Connection Mentors

Connection Mentors are student employees who work in the Center for Campus and Community Connections.

Connection Mentors:

• Help new students navigate college processes and adjust to college student life.
• Identify and address challenges and barriers to student success.
• Learn tips and tools for academic success (time management, goal setting, organizational skills, etc.) and share those with students.
• Build a network of support with college staff and faculty.
• Help students build their own network of support.
• Connect to helpful college and community resources.
• Attend assigned courses (predominantly courses for 1^st year students) and build relationships with faculty and students to develop plans to support student retention and success.
• Apply for state assistance programs through Ohio Job and Family Services.
• Model a commitment to serve, support, engage and inspire the Owens Community College community.