UC Mentors:
The ♥️ of the BA Program
WE LOVE OUR UC STUDENT MENTORS! 🫶
Throughout the program, mentorship is a key component of what we do: building meaningful relationships with students, so they can be prepared and successful for life beyond the high school classroom!
With Students, Mentors will cover areas, such as:
Academic Planning & Goal Setting: Good study habits and building skills for self-autonomy
College Experiences and Exposure: Life on campus, what to expect, what to do, see and learn about -- both fun and academic-wise
The College Application Process: Knowledgeable tips, expectations, financial aid assistance, helpful and supportive campus organizations, etc.
Why Mentor? It's Powerful & Life-Giving
The structure of mentoring in Bearcats Academy has many benefits for multiple people.
How can college and high school students create relationships to learn about how to approach challenges and the unknown in the road ahead?
Bearcats Academy aims to provide the environment for positive relationships that can inform good choices and present a network of resources that can benefit all involved.
The Mentor Calendar
The calendar for the 2024-2025 year is in development with our sites currently.
To get a preview of what life is like as a UC Mentor with BA, click on the calendar to view example meeting dates, session dates, and event dates.
With full participation, mentors can earn 5-12 hours/week with Bearcats Academy!
MENTOR EXPECTATIONS
Click the handbook to view program components and mentor expectations. (Agreement on last page).
Please Note: This Mentoring Handbook is currently being updated; changes will likely take place. Please check with Kaylee Thomas (kaylee.thomas@uc.edu), Bearcats Academy Program Manager, regarding any questions, expectations, etc. ahead of assuming a Mentor position for the 24-25 SY.
BA Mentoring Handbook | 24-25 Update (Original SY: 2022-23)