Mentorship in Action: How Institutions Build Stronger Communities Through Peer Mentorship

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ABOUT THE WEBINAR

Institutions invest significant resources in student success, but often overlook the transformative potential of mentorship. When implemented effectively, structured peer mentorship programs create a robust support network that fosters belonging, increases resource utilization, and positively impacts retention.

This webinar, “Mentorship in Action: How Institutions Build Stronger Communities Through Peer Mentorship,” features insights from:

🎙 Jordan DiPentima, M.Ed., Director, New Student Transitions and Family Engagement, Florida Atlantic University
🎙 Nelson Barahona, Associate Director at Florida Atlantic University 
🎙 Dr. Tobias R. Morgan, Chief of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Lincoln University of Missouri 
🎙 Diamond Wilder, Pre-College Program Manager & Success Mentorship Program Manager, UM-Flint  
🎙 Jessica Kitt, Director of Partner Success at Mentor Collective

What You'll Discover:

✅ A framework for building a culture of mentorship across your institution
✅ How different mentorship models influence student success
✅ Practical strategies and tools to launch, scale, or improve peer mentorship programs
✅ How peer relationships shape belonging and drive retention outcomes

About Mentor Collective

Mentor Collective helps colleges and universities build and scale structured mentorship programs to achieve their student success goals. With Mentor Collective's platform and partnership, higher education institutions can: 

  • Gain real-time insight into students’ needs and take action to keep them on track for graduation.
  • Create an authentic student support network to increase student engagement, belonging, and retention.
  • Support students by connecting them to the resources and community they need to thrive at college.
  • Scale high-impact relationships to ensure ALL students are successful, while also saving time for staff.
Mentee Interactions

But don't just take our word for it - the results speak for themselves! On average, Mentor Collective partner institutions experience:

  • 30% melt rate reduction
  • 8.06% increase in sense of belonging

  • 5.67% increase in retention

Ready to supercharge your student success strategy? Mentor Collective can help.