The purpose of the Office of Minority Affairs’ Mentoring Program is to provide students with mentors and activities that will prepare them for their post-baccalaureate options in graduate/professional school or workforce entry. Mentors assist students with the transition to the collegiate environment, provide general advice, and act as positive role models.

Matt Royle with his mentee Nicholas Brown.

Students from the Hispanic / Latin@ community have been active members of the Mentoring Program. Nicholas Brown, a mentee during the 2004-05 academic year, commented that his mentor served as a role model. Nicholas described his mentor as being “easy to get along with and attentive.” He assisted Nicholas with decisions regarding the selection of an academic field, extracurricular activities to pursue, and the application of his personal skills in a business environment.

Adriana de los Santos and her mentee Raquel Santiago.

Adriana de los Santos, who is a member of Alpha Psi Lambda Fraternity Inc., in her role as a peer mentor, offered advice on classes and career options that her mentee could pursue. “I felt like I could have an impact on a younger student and hopefully influence them to do the same for another student” is the response Adriana gave as her reason for serving as a mentor.

Mauricio Espinoza, a member of the ¿Qué Pasa, OSU? Editorial Board, also had a memorable and satisfying experience in the program. “It was a great experience to meet [my mentee] Mateo and learn about his background and many interests. I appreciate this opportunity to meet students through the mentoring program and encourage other staff to give it a try.”

It is not too late to apply to serve as a mentor or to receive a mentor. The online application is located at:
http://oma.osu.edu/aas/mentoring.htm

For information please contact:
Todd Suddeth
Office of Minority Affairs
920 Lincoln Tower 1800 Cannon Drive
Columbus, OH 43210
614-247-8844
suddeth.1@osu.edu