Peer Mentoring
Mentor Qualities
Knows UHCL Positive Patient Supportive Honest Empathetic Listens Nurturing Reliable Sincere Advocate Non-Judgemental Facilitator People-Oriented Ally
Mission
SHOSTS Peer Mentor Program is designed for students who wish to find guidance, support, advice, and to develop interpersonal, listening and communication skills. The program aims to encourage confidence-building techniques, help develop life-management skills, problem-solving, achieve higher academic skill, and a chance to learn and become more knowledgeable about different cultures.
Goals
The Student Mentor Program will:
- Helps Mentees make a positive and successful transition to the University of Houston - Clear Lake
- Help to inform and give guidance to college life
- Help Mentees navigate and feel secure with campus resources
- Provide sincerity and courage by creating an environment of belonging
- Create a sense of community at the college and surrounding city
- Become involved in activities and programs held on campus
- Help to encourage Mentees to transform into advocates for the Mentor Program
