Returning Women's Mentoring Program
A growing number of women at Boise State University are coming back to school after a formal break in their education. Sometimes these women are referred to as "nontraditional students," but there is nothing nontraditional about their growing numbers and abilities to succeed. Recognizing that this is a vital time of transition, the Women's Center created the Returning Women's Mentoring Program to provide these students with additional resources and support services.
The primary purpose of the Mentor Program is to provide support and information to new women students returning to college after an interruption in their formal education. Mentors are valuable campus leaders who can help create a welcoming environment for new students in efforts to ease their transition and increase the likelihood of retaining them.
NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS - GET CONNECTED!
Click here to apply online, or pick one up at the Women's Center. Once your application is received, the graduate assistant will contact you to schedule an initial meeting to discuss your individual needs. This meeting helps us to determine the best mentor match for you.Mentors will be assigned prior to the first day of classes and your attendance at a Returning Women's Mentoring Program Orientation is required in order to participate in the program. You will be introduced to your mentor at this time, also. Orientation dates vary between semesters; you will receive a letter prior to the new semester to confirm this date.
Space is limited, so get connected now!
Click here to apply online.
EXPERIENCED STUDENTS - GET EXPERIENCE!
Re-entry women with at least 2 semesters at Boise State and a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA can receive internship credit for serving as a returning women's mentor. Students, faculty or staff may also serve as a volunteer as an alternative to receiving academic credit.
Click here for complete description and requirements. Call the graduate assistant at the Women's Center for more information or if you are interested in applying for this position. Interview and references required for interns and volunteers.
Interviews for fall semester intern selection are conducted in April for assignments to be made for the following fall semester. Interviews for spring semester intern selection are conducted in November for assignments to be made for the following spring semester. A 10-hour training for interns is scheduled prior to the semester beginning.
If you are interested in interviewing for this position, please contact the graduate assistant at 426-4259.
Click here to apply online.
For more information and general guidelines about internships at Boise State University, contact the Career Center http://career.boisestate.edu/Internships/Student.htm.
