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Peer Mentoring: Strengthening Retention, Relationships and Civic Responsibility

Peer Mentoring: Strengthening Retention, Relationships and Civic Responsibility. Presenters: Eddie Paje, UCSD TRiO SSS Sara Boquin, USD TRiO SSS Rachel Acosta, USD TRiO SSS Freddy Delgado-Wong, USD TRiO SSS (& UCSD TRiO SSS Alumni ). Background of UC San Diego.

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Peer Mentoring: Strengthening Retention, Relationships and Civic Responsibility

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  1. Peer Mentoring: Strengthening Retention, Relationships and Civic Responsibility Presenters: Eddie Paje, UCSD TRiO SSS Sara Boquin, USD TRiO SSS Rachel Acosta, USD TRiO SSS Freddy Delgado-Wong, USD TRiO SSS (& UCSD TRiO SSS Alumni)

  2. Background of UC San Diego • Tier 1 Institution renowned for science/technology research • Established in high income community of La Jolla (Average household income = $80,000) • Total Number of students = 28,800 (Fall 2009) • Average annual costs for students ($25,515) • Average GPA (F = 3.95; T = 3.30) • Underrepresented Populations of Students • African-American = 2%; Mexican-American = 10%; Latino/Other Spanish = 3%; Filipino = 4%; Native American = <1%; Pacific Islander = <1%; Southeast Asian = about 9%

  3. Background of The University of San Diego • Chartered 1949, community of Linda Vista • Roman Catholic. Private. Coeducational. Residential. • 5111 undergraduate, 184 paralegal, 1461 graduate, 1112 law – 7868 total  • The average GPA for Fall 2009 entering freshman was 3.9, SAT was 1240 (critical reading and math) • Cost of Attendance (on campus housing) $53,574 • Undergraduate population: Asian 10% Black 3% Hispanic 15% American Indian 1% White 60% International 4% Unknown/Prefer not to respond 7%

  4. Challenges for UCSD/USDTRiO SSS Students • Culture Shock • Financial Aid • Validation • Identity Development • Home Sickness • Relationships (Friends & Family) • Academics

  5. Goals of Mentoring Programs UCSD USD Academic Success Student Validation Instill Sense of Civic Responsibility Holistic development of Student Advocate & support with transition Introduce & encourage student involvement in SSS community Retention Self Empowerment Leadership Development

  6. USD SSS Mentoring Program • Began Spring 2009 • Based on concepts taught in USD’s School of Leadership and Educational Sciences • Learning objectives: • Critical and Independent Learning and Thinking • Community Responsibility • Cultural Competency • Personal Impact

  7. USD Mentor Requirements • TRiO SSS participant • At least Sophomore Standing • Be in good academic standing as per USD requirements

  8. USD Mentor Requirements • All potential applicants apply and are interviewed • All enroll in one-unit course through the School of Leadership • Taught by TRiO SSS Staff • 20 hours of class time and 20 hours of mentoring service • Post Class Interview • Mentors selected by staff

  9. USD Mentor Responsibilities • Summer Bridge Program Mentors • Mentor Caseload • Mentor One-on-one Meetings • Mentor Reflections/Meetings • Documentation/Written reports on Student Contact

  10. USD 2009 - 2010 Cohort (after 1 semester) • 42 Students = 35 Freshmen; 7 Transfers • Academics (GPA) • > 3.5 = 9 students (1 student had a 4.0 GPA) • 3.49 - 3.0 = 13 students • 2.9 – 2.0 = 17 students • < 2.0 = 2 students • Retention Rate 98% (1 out of 42) • Comparison: 2006=91%, 2007=100%, 2008=86%

  11. UC San Diego SSS Mentoring Program • Incorporated into program about 10 years ago • Based on concepts taught in Community-Based Block Counseling Program at SDSU • Adapted to support students through transitional years at UC San Diego

  12. UC San Diego SSS Mentor Requirements • Take EDS 116 & Mentor Practicum • Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above • Previous experience working with underrepresented populations • Must be upper division student with leadership experience • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  13. UC San Diego SSS Mentor Expectations • Attend a week long mentor training and participate in Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEP) • Attend week long SSS All-Staff training • Meet with student caseload • Provide written reports on student status • Attend weekly Mentor meetings • Attend SSS All-Staff meetings

  14. UCSD 2008 - 2009 Cohort (after 1st year) • 64 Students = 26 Freshman; 38 Transfers • Academics (GPA) • > 3.5 = 15 students (1 student had a 4.0 GPA) • 3.5 – 3.0 = 17 students • 2.9 – 2.0 = 27 students • < 2.0 = 5 students • Retention • Retained = 89.5%; Not Retained = 10.5%

  15. UCSD 2009 - 2010 Cohort (after 1 quarter) • 40 Students = 18 Freshman; 22 Transfers • Academics (GPA) • > 3.5 = 8 students (1 student had a 4.0 GPA) • 3.5 - 3.0 = 16 students • 2.9 – 2.0 = 12 students • < 2.0 = 4 students • Retention Rate • Retained = 97.5%; Not retained = 2.5%

  16. Mock Mentoring Session

  17. Mock Mentoring Questions • What were some challenges or barriers you overcame as an undergraduate student? • What are your current professional challenges in your position with TRiO?

  18. Student Panel • Junior Lopez, UCSD • Patrick Chen, UCSD • Veronica Molina, USD • Rebecca Bernhardt, USD • Jared Barris, USD

  19. Questions • Eddie Paje, UCSD • epaje@ucsd.edu • Sara Boquín, USD • sboquin@sandiego.edu • Rachel Acosta, USD • rachelacosta@sandiego.edu • Freddy Delgado Wong, USD • freddydelgado-w@sandiego.edu

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