TIPS (Transfer Integration Program for Psychology Students)Mentoring Opportunities
More information about TIPS can be found HERE
The Psychology Department is recruiting mentors for its new TIPS Program. TIPS is designed to help
current new transfer PSYC Terps learn......
-How to adjust effectively to the increased pace, size, and rigor of UMD psychology courses
-How to understand the differences in study and teaching approaches between the two year community college and UMD
-How to establish one on one connections with instructors and psychology advising staff in the more group oriented environment of UMD
-How to develop successful study strategies for specific psychology major requirements
-How to seek out and secure experiential learning opportunities such as research and internships
Mentor Responsibilities:-Attend and participate in monthly "lunch and learn" events (one hour per month)
-Lead group mentee activities/discussions during "lunch and learn" events
-Communicate at least two status checks per month with mentee as to academic challenges and transitional issues they may be experiencing
-Help mentees develop a proactive approach to their academic and social experience within the department of psychology community
-Encourage, invite, and co-attend psychology department events
Mentor Eligibility:
-Psychology Major
-Transferred from a Maryland Community College
-At least one semester completed at UMD
-Minimum 2.7 GPA
How To Apply:
If interested please email resume and a short statement of interest to Steve Young, Academic Advisor at syoung17@umd.edu In subject line of email type "Prospective TIPS Mentor."
