{"id":29,"date":"2021-01-24T18:59:16","date_gmt":"2021-01-24T18:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2025-09-02T07:27:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T11:27:51","slug":"success-peer-mentoring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/success-peer-mentoring\/","title":{"rendered":"Success Mentorship Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\"><div class=\"wp-block-umflint-jumbotron jumbotron jumbotron-fluid jumbotron-page mb-3\" style=\"background-color: rgb(4, 40, 78);\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Success Mentorship Program<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_1df157cf9f41ccd1211ba74b6a977890\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1021\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_Logo-1024x1021.png\" alt=\"Success Mentorship Program Logo\" class=\"wp-image-757\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:212px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_Logo-1024x1021.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_Logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_Logo-768x765.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_Logo.png 1214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking to build a supportive network and develop professional skills? The University of Michigan-Flint Success Mentorship Program is here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Our program:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foster&#8217;s student achievement through peer and alumni relationships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guides academic and career journeys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps mentees build communication skills and knowledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It gives participants a sense of belonging in the UM-Flint community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Join SMP to connect with experienced mentors who can support your growth as you navigate your time at UM-Flint and prepare for your professional future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Success Mentorship Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentees-<\/strong> Participating in the Success Mentorship Program will build practical communication skills, develop academic\/professional career goals, learn how to navigate challenges, and connect with other students and\/or alumni, enriching their student experience. All mentees must be currently enrolled as a student at UM-Flint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized has-custom-border is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/mc_logo_full_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Mentor Collective Logo\" class=\"wp-image-790\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;object-fit:contain;width:166px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/mc_logo_full_Logo.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/mc_logo_full_Logo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/mc_logo_full_Logo-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentors-<\/strong> Mentors will serve as leaders and advise and guide students during the academic year. UM-Flint student and alumni mentors will participate in a brief asynchronous training, connect regularly with their mentees, and encourage their mentees to take advantage of opportunities that support student engagement in addition to academic and professional enrichment. Mentors will gain LinkedIn certification after completion of their mentor training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint has partnered with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentorcollective.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Mentor Collective<\/a> to enhance its Success Mentorship Program. This collaboration uses data-driven insights to improve student belonging, increase retention, and reduce melt. Mentor Collective&#8217;s platform offers customizable solutions and actionable insights, fostering meaningful student connections. Early results show improved engagement and retention rates among participants, demonstrating UM-Flint&#8217;s commitment to student success and community building.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-jumbotron jumbotron jumbotron-fluid jumbotron-background  \" style=\"background-color: rgb(255,255,255);\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover mb-4\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7a753e1df3b3538e2102a199f7b8ed63\">Undergraduate Mentor Elena says:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fde5109364d81069a7591c849d94832a\" id=\"block-b94daae0-1183-4e10-a135-1af455846e8b\">\u201cIn the fall I will be a Junior here, so I feel like I can give some good information on our university. I really enjoyed being a mentor last year and love to give back to the students!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1977fc410ed76fd10f6d26aeba4f27c7\">Graduate Mentor Abigail says:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18e824856eb9b52d6f7c870c03c2b642\">\u201cI struggled with deciding between PA school, Med school, and PT school and want to help similar students who are stressing about what to do with the rest of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jumbotron-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Registration-2023.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Registration-2023.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Registration-2023-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Registration-2023-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Registration-2023-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Registration-2023-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Registration-2023-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" alt=\"\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<div 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src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_Undergrad.png\"><h2 class=\"card-header\">Undergraduate Mentorship<\/h2><div class=\"card-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-card card card-default \"><h3 class=\"card-header\">Mentees<\/h3><div class=\"card-body\">\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41e6693e9a16d3bb89b5408f91094dc9\" id=\"block-f74b4f7f-ed7c-4617-b628-3725470df20d\">Mentees in the undergraduate program must be considered new students, either this being their first time in college or a new transfer student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ec6876f1eeb584697034040bed059d17\" id=\"block-19b2e00d-c0a9-4780-9b29-c1335f06b218\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/um-flint.mentorcollective.org\/register\/um-flint-fye\/mentee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Incoming Freshmen and New Transfer Students Sign Up Here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-card card card-default \"><h3 class=\"card-header\">Mentors<\/h3><div class=\"card-body\">\n\n<p>Mentors in the undergraduate program must be currently enrolled at UM-Flint and have accumulated at least 24 credit hours at UM-Flint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4b84ab1a86e13ec60f4f1d9687218269\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/um-flint.mentorcollective.org\/register\/um-flint-fye\/mentor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sign Up to Become an Undergraduate Mentor<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-umflint-card card card-default \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_Graduate.png 4275w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_Graduate-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_Graduate-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_Graduate-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_Graduate-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_Graduate-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4275px) 100vw, 4275px\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_Graduate.png\"><h2 class=\"card-header\">Graduate Mentorship<\/h2><div class=\"card-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-card card card-default \"><h3 class=\"card-header\">Mentees<\/h3><div class=\"card-body\">\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24765a175e07857345df68e702007f67\" id=\"block-f74b4f7f-ed7c-4617-b628-3725470df20d\">Mentees in the graduate program must be new, currently enrolled graduate students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-deaeacaae9d3347262300081fbc3c2b6\" id=\"block-19b2e00d-c0a9-4780-9b29-c1335f06b218\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/um-flint.mentorcollective.org\/register\/um-flint-fye\/mentee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Incoming Graduate Students Sign Up Here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-card card card-default \"><h3 class=\"card-header\">Mentors<\/h3><div class=\"card-body\">\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3a2299b5e28be30ea21a66e75b770e29\">Mentors in the graduate program must be enrolled at UM-Flint and have completed at least one year of a graduate