Connecting4SuccessAdvice Guru Virtual Training 2011

Module 1

Overview- Module 1

What is the Connecting4Success Program?

Campus Services

Making Referrals

Quiz: Module 1

Connecting4Success ProgramBrief Program Overview:

The Connecting4Sucess is a mentorship program that runs out of the University of Windsor’s Educational Development Centre

Second year of the program

Last year’s program numbers:Advice Guru’s: 70Mentees: 98

Upper year students and staff are paired with first-year students who could be at-risk (E.g. First Generation Students) who are enrolled in the same program/faculty

Connecting4Success ProgramTime commitment:

• Approximately 5 hours/month• The program runs for the entire academic year (August-March)

Advice Guru Recognition:• Position can be added to the Co-curricular Transcript• Two gift cards (fall/winter)• Program certificate• Program t-shirt• Giveaways throughout the year• Monies deposited on your UwinCARD to treat both you and your

mentee to beverages and snacks during your meetings• Mentor Appreciation Dinner

Connecting4Success ProgramAdvice Guru Responsibilities:

Complete and participate in trainingsMaintain confidentiality regarding your menteeMeet face to face with your Mentees on the required touch points

• Weekly in September, starting with Windsor Welcome Week• A minimum of twice in October• A minimum of once a month starting in November through to the end

of MarchListen, coach and offer insight and support regarding the first-year university experienceComplete monthly reports and submit them by the deadline Report immediately to staff any concernsRefer your mentee to an appropriate service on campus, if they have an issue or problemAttend program events with your mentee

Please Note: Connecting4Success is not a tutoring program.

ConfidentialityAs a mentor, you will encounter confidential information, such as students’ academic standing, personal difficulties, and/or contact informationYou are required to keep this information confidential. You may only discuss these details with the Program Coordinator. By signing the Advice Guru Code of Conduct you agreed to maintaining confidentiality when it comes to your mentee. Breeching confidentiality may result in your dismissal from the program.

U of WCampus Services

Turtle Island Aboriginal Education Centre

• Turtle Island Aboriginal Education Centre was created in 1992

• Provides services and programming to meet the needs of Aboriginal students in a culturally supportive atmosphere

• Turtle Island serves as a bridge to other services on campus

• The office holds lunches, gatherings, and orientation events

Contact informationwww.uwindsor.ca/aec (519)253-3000 Ext. 3481turtleisland@uwindsor.ca

Advising Centre• Add, drop or withdraw from a

course• Understand and discuss

students’ degree audit• Review academic progress• Discuss problems impacting

academic performance• Discuss changing or choosing

majors• Develop and review

degree/education plans• Clarify academic policies and

procedures• Seek appropriate referrals

Contact informationwww.uwindsor.ca/advising (519)253-3000 Ext. 1414advising@uwindsor.ca

Marty Lowman Susan Page

Richard Lanspeary Laura Handsor

Awards and Financial Aid

• The office explains the procedural and policy guidelines of the OSAP program, assists students during the application process, distributes funds, and handles appeals

• Information on scholarships, awards and bursaries

• Work Study program

Contact informationwww.uwindsor.ca/awards (519)253-3000 Ext. 3300award1@uwindsor.ca

Centre for Career Education

• myCareer (job postings)• Resume help• Interview preparation• Volunteer Internship

Program (VIP)• Co-op program• Career testing resources

Contact informationwww.uwindsor.ca/cce(519)253-3000 Ext. 3895

Information Technology Services (ITS)

• Help Desk (Ext. 4440)• CLEW• myUWindsor• Computer Lab and printing

services• Student employment

opportunities• Software depot –purchase

software at discount prices

Contact informationwww.uwindsor.ca/its(519)253-3000 Ext. 4440

Educational Development Centre• S.T.E.P.S. - www.uwindsor.ca/steps

• Campus Life Line - www.uwindsor.ca/lifeline

* Please familiarize yourself with the above websites and workshop topics

• Volunteer and leadership opportunities (E.g.

