The Village at Del Mar College

A Mentoring Program for Del Mar College African-American Students

Mentoring is an integral part of the retention activities of "The Village at Del Mar College" and is designed exclusively to provide for a mutually satisfying experience for both the mentor and mentee. "The Village" matches mentors, with minority students who desire to experience a smoother experience within the educational environment.

 

A mentor:

• Shares valued skills with a student
• Educates the student by broadening his/her perspective
• Supports the student and his/her academic and social endeavors
• Provides opportunities for the student to become involved in campus and community activities
• Encourages growth and achievement
• Fosters activity in academic organizations and other leadership roles
• Consistently serves as an available resource

 

Mentors help students develop:

• Personal identification
• Interpersonal competencies and relationships
• Academic skills and intellectual competencies
• Aesthetic awareness
• Health, physical fitness, and recreation
• Multicultural awareness
• A sense of security in his/her status at Del Mar College