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S.M.O.O.T.H. College Access Program
Become a S.M.O.O.T.H. Mentor
As a model student at Tennessee State University, a S.M.O.O.T.H. mentor encourages each student to accept responsibility for his own learning experiences and to progress on the path of academic excellence. A S.M.O.O.T.H. mentor promotes individuality where students actively embrace who they are and where they want to go.
Qualifications to become a S.M.O.O.T.H. Mentor:
- You have to be at least a Sophomore
- Your overall GPA must be at least a 2.5
- 1 Letter of Recommendation
- A completed application
- A written statement of interest
As a mentor, we also ask that you possess the abilities to:
- Listen: Can you offer an ear, and not necessarily advice?
- Be Accessible: Does your schedule permit a mentoring relationship?
- Share : Are you willing to share your knowledge, expertise, skills, and time?
- Motivate : Can you motivate the mentee to reach their full potential?
- Provide Insight: Can you use your personal experience to help your mentee avoid mistakes and learn from good decisions?
- Guide: Can you guide the mentee to determine his/her right course of action; not preach or dictate?
- Provide a Positive Influence: Do you project a positive, upbeat image? Are you a positive role model?
- Be Honest and Open: Can you offer your thoughts and constructive feedback honestly and openly?
- Provide a Fresh Perspective: Can you help your mentee see a situation with fresh eyes?
- Offer Advice: Can you offer advice – only if asked? Your mentee may want a sounding board to help him/her work out issues and come to their own conclusion.
- Be Cheerleaders : Can you offer support and encouragement?