The Peer Mentor program enhances the ability of higher education institutions to address advising and mentoring gaps. By engaging student leaders directly on campuses, we ensure persistent academic engagement and successful degree completion among college students.
We implement a peer mentoring model where experienced students guide their near peers – first-year students who are navigating the complexities of college life. This mentorship fosters relationships that promote college retention and successful degree completion.
Active Implementation with Tacoma Community College & Clover Park Technical College.
Backed by College Access: Research & Action (CARA) and funded by the ECMC Foundation.
Our approach includes:
Focused support through peer mentoring significantly boosts the ability of students to persist and succeed in college, especially for students of color and those impacted by poverty. This effort not only supports individual students but also strengthens our community’s educational infrastructure, paving the way for broader societal benefits.
Gain insights into the educational landscape with a detailed view of how students in our community are progressing through higher education. By presenting local persistence data, we highlight the broader challenges and successes influencing student retention and completion in our region.
