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Transfer Student Seminar (TRS) Peer Mentor

General Job Responsibilities:

• Support the goals, expectations, and mission statement of the Office of Undergraduate Education
• Help students become familiar with university resources; advise and refer residents to appropriate university resources, as the need arises
• Work with UMBC staff and faculty to create a supportive, inclusive environment for new transfer students
• Maintain 2 consistent hours of time per week when available to students in the Transfer Seminar course
• Inform and update the course instructor of any important occurrences and of students with possible concerns
• Function as a positive role model at all times, including activities that occur on University property and in the local community
• Prepare and deliver course content in an effective manner as asked by the instructor
• Identify, support and attend 1-2 extra-curricular opportunities for your TRS class (may include academic, athletic, cultural, SEB, or other campus events)
• Other responsibilities as discussed with TRS Peer Supervisor or Class Instructor
  

Expectations:

• Attend class once per week for 75 minutes for the full 16 weeks of the semester
• Keep 1-2 hours weekly for meeting with TRS students
• Meet with the TRS Peer supervisor once every 3 weeks
• Complete 4 (1 per month) journals chronicling your peer experience

Compensation:

• $250 book stipend
• Service Learning transcript notation for completion of PRAC096 (zero credit, pass/fail course)

 

For more information contact Jarrett Kealey
Program Coordinator
Office of Undergraduate Education
jkealey@umbc.edu
410-455-1185