STUDENTS

Peer Mentors provide yearlong mentoring to facilitate connections for incoming Lamar University students through regular communication including weekly meet ups in the first 8 weeks of the Fall semester. Peer Mentors help provide a collaborative and welcoming environment for students that aid in their transition to Lamar University. Learn more about the position at jobs.lamar.edu. If you need help applying, please email us at cardinalcommunities@lamar.edu.

• Gain leadership experience by guiding students in their transition to college
• Share your knowledge about opportunities and connect new students with campus resources
• Form professional relationships with advisors, faculty, and staff
• Spread your LU spirit and enthusiasm with fellow Cardinals

FACULTY & STAFF

Professional Mentors, together with Peer Mentors, provide a collaborative and welcoming environment to facilitate connections for incoming students that aid in their transition to Lamar University. To apply to be a professional mentor please fill out this application form. To learn more about information regarding duties and compensation, please review the position details or email us at cardinalcommunities@lamar.edu.

• Meet weekly with C.C. student group, delivering prescribed content.
• Include assigned peer mentor in group activities, sharing plans in advance.
• Provide individual and group mentoring as needed.
• Attend training and program meetings, record attendance, complete paperwork, and share relevant information about Lamar University.

Nirmal Gope
Coordinator for Peer Mentoring
Contact: ngope@lamar.edu