california state university, fresno veronica elias john lor dennis padilla eop 40 th anniversary...
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The Power of Peer Mentoring:The Power of Peer Mentoring:
Integral to the success & retention of Integral to the success & retention of first generation college studentsfirst generation college students
California State University, Fresno Veronica Elias
John LorDennis Padilla
EOP 40th ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE MARCH 8-10, 2009
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EOP Fresno TriviaEOP Fresno TriviaHow many Peer Mentors do we employ?
What year did EOP Peer Mentoring start on the Fresno State Campus?
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Student PopulationStudent PopulationApproximately 1700 students
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Program ObjectivesProgram ObjectivesGoal 1: Assist students in understanding program
requirementsGoal 2: Assess and monitor students’ academic
progressGoal 3: Assist students with major and career
explorationGoal 4: Inform students of opportunities designed
to develop and enhance leadership skillsGoal 5: Inform students of opportunities available
to enhance personal and social development
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Primary FunctionsPrimary FunctionsMoving in: Facilitating student transition to
the university
Moving through: Fostering student persistence towards graduation
Moving on: Preparing students for graduation and beyond
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Program StructureProgram Structure
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Entering UnitEntering UnitApproximately 650 students (40%)4 Fulltime EOP CounselorsPeer Mentors
5 undergraduate students, various departments
1 Child Family Studies intern3 Counseling and Student Services graduate
interns 1 National University graduate intern
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Continuing UnitContinuing UnitApproximately 1100 students (60%) 4 Fulltime EOP CounselorsPeer Mentors
4 Social Work undergraduate interns1 Social Work graduate intern1 Child Family Studies Intern1 Scholars Service Grant student assistant1 McNair Scholars Program research assistant
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Peer Mentor ProgramPeer Mentor ProgramSupervision
Monthly Meeting
Weekly TrainingPeer Training Manual Topics
Caseload managementDuties & Responsibilities
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Economic Impact Economic Impact Hiring FreezeReduction in the program budget
Operating costs Student activities Paid peer mentorsPeer Mentors’ work hours
Increased student caseloads for peer mentors
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Peer StaffPeer Staff2006-2007 Paid Non Paid
22 Peer Mentors 11 11
2007-2008 Paid Non Paid
23 Peer Mentors 5 18
2008-2009 Paid Non Paid
18 Peer Mentors 5 13
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PartnershipsPartnershipsVolunteers In-house recruitment- EOP studentsWork-study Social Work Department
Undergraduate Graduate
Child Family Studies Department Undergraduate
Department of Education- Counseling Student Services Graduate
National University (outside universities) Career Services
Scholars Service GrantMcNair Scholars Program
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Future PartnershipsFuture PartnershipsDevelop collaboration with Community
Service and Civic Engagement OfficeUnits/Credits
Community CollegesOther campus departments
Psychology DepartmentCommunication Department
Strengthen relationship with McNair ProgramResearch development and Data collection
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Suggestions/Questions?Suggestions/Questions?
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Contact Info.Contact Info.Veronica [email protected]
John [email protected]
Dennis [email protected]