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Northwest Missouri State University


Faculty/Staff Mentor Invitation

INVITATION

Meeting with my MORE student became one of the highlights of the week- one that gave back to me just as much as I tried to give to him. As a staff member, it gave me real insight into what students go through- academically and socially- and all the challenges they're facing. I took away several strategies on how to prepare my own students for success, knowing some of the issues they tackle every day and seeing life through their eyes. As our mentoring relationship progressed, I think we both became more comfortable with the process and discovered a lot of communalities as well! An eye opener for both us.~ Kirk Wayman, 2009/10 Mentor, KXCV News and Public Affairs Director

This is an invitation to serve as a Faculty (For this purpose, faculty includes administrators and staff) Mentor to one or more students in the MORE program.

The Office of Intercultural Affairs coordinates a Mentoring, Retention and Leadership Development program (Mentors Over Retention and Education-MORE) for incoming students of color and Cultural Diversity Scholarship recipients. Freshmen are paired with upper class mentors who assist them in their college transition and connect them to relevant campus resources. In addition, all MORE participants meet the first two to three Mondays of every month to discuss relevant current issues, learn about themselves and develop their leadership skills.

Each interested Faculty Member will be paired with a Mentor/Mentee pair or 1 one or more Mentors or Mentees. We are requesting that Faculty meet with the students at least once a Month. We will be pleased if relationships develop and meetings are more frequent

There are several Benefits to Faculty Mentoring

  1. Faculty are able to build relationships and assist in the retention of students of color
  2. Faculty are able to provide supplementary academic advice to students
  3. Students become better connected to the University and the more connected they are, the more likely they are to stay
  4. Students are exposed to careers they might not have previously considered
  5. Opportunities for the intercultural development of both students and faculty
  6. Faculty have a direct connection to students and, as such, are in a unique position to learn about their needs

We hope you will join us. Mentor/Mentee Match Day is September 27th at 4pm, 3rd floor of the Student Union.

If you are interested, please fill out the attached form and return it by email to lambert@nwmissouri.edu or in campus mail (union 2060). Alternatively, you can fill out the online form at MORE FORMS. Forms need to be turned in/submitted by Thursday, September 23rd.

We hope you will partner with us to retain and equip Northwest's Students of Color.

Thank You,

Ame Lambert Max Fridell
Director of Intercultural Affairs Faculty Mentor Coordinator