Peer Mentoring Program

Multicultural Resource Center
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

At UWSP, the MCRC Mentoring Program helps new multicultural freshmen survive their first semester in college.  It also prepares them in successfully completing a college degree.  Multicultural Affairs (MCA) staff believes that the first and second semesters are the most important semesters for students.  This period of time is crucial for students to get connected to campus resources such as student organizations, student employment, student government, and other activities.  These vital resources have proven to enhance student retention at UWSP.  The MCRC Mentoring Program aims to meet such goals. 

Our program involves three Multicultural Affairs staff members: 
Ron Strege (Director of the MCRC)
Andrew Gokee (Outreach Specialist of the Native American Center)
Rosario Alemparte (Outreach Specialist of the MCRC)

We have upper-classmen that service as peer mentors, working 7-9 hours per week during the first semester of the academic year and 1-4 hours per week during the second semester.  Peer mentors and staff meet on a weekly basis to discuss the progress of the new students.

This is a fun and involved program where you can have a friend who will give you the right advice!