Are you looking to add a flexible service component to balance your career? Hoping to connect with students outside the classroom? Interested in being a guide and role model for students with various interests? If the answer is yes, we encourage you to apply to be a faculty/staff mentor with the University Mentorship Program!

We believe there is enormous value in faculty/staff/graduate student mentors (FSGs) to undergraduate student relationships. In addition to our peer mentoring relationships and program-wide events, we strive to show participants how to make meaningful connections with FSGs, how to sustain those connections, and how to expand their networks. This role requires that FSGs commit an average of 3-5 hours per month during the fall semester to volunteering with Transfer Connections. The role involves connecting with program participants, providing support, and engaging in program-wide events.

The program has a fall and winter cycle designed to support students in their first semester transferring into U-M. We ask that FSGs commit to both semesters.

Why be an FSG mentor?

We know you’re busy. For a few hours of your time each month, being a mentor can benefit you both personally and professionally. Mentorship can help you to:

  • Stay connected to students in an informal and positive way
  • Be informed about the changing nature, interests, and concerns of current and new students which can help you gain new ideas and perspectives to be applied to other areas of your work
  • Participate in rewarding community service
  • Make a difference!
  • Meet other faculty and staff members
  • Enhance your professional identity
  • Keep updated with events that are happening on campus
  • Receive recognition and incentives for your participation including a letter of appreciation sent to a supervisor of your choice at the end of your work with the program

Apply To Be an FSG Mentor

Applications for mentors for the next Transfer Connections program cycle have closed.