Small Groups 

 

Who Leads Small Groups?

The Small Group Program is a collection of First-Generation College Students serving as Peer Mentors focused on supporting first-year at UD students and all first-generation students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a university environment. Students from all grades are welcomed and encouraged to participate with the goal of cultivating a greater sense of community and belonging among new students at UD as they transition into college life.

What are the Small Groups Meetings?

This semester we plan to offer a variety of group meetings: The First-Gen Roundtable and Campus to Career mentors will host a couple of discussion/workshop events per semester and will have office hour meetings with mentees all over campus. The 1 on 1 Peer Mentors will schedule meetings with mentees to talk about study skills, Optimal Work, and life on campus.  

The purpose of these meetings will be to offer small group participants a chance to build genuine and trusting relationships with their peer mentors. Our mentors are not necessarily themselves the experts in many of these topics, but they are fully equipped to guide students to any campus resources they may need.

How do Small Group Members get involved in the Community?

All small group participants are encouraged to do community service, and we are happy to help them find opportunities in the DFW area.