The Peer Mentoring Scheme in Italian Studies Elena Polisca
Some Background The scheme started in 2002 as a retention aid (crucial for small disciplines!) Mixed reactions from mentors and mentees alike Scheme goes live through WebCT in August 2004 in order to address a pre- retention issue; (summer ‘homework’, welcome letter) Positive feedback and improved mentors/mentees relationship
MentorIT
Aims and Objectives
Information: Mentors Groups (1)
Example of Group (top of page)
Example of Group (bottom of page)
Information: Mentors Group (2)
Discussions: Chat to Your Mentors!
Help: Frequently Asked Questions
Help: Frequently Asked Questions (Academic)
Help: Frequently Asked Questions (Social)
Important Dates: Calendar
Calendar: Example of Important Date
Resources: Useful Web Links
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Letter for new entrants
A dozen questions on Italy
A word from your Italian language tutor
In the future… Improve website (videomessages) Increase website usage by prospective students (over 20%) Recruit a student intern Support more “academic- orientated” events (modules advice etc.) Make the students more responsible for the scheme overall