The Peer Mentor & Leadership Development program is designed to enhance the educational experience of minority students at Joliet Junior College.  The program is a comprehensive retention initiative designed to target African American, Asian American, Latino/a, and Native American students in their transition to JJC.  Its curriculum is designed to create a friendly and supportive environment for minority students and their families by connecting them to successful student leaders.

Peer mentors serve as a resource and assist incoming minority students  with first-year transitional issues by providing support in integrating students into the college community.  Peer mentors are required to meet with their assigned mentees on a one-on-one basis and attend educational and leadership activities.

Peer Mentor Criteria:

• Nominees must be currently enrolled at Joliet Junior College.

• Nominees must have a 2.5 GPA.

• Nominees must complete a comprehensive training program.

• Nominees must be in good standing with the college.

• Peer mentor compensation: $250 per semester

• If you are an incoming first-year or transfer student enrolled at Joliet Junior College and seek assistance and support from a peer mentor, complete the following mentee application and return it to the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.
   
• Mentee Application     Word  |  PDF
   
• If you are faculty/staff, or a student and would like to nominate a student to serve as a peer mentor, please complete the nomination form and return it to the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.
   
• Peer Mentor Nomination Form  Word |  PDF
   
• Peer Mentor Application      Word    |   PDF

Joliet Junior College
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
Michelle Roman, Director
Office:D-1018
Phone: (815) 280-6680
FAX: (815) 280-6686