Bloom Peer Mentor Program

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Ready to Bloom?

Join the peer mentorship program that’s for both developing and experienced student leaders. Whether you want to share your experience as a mentor or gain insights as a mentee, Bloom pairs you with an emerging or seasoned student leader for the academic year. You'll share tips, map out goals and help each other thrive!Ìý

Deadline to apply: Sept. 8 by 11:59 p.m.Ìý

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Grow, Connect and DevelopÌýÌý

The Bloom Peer Mentor Program matches students who are stepping into new executive roles in their clubs or organizations, like president, VP, treasurer and more, with peers who’ve already spent at least a year in similar positions.ÌýÌý

ÌýÌýBenefits of being a mentorÌý

  • Give back to your campus communityÌý
  • Strengthen coaching, communication and organizational skillsÌý
  • Expand your networkÌý
  • Inspire othersÌý

ÌýÌýBenefits of being mentoredÌý

  • Gain a dedicated support systemÌý
  • Get advice and learn best practicesÌý
  • Develop professional skillsÌý
  • Connect with like-minded leadersÌý

The main goal of Bloom? To help all students build genuine connections on campus and grow essential, professional skills that will serve you here at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ and after graduation.Ìý

Requirements and ExpectationsÌý

To make the most of this program, students are expected to meet certain eligibility requirements and uphold standards of engagement, accountability and mutual respect throughout the academic year.Ìý

ÌýÌýMentor requirementsÌýÌý

  • Must have held an executive position in their student organization/program for at least a yearÌýÌýÌý
  • Must be able to commit for the whole academic yearÌýÌý
  • Must be active in their organization (holding a position or simply being a member)ÌýÌýÌý

ÌýÌýMentee requirementsÌýÌý

  • Must either be in a new executive position or interested in pursuing one in the futureÌýÌý
  • Must be able to commit to the program for the whole academic yearÌýÌýÌý

ÌýÌýExpectationsÌýÌý

Mentors and mentee pairs should:Ìý

  • Meet two times per month, with meetings lasting at least one hourÌý
  • Check in consistently with their partnerÌýÌý
  • Participate in leadership development workshops/events of their choosingÌýÌý
  • Attend the mentor/mentee kick-off and end-of-year celebrationsÌý