program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d3e7f6b52c3387741cd0cf8b66c8d88d\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/um-flint.mentorcollective.org\/register\/um-flint-fye\/mentor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sign Up to Become a Graduate Mentor<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-umflint-card card card-default \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_AlumniCareer.png 4275w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_AlumniCareer-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_AlumniCareer-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_AlumniCareer-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_AlumniCareer-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_AlumniCareer-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4275px) 100vw, 4275px\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/SMP_AlumniCareer.png\"><h2 class=\"card-header\">Alumni\/Career Mentorship<\/h2><div class=\"card-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-card card card-default \"><h3 class=\"card-header\">Mentees<\/h3><div class=\"card-body\">\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ef8832e623b48ba3c23f9879b6d66c7\" id=\"block-f74b4f7f-ed7c-4617-b628-3725470df20d\">Career alumni program mentees must be enrolled sophomores, juniors, or seniors in an undergraduate program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-bcb1643dde9f312054911a24bc2f7d3e\" id=\"block-19b2e00d-c0a9-4780-9b29-c1335f06b218\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/um-flint.mentorcollective.org\/register\/um-flint-fye\/mentee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Eligible Undergraduate Students Sign Up Here <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-card card card-default \"><h3 class=\"card-header\">Mentors<\/h3><div class=\"card-body\">\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-05421d1cce17b37297c5c3e7c3300af9\">Career\/Alumni program mentors must have earned a bachelor&#8217;s degree from UM-Flint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-48b9869d9d227eb6b6788f7252f45964\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/um-flint.mentorcollective.org\/register\/um-flint-fye\/mentor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sign Up to Become an Alumni Mentor<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-5 mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\">How it Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2 has-dark-color has-text-color\">Mentees will be matched with a peer mentor based on shared interests. Ranging from shared hobbies, career outlook, academic interests, personal background, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UM-Flint will work with our partners at Mentor Collective to invite students and alumni to participate in any Success Mentorship Program.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students and alumni will sign up using the mentee or mentor registration links.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a brief matching survey about yourself and your background.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover and connect with your mentor and\/or mentee.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue to connect with your mentor and\/or mentee regularly throughout the year.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mb-3\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956528601_4387e0f263_k-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"UM-Flint Students talking at a table\" class=\"wp-image-774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956528601_4387e0f263_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956528601_4387e0f263_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956528601_4387e0f263_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956528601_4387e0f263_k-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956528601_4387e0f263_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Why Have a Mentor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Being a new student on campus or transitioning into a graduate program can be exciting, but there can also be a few challenges. It&#8217;s good to be a part of a supportive network on and off campus and connect with a peer or alumni mentor ready to listen, inspire, and empower you as a student at UM-Flint. As a mentee, you and your mentor can discuss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to set yourself up for academic, social, and career success by maximizing your UM-Flint experience and beyond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessing campus support services and resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to build your social and professional networks by engaging on campus, within academic programs, and taking advantage of professional development opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to navigate opportunities and challenges that may arise as a student.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mb-3\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956976555_5231fc1734_k-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"UM-Flint students studying with laptops open on a square table\" class=\"wp-image-775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956976555_5231fc1734_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956976555_5231fc1734_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956976555_5231fc1734_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956976555_5231fc1734_k-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956976555_5231fc1734_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Program Expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone involved with the Success Mentorship Program wants you to succeed and feel supported while you are attending UM-Flint. Expectations of the SMP include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Academic Year-long commitment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly log your conversations with your mentee and\/or mentor.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly in-person\/virtual check-ins with your mentee and\/or mentor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentors are expected to complete a brief asynchronous Mentor Certification Training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mb-3\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/54208751864_2602eb082f_k-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"UM-Flint commencement with excited student with arms in the air holding a diploma \" class=\"wp-image-776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/54208751864_2602eb082f_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/54208751864_2602eb082f_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/54208751864_2602eb082f_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/54208751864_2602eb082f_k-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/54208751864_2602eb082f_k.jpg 2047w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Join to Win a Book Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Program participants in the Success Mentorship Program are eligible to receive one of two $500 book scholarships that will be awarded based on mentee\/mentor participation and engagement in the program and academic success. Participants will be asked to complete an application and complete a brief essay. The SMP book scholarship is currently closed and is expected to open in Fall 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.umflint.edu\/dsa\/success-mentorship-program\/\">Apply for the book scholarship<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mb-3\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956775973_57191024b1_k-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"UM-Flint student on laptop\" class=\"wp-image-777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956775973_57191024b1_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956775973_57191024b1_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956775973_57191024b1_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956775973_57191024b1_k-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/40\/files\/2025\/01\/53956775973_57191024b1_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Programs and Activities Include<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Campus\/virtual events and programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular check-ins with your mentor\/mentee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support to connect with campus resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional development opportunities provided by the Office of Career Advancement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">   For more information, contact Diamond Wilder at <a href=\"mailto:flint.successmentorship@umich.edu\">flint.successmentorship@umich.edu<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Michigan-Flint Success Mentorship program fosters student achievement and well-being through building intentional, peer-to-peer relationships, with a focus on engaging freshmen and new transfer students. 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