Peer Mentorship

As of Spring 2022, the Peer Mentoring program moved to the Office of Admission. The OSL is proud that the program will continue to evolve and serve as an invaulable resource for new Techies. For any information about the program, please contact admission@yamamoto-j.com.

The OSL would like to thank all the Peer Mentors for their hard work over the years and for making a change in other students' lives!

Tech Spotlight Videos

NMT Peer Mentors host Tech Spotlight every week during the semester. This is an opportunity for departments and organizations to field questions from our incoming class and the NMT community. All sessions take place on Zoom with a short presentation and then a Q&A session to follow. Watch our entire playlist above.

NMT Peer Mentor Program Philosophy Statement

A positive first-year experience is the cornerstone of a students' success in college, and by extension, their careers and lives. The Peer Mentor Program at New Mexico Tech has been designed to facilitate relationships between first-year (freshmen and transfer) students and those who are further along in their major program (60+ credit hours). By interacting with more experienced students within a Mentor-Mentee relationship, first-year students benefit from emotional, academic, and community support, which will ultimately help them succeed as developing professionals both in and out of the classroom. New Mexico Tech recognizes the need for the university to facilitate students' effective transition to college life, and the NMT Peer Mentor Program supports this by providing a variety of experiences, opportunities, and foundational skills to help them become successful Techies.

The NMT Peer Mentor Program is committed to creating a welcoming and safe environment that:

is sensitive to individual needs, backgrounds and experiences of all first-year students
facilitates their connections and points of contact with faculty, other students, staff, and support services
encourages their active involvement in community life, and
introduces them to the community values of respect, caring, ethical responsibility, inclusiveness, and intellectual and social engagement

Find out how YOU can make a difference.

Select any of the options below to learn about the program benefits, restrictions and how to sign up.

New Students - Mentees

First-year students will:

feel that they have ready access to a helpful peer mentor and role model
develop a connection to the NMT community and establish a sense of belonging
identify appropriate campus resources and opportunities that contribute to their educational experience
attend and participate in first-year programming and events that will help them socially and academically

You need this support now more than ever and they can get it online!

Some of the reasons you might want to join the NMT Peer Mentors Discord server:

Up-to-date information on events, important dates, and opportunities for incoming students.
Easy access to some of NMT’s student service departments (Financial Aid, Registrar, and Admissions, etc.)
An easy way to get to know our mentors and other students who will be starting in the fall.
Participate in events such as Ask-Tech-Anything and Tech Spotlight.

You can also contact us at mentors@yamamoto-j.com if you have any questions before you get started.

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NMT Peer Mentorship Coordinators:

Dr. David Cox (david.cox@yamamoto-j.com)

Naomi Schweitzer (naomi.schweitzer@yamamoto-j.com)

Email: osl@yamamoto-j.com

Restrictions:

All mentees must be incoming first-year or transfer students. You must be enrolled in more than 6 credit hours in a degree seeking program and have an active NMT email account.

How to sign up:

You should have received an invitation to our NMT Peer Mentor Discord channel. If not and you'd like to join please send us a request at mentor@yamamoto-j.com.

Existing Students - Mentors

Peer mentors will:

develop a collaborative professional relationship with a NMT Peer Mentor Program staff member
establish positive mentoring relationships with first-year students
develop a connection with a community of peer educators that allows for open exchange of ideas related to their peer mentor experience
demonstrate the ability to provide feedback through Canvas discussions and face-to-face meetings
strengthen presentation and group facilitation skills
identify personal strengths and leadership styles
increase knowledge of key NMT academic and personal resources

Restrictions:

All mentors must enroll in a 1 credit hour Peer Mentoring course (EDUC 189, CRN 61842). This course will cover topics related to peer mentorship and student success support at New Mexico Tech. At the end of the semester all peer mentors will be eligilble—pending department certification approval—for CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association) Certification as a Peer Mentor.

How to sign up:

All mentors must enroll in a 1 credit hour Peer Mentoring course (EDUC 189 - Peer Mentorship CRN: 61842).

New Mexico Tech Administration, Faculty, & Staff

This program is meant to enhance the first-year experience of all NMT students. Our success is dependent on collaborations and support campus-wide.

If you have ideas, comments, or suggestions for this program or if you're interested in supporting us in other ways please let us know by emailing the Office for Student Learning at osl@yamamoto-j.com.