University College

URI 101 Mentors

THE ROLE OF A MENTOR

URI 101 Fall 2013 Schedule

You will hold an influential role in helping your class of 20 to 30 first year students in their transition to college. You will create an effective and comfortable partnership with your instructor and become a resourceful team for your students and each other. Working with your instructor, you will create lessons with the following objectives in mind:

• Developing essential academic skills
• Improving personal responsibility
• Encouraging involvement
• Utilizing campus resources
• Academic and career planning
  
• Importance of civic engagement
• Diversity awareness and acceptance

CLASS TOPICS

• All About URI
• Diversity
• Involvement
• Learning Communities
• Learning Styles and Study Skills
• Team Building
• Time Management
• Typefocus

ICEBREAKERS

• Low Risk
• Medium Risk
• High Risk

MENTOR RESOURCES

• Handouts
• Presentation Videos
• Sample Portfolios
• Training Materials
• Mentor Closet: Roosevelt 131

CONTACTS