Become a Student Learning Mentor
The Drop In space is a peer study and writing support program that is open to all students studying at UTAS. Mentors are not tutors. Their role is to facilitate students to develop their own study and writing skills, to pass on tips for success, and share strategies.
Student learning Drop In sessions might involve:
- explaining steps in planning an essay;
- helping a student develop research skills;
- providing comments on the structure of a student's essay plan;
- commenting on a paragraph of their writing; and
- referring students to other sources of support.
Our role is not to do the work for fellow students, answer content questions, or proofread.
Student Learning Mentors need to:
- attend training,
- facilitate sessions,
- attend Mentor meetings, for ongoing collaborative development and debriefing, and
- collect data for evaluation.
Applicants for these positions should have:
- a high level of academic success,
- good communication skills,
- patience,
- an interest in assisting other students, and
- a willingness to work as part of a team developing our own understanding and skills.
Applications for the following academic year open in early October and close late-October. More information regarding applying for a SLM position will be provided in September.
