CSS Mentor Role Requirements
CSS Mentors must:
- Currently enrolled in any major/school on the TCNJ campus (graduate/undergraduate)
- Be in good academic and financial standing
- Adhere to the TCNJ Student Conduct, Title IX, Academic Integrity and AVI policies
- Demonstrate upstanding social and academic skills
- Show a willingness to support different types of mentoring experiences
- Commit to arriving on time and to being prepared to engage with the student/employer/faculty
- follow CCS communication policies/requirements based on mentoring role(s)
- Attend trainings and meetings based mentoring role(s)
- Commit to full semester support
- Have a Current Drives License (only if applicable with mentor role)
CCS Mentoring Experiences
Here are some brief examples of what CSS mentors may experience.
Academic Knowledge
Support CCS students by providing access and guidance to college-level and CCS curriculum to students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Academic mentors vary in day -to -day roles including: Student Academic Coach, CCS Course Teaching Assistant, and/or Group Study Elective Mentor. Mentors supporting this area will receive training, coaching and support from the CCS Academic Coordinator.
Career Readiness
Support CCS students at on campus field placements and/or off campus internships. Assist with task analysis, job related accommodations/modifications and social skills development. Mentors supporting this area will receive training, coaching and support from the CCS Vocational Coordinator.
Student Life
Support CCS students in becoming part of TCNJ’s “fiber” through meaningful and active participation in clubs, organizations, recreational sports and all that embodies being a TCNJ Lion. Mentors supporting this area will receive training, coaching and support from the CCS Student Life Coordinator.