Mentors

For Students

What is a STEMentor?

 

  • A STEMentor is an in-class support resource who both tutors and acts as a helping guide for navigating college life. The aim of this program is to provide a more holistic approach to student support. Through resources knowledge and their own experiences as students, STEMentors become a reliable and friendly resource that students can approach without the pressures they may feel with other professionals they interact with.
  • A STEMentor is present within classes, attending the same instruction time as students and announcing their roles and responsibilities. They also present information about resources and guides for academic success. Such as guides to studying and time management.
  • When students face the troubles that come with college, they may not always be something that they feel can be discussed with instructors. STEMentors help bridge that gap between a student’s academic life and personal lives.
  • With monthly trainings, STEMentors are up to date with all the latest changes to DACC.

 

STEMentor Requirements/basic job details

  • STEMentors MUST be a presence within classrooms. This means being attentive and communicative with students. A mentor will attend class, make short presentations for students, and hold office hours for students to see them outside of classroom times. A mentor may also participate in activities and projects that Project Exito has underway.
  • The program is funded by the Department of Education and run by the SEM Division at DACC. STEMentors are paid $15/hr and can work up to 20 hours a week.
  • STEMentors attend monthly mandatory trainings and keep a log of their activities.
  • STEMentors must follow institutional and federal guidelines/policy
  • STEMentors are also required to frequently communicate with their instructor about activities and class progress.

 

STEMentor Application 

To apply, simply send an email to Ivan Cadena at icadena@dacc.nmsu.edu expressing interest in applying.

  • The STEMentor program requires that you must maintain a GPA of 2.75. We will need the following documents:
  • Resume
  • Student Information Sheet filled and signed. You will receive this
  • Unofficial Transcripts (this can be found in your NMSU banner under the ‘Student’ tab)
  • School Schedule for the Following Semester.

 

For Faculty

Having a STEMentor in Your Class.

  • STEMentors provide extra support to classrooms and another professional resource for students to rely on.
  • STEMentors are trained to follow institutional and legal guidelines (such as FERPA)
  • Instructors meet with mentors once a week to review class progress, areas for improvement, and presentation details.
  • Instructors also review and sign a contract with mentors outlining the roles and responsibilities of each person in this professional partnership

 

Faculty Incentives

  • Faculty get a stipend for taking a mentor into their class.
  • Faculty receive training on program procedures and expectations.
  • Our team is ready to respond to any inquiries and questions.

 

To request a mentor, please reach out to Ivan Cadena at icadena@dacc.nmsu.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“My in-class peer mentors assisted with tutoring and laboratory experiments. They also provided resources to assist students with transfer to NMSU. What I appreciated most was that my mentors served as visible examples of successful STEM students. They created a supportive learning environment that encouraged student motivation and a sense of belonging in STEM.”