ConocoPhillips Academic Success Bridge Mentors
The purpose of the ConocoPhillips Academic Success Bridge Program is to increase the retention of engineering students while increasing the potential for their academic success. The ConocoPhillips Bridge program is targeting student performance by providing tutoring for math classes while providing opportunities to learn more about studying skills, time management and other academic support services. Peer mentoring opportunities will be offered to help the freshman cope with the demands of college life.
Mentor Information and Responsibilities
Peer mentors will work with a group of incoming freshmen during a week-long summer component, Bridge Connections Experience (August 19-24), by answering academic and non-academic questions. During the fall 2012 semester, peer mentors will be required to tutor ConocoPhillips Bridge participants and provide mentoring on nonacademic issues. The mentoring provided during the school year will ensure the ConocoPhillips Bridge participants are academically successful in the Whitacre College of Engineering.
Benefits
Peer mentors will receive $8.50/hour for a maximum of 39 hours for the work completed during the Bridge Mentor Training Course (August 15-17) and the Bridge Connections Experience (August 19-24). During the 2012-2013 school year, mentors will be paid $8.50/hour up to 20 hours per week to tutor and mentor the ConocoPhillips Bridge participants. Space will be made available to perform the academic tutoring.
Peer Mentor Qualifications
- Enrolled as a full time (12 credit hours) in the Whitacre College of Engineering.
- Must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours by the end of the Spring 2012 semester.
- Math GPA must be more than 3.5.
- Overall Cumulative or Adjusted GPA must be more than than 3.0 for two consecutive semesters in the Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech.
- Must be available to take and complete the Bridge Mentor Training Course on August 15-17.
- Must be available during the week of August 19-24 for the 2012 Bridge Connections Experience.
- Must not have other committments, such as marching band, fraternities, or sororities during the Bridge Mentor Training Course and the Bridge Connections Experience.
- Must not graduate sooner than December 2012.
Applications
To be considered for the mentor program, apply online.
A completed application includes:
- Statement of interest
- Transcript
- Resume
- Contact information for two references. NOTE: One reference must include a faculty member from your major. The other reference may include current/past employer or another faculty member.
Additional application information:
- The online application must be completed by April 27, 2012.
- Your references will be contacted via email to submit their recommendations.
Selection Process
If selected for an interview, students will be notified via email. Interviews will be conducted on May 3 and 4.
For more information contact John Rivera at john.rivera@ttu.edu or 1.800.528.5583.
Faculty Mentor Evaluation
If you have been listed as a reference for a potential mentor, please download and complete the Mentor Evaluation Form. When you have completed the evaluation, email the completed PDF to bridge.coe@ttu.edu.