S.O.S., Connecting4Success and Windsor Welcome Week)

• Student Disability Services is also housed in the Educational Development Centre

Contact informationwww.uwindsor.ca/edc(519)253-3000 Ext. 3287sdevelop@uwindsor.ca

Connecting4Success Advice Guru’s 2010-2011

International Student Centre

• Assists international students with their transition to Canada • Domestic students are welcome to attend events• International students make up over 10% of the University’s student

population• Activities and events are held throughout the year for all students

Contact informationwww.uwindsor.ca/cisc(519)253-3000 Ext. 3938isc@uwindsor.ca

Office of the Registrar

• Registration related information: Admissions, transcripts, grades, course offerings, important dates and calendars

• A lot of information is now accessible through myUWindsor (Student Portal)- www.my.uwindsor.ca

Contact informationwww.uwindsor.ca/registrar(519)253-3000 Ext. 3315registrar@uwindsor.ca

Cashiers Office

• Current year fees• Deadline dates• Payment rules• Withdrawal dates• Income tax receipts

Contact informationwww.uwindsor.ca/cashiers (519)253-3000 Ext. 3307cashiers@uwindsor.ca

Leddy Library

• Library tours and orientation workshops

• Resources and study tools include:• Access to library via web• Electronic resources, books,

videos, CD, etc.• Reference help centre, live

library chat• Course reserve • Networked computers and

workstations• Quiet study areas for groups &

individuals

Contact informationwww.uwindsor.ca/leddy (519)253-3000 Ext. 3402

Campus Recreation

• Access to The Forge fitness centre, pool, indoor track, basketball courts

• First Aid and CPR certification, personal training specialist, fitness instructor specialist

• Fitness and aqua fitness classes, sport instruction

• Dance, intramural sports

• Student employment opportunities

Contact informationwww.uwindsor.ca/campusrec(519)253-3000 Ext. 2428

Student Counselling Centre

• Provides free short-term, one-on-one counselling for personal or emotional difficulties• E.g. Depression, relationship or family problems, adjustment

issues, anxiety• Help students deal with stress• Make referrals for longer term care• All services are free and confidential

Contact informationwww.uwindsor.ca/scc(519)253-3000 Ext. 4616scc@uwindsor.ca

Student Disability Services

• Accommodations for students with documented disabilities• State of the art technological hardware and software• BUILD Program- www.uwindsor.ca/build

• Transition program for students with learning disabilities

Contact informationwww.uwindsor.ca/disability (519)253-3000 Ext. 3288disability@uwindsor.ca

Student Health ServicesOn-Campus Health Clinic

• Acute care, minor surgery, allergy injections, lab tests, blood work, travel immunization, TB shots

Health education classes• Smoking cessation,

safe sex, nutrition, counselling etc.

Contact informationwww.uwindsor.ca/health 519) 973-7002CAW Student Centre, Room 242

Online Support• Student Health 101- online magazine to address health

issues for students

• http://www.sh101.ca/uwindsor.html

• Essay-Zone- an interactive online writing resource that engages students while increasing their understanding of the writing process

• http://www.academic-zone.com/login.php

• Login/e-mail: your Uwin e-mail address (name@uwindsor.ca)

• Password: raqazy%yz

• Campus Life Line Website- provides students with just-in-time online support (academic, personal, social)

• http://www.uwindsor.ca/lifeline

Making Referrals

What is the role of the Advice Guru?You can not solve the students problems for themBut… you can refer them to the appropriate services on campus to get their problems/questions answered You are coaching your mentee, not advising, tutoring and/or fixing

Making Referrals• At some point during your mentorship, if your mentee’s

personal problem, behavior or situation makes you feel ill-equipped, uncomfortable, or helpless please refer your mentee to:

Student Counselling Services519-253-3000 Ext. 4616

• After you make a referral to the SCC please notify the Connecting4Success Program Coordinator, Ms. Danielle Handsor (e-mail: danielle@uwindsor.ca, phone: 519-253-3000 Ext. 3468)

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