Peer Mentoring

What is Peer Mentoring?

Peer Mentoring is a form of mentorship that usually takes place between a person who has lived through a specific experience and a person who is new to that experience. In the case of peer mentoring in Engineering One-Stop (EOS), your peer mentor will be an upperclassmen engineering student who will have experienced many of the challenges, obstacles, and experiences that await you. Your peer mentor will be a resource for you in the realms of First-Year Engineering, College of Engineering, the University of Arkansas, college level academics, and the overall transition to college life.

What will we talk about?

Peer mentor meetings will consist of some specific topics, typically ones that prove useful for most first-year students. These topics are geared towards helping you better transition not only academically to a university setting, but also professionally and socially.

But what if these topics aren't useful for you specifically? Then we encourage you to take charge of the conversation with your mentor. What do you want to know about EOS, the University of Arkansas, College of Engineering, or the college life in general? Do you know all the ways of bolstering your resume? Do you know when you should start including things such as internships, study abroad, or campus organization involvement? There are so many things you and your mentor can discuss, but it is up to you to make the most of this time together.

Connecting with a Peer Mentor

 

Students in GNEG 1201/1111/1121
  • Assigned mentor as part of GNEG 1201/1111/1121 course
  • 30 minute weekly meeting with mentor (required graded component for course)
  • Meetings will be almost every week of the Fall Semester and half of the Spring Semester
  • Discuss topics centered around helping transitioning to being a successful college student, career preparation, campus resources, and personal wellness
Students in GNEG 1103 during Fall or Spring Semester
  • Assigned mentor as part of GNEG 1103 course
  • 30 minute weekly meeting with mentor (required graded component for course)
  • Mentor meetings will start the 2nd week and conclude on the 7th week of the Fall or Spring Semester
  • Discuss topics centered around better understanding UofA campus life, College of Engineering, and campus resources
Students not currently in a GNEG course
  • Ability to opt-in to peer mentor program
  • 30 minute weekly meeting with mentor
  • Mentor meetings will start the 2nd week and conclude on the 7th week of the Fall or Spring Semester
  • Discuss topics centered around better understanding UofA campus life, College of Engineering, and campus resources
  • Opt-in for Peer Mentoring

Meet the Coordinator

 Chris Cagle

Coordinator

Chris Cagle
Peer Mentor Coordinator
Phone:(479)575-3631
Email: cagle@uark.edu

What if I have issues or concerns about my Peer Mentor?

If you are experiencing issues with your peer mentor or your meetings, please do not hesitate to contact the coordinator for the program, Chris Cagle. He oversees not only the Peer Mentors but also the placement and specifics of the process. He would be more than happy to discuss with you any concerns you have and help you reach a resolution.

If you have not heard from your Peer Mentor by the first week of classes in either the Fall or Spring semester, please first check your Spam Folder and then contact Chris Cagle immediately.