Faculty Sponsor/Advisory Board
Each community has a designated Faculty Sponsor or a possible Advisory Board. The Faculty Sponsor/Advisory Board is normally chosen by the department head of the academic unit that sponsors the community. This individual(s) usually will teach one of the co-enrolled courses and work with the Mentor to plan at least three events per semester.
Student Peer Mentor
The Mentor is a key person in the success of our programs. Mentors are generally sophomores or juniors who are former program participants. Mentors will coordinate community events, facilitate study hours as needed, provide academic resources for the program participants, and serve as the primary contact for program participants. Mentors are paid an hourly rate.
Graduate Assistant
The Graduate Assistants assist with program recruitment, event coordination, and oversee the student staffing of the programs.
Academic Learning Communities Coordinator
The Academic Learning Communities Coordinator is responsible for working with the
Director of Undergraduate Education, the Director of Housing, Associate Director of Residence Life, faculty sponsoring the communities and the mentors who work directly with the students to see that each group has adequate information, resources, and support. S/he also coordinates recruitment, room assignments of program participants, and assists with co-enrollment issues.