must de
