Most institutions recognize that mentorship is a powerful lever for student success, yet many struggle to move beyond programs that only reach a fraction of their population. The challenge for modern higher education is shifting from mentorship as a perk for some to a core component of the experience for all.

How do institutions make the strategic decision to universalize mentorship? And once that decision is made, how do they build a sustainable culture—complete with resourcing, visibility, and multi-phase support—that follows a student from orientation to graduation?

Join Jordan DiPentima (Florida Atlantic University) and Dr. Ron Darbeau (Penn State Altoona) for a deep dive into how their institutions have embedded mentorship across the student journey. From FAU’s data-proven persistence rates to Penn State Altoona’s faculty-led initiatives, discover how to move mentorship from the margins to the center of your retention strategy.

In this webinar, you'll learn:

• The Case for Universal Mentorship: Insights into the institutional decision-making process that prioritizes mentorship for 100% of the student body.
• Persistent Connection Models: How to design mentorship that doesn't just stop after freshman year, but evolves across multiple phases of the student journey.
• Building a Culture of Mentorship: Strategies for resourcing, internal buy-in, and making mentorship initiatives visible and strategic across campus.
• Measurable Impact: Real-world examples of how Florida Atlantic University and Penn State Altoona use mentored connections to drive measurable retention and student success.
  
  

FEATURED INSTITUTIONAL STORIES

• Florida Atlantic University (FAU): Learn how FAU has created impact by embedding mentorship across all institutional touchpoints, resulting in higher persistence and a culture of belonging.

• Penn State Altoona: Explore how the Student Success Center and peer mentorship efforts are advancing equity by ensuring support is accessible to every student seeking growth.

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