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Psychology Club Mentor Program
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Welcome to the Psychology Club Peer Mentor Program! We’re so glad to have you on board. This onboarding guide is your go-to resource for everything you need to get started and thrive in your role as a mentor. Inside, you’ll find an overview of the program, helpful tools, recommended topics to cover with your mentee, and step-by-step walkthroughs to guide you through the process. Whether this is your first time mentoring or you’ve supported peers in other ways before, this guide is here to help you feel confident, prepared, and supported every step of the way.
Resource Overview
Need help getting started with your mentee? We’ve included a few sample email scripts to make it easier to introduce yourself, schedule your first meeting, and follow up throughout the semester. Feel free to copy, personalize, and make them your own.
Every mentor-mentee relationship is different, so it’s important to talk early on about how you’ll communicate. Will you check in weekly by email? Meet on Zoom every other week? Use Google Chat for quick updates? We’ve included a few tips and tools to help you schedule meetings and set communication preferences that work for both of you.
Helping your mentee with writing, APA formatting, or citations? You don’t have to be an expert—we’ve collected helpful tools and links you can share:
Recorded Webinars:
Step-by-step writing help from Purdue Global instructors
APA Resources:
Guides and tools for citations, references, and formatting
APA Podcast:
Guides and tools for citations, references, and formatting
The ASC is one of the best support tools at Purdue Global. It offers live tutoring, workshops, recorded videos, and writing support. Encourage your mentee to explore the ASC early and often—it’s free and incredibly helpful for building confidence and improving academic skills.
Inside the resource folder, you’ll find downloadable checklists, conversation starters, goal-setting templates, and helpful guides you can use with your mentee. These tools are designed to help structure your meetings and keep things simple and productive.
Want to keep track of your meetings? Use the editable tracking template to log your sessions, note discussion topics, and record action items. This is optional, but many mentors find it helpful for staying organized and reflecting on their mentee’s progress.
Purdue Global offers free tutoring for a wide range of subjects. You can help your mentee explore tutoring options through the Academic Success Center or schedule time with a writing or math tutor for personalized support.
This website is full of great information for psychology students, including club announcements, degree information, success stories, and upcoming events. Mentors can use it to stay informed and help mentees stay connected to the broader academic community.
Faculty can be a great resource for your mentees. Encourage your mentee to communicate directly with their instructors when they have questions or need clarification. Remind them that professors are there to support their success—and that it’s okay to ask for help.
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