Peer-Mentorship Orientation Introduction to peer-mentorship in the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
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
k
KPE Peer-Mentorship Community
Newsletters
Weekly Topics
All communication is funneled through [email protected]
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?