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Frequently
asked questions about becoming a NJ
GEAR UP Mentor
Mentors
should be able to demonstrate the importance of academic performance
to
CHAMP/GEAR UP students. For more information about becoming a NJ GEAR
UP Mentor you can contact Kilpatry Nunez, NJ GEAR UP Assistant State
Coordinator,
by phone at (609) 341-3807
or by e-mail at knunez@che.state.nj.us
or contact us at CHAMP/GEAR UP Program directly at (856) 756-5400
or thomas@camden.rowan.edu
Administered
by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education
Funded
by the United States Department of Education
Q1:
What is NJ GEAR UP?
NJ
GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs)
offers educational support and assistance to middle and high school
students to help them prepare for and enroll in a college or university.
Q2:
What’s a Mentor?
A
mentor is a caring adult who agrees to spend time with a young person
to help him or her make good decisions about life.
Q3:
What does a NJ GEAR UP Mentor do?
A
NJ GEAR UP mentor share his/her college experience to show the importance
of saying in school and the hard work it takes.
Q4:
Who can become a NJ GEAR UP Mentor?
Anyone
who is a college student enrolled either part-time or full-time.
Q5:
What do mentors get from the relationship?
Mentors
can gain satisfaction and fulfillment by working with GEAR UP student
who need their help. In addition mentor will be paid an hourly wage.
Q6:
How often do NJ GEAR UP Mentors and
GEAR UP students meet?
Mentors
and students meet for at lease five hours a week. This time is flexible.
Q7:
How long am I required to stay with the program?
Mentors
make an initial six-month commitment.
Q8:
What activities will a NJ GEAR UP Mentor participate in?
Mentors
will participate in CHAMP activities such as college visits, school
tutoring, and Saturday academic instruction. Mentors will also participate
in student reward activities such as skiing, bowling, and skating.
Q9:
Are the activities supervised or unsupervised?
Mentors
will participate in CHAMP activities such as college visits, school
tutoring, and Saturday academic instruction. Mentors will also participate
in student reward activities such as skiing, bowling, and skating.
Q10:
How old are GEAR UP student?
GEAR
UP students are 12-18
years old.
Q11:
Why must I undergo a criminal background check?
It
is to protect NJ GEAR UP students from adults who might harm them or
have an adverse affect on the program.
Q12:
What are the characteristics of a good mentor?
A
good mentor is someone who is responsible, patient, persistent, a good
listener, reliable and consistent.
Q13:
What happens if I transfer to a different
college
or university?
You
are allowed to continue the mentoring relationships depending upon your
time.
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