MentorUP
About MentorUp
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MentorUP is a program for students with disabilities at 日韩精品, specifically for first and second year students with disabilities who would like to connect with an experienced student who also identifies as disabled. 聽 Mentoring provides a reciprocal relationship where mentors and mentees collaborate on ways to explore personal, academic, career and leadership goals with the support of campus resources. 聽 Mentees receive communication and/or meet on a regular basis with mentors; both are invited to programs and activities with a goal of increased inclusion of college students with disabilities.聽 MentorUP also focuses on career connections outside of Macalester to continue the thread of inclusivity and support in professional settings.
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MentorUP is beneficial for mentors/mentees in multiple ways. 聽It can provide support and guidance in an open and welcoming environment. 聽 Assist students in acclimating to and navigating the college environment.聽 Maybe most important MentorUp instill’s a sense of belonging and community with others who identify as disabled.聽 This is done by connecting with a mentor/mentee once a week and social gatherings suggested by Center for Disability Resources or outside of Macalester.
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MentorUP started in 2019 during a pandemic.聽 It was an opportunity for current students with disabilities to help support incoming or current students with disabilities who may need additional support聽 and connections virtually or in-person.聽聽In 2020, Macalester Center for Disability Resources was awarded a grant funded by the of the Saint Paul Foundation specifically focused on mentoring for students with disabilities at Mac.
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Consider applying to have a mentor for the upcoming academic year by completing an . Email us at [email protected]