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?
For more information contact: darius.johnson@tnstate.edu

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