• Mentoring Program
• Access to Success Program
• Twenty First Century Scholars Program
• Minority Initiatives

Mentoring Program

The Mentoring Program is designed to serve any student enrolled at IU Southeast from first year students to students in graduate school who desire to be paired with and benefit from the relationship with a mentor. The Mentoring Program provides students assistance as they matriculate and make the transition through the various phases of their college career at Indiana University Southeast. It pairs students with volunteer mentors, faculty, staff, and alumni, who seek to provide guidance and establish positive student relationships. Mentors serve in various roles, are knowledgeable about the university, and are trained to appropriately refer students. Moreover, students are assisted in the development of their personal, academic, and career goals. Through this mentoring relationship, students identify with the university and feel connected to the campus community, which aids in student retention.

Access to Success

The Access to Success program is designed to assist students in successfully transitioning and completing their first year of college. Students eligible to participate in this program are first generation college students, minority students, Twenty-First Century Scholars, and adult student learners. Benefits of the Access to Success Program include: special credit for the First Year Seminar course by attending all fours sessions of the Collegiate Summer Institute summer bridge program. CSI provides students with early preparation and experience during the summer. Students receive a hands-on review of IU Southeast technology and visit various support services offices. Students also meet with academic advisors and career services to assist in the establishment of the students’ career paths. Other opportunities include exposure to campus culture, campus services, and university facilities. Students are paired with a Peer Mentor who assists in determining their personal goals and strategies for academic success. Students receive ongoing assistance during the first year at IU Southeast through engagement with the Center for Mentoring activities and events.

Twenty First Century Scholars Program

The IU Southeast Twenty-First Century Scholars Program is designed to assist Twenty-First Century Scholars enrolled at IU Southeast in their transition to college. There are two components to this program:

1. Mentoring Program which includes pairing and on-going interaction with Peer Mentors during the student’s first year at IU Southeast; and,
2. participation and leadership development through the Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society chapter for Twenty First Century Scholars and Underrepresented students at IU Southast.

Minority Initiatives