Mission and Purpose

The Navigators Program provides experiences and resources to navigate college, cultivate community and create social justice leaders. Students will receive one-on-one mentorship meetings, build on existing skills and passions, receive support and resources, and connect with a community of like-minded leaders.

Benefits
  • Students are able to develop their leadership skills through hosted events and mentor check-ins
  • Students will develop their knowledge of social justice theories and models
  • $1000 scholarship ($500 per semester pending the successful completion of all requirements)

Mentees

Qualifications
  • 1st & 2nd year, or transfer students enrolled in at least 6 credits
  • Availability to attend three to four events throughout the semester
  • 2.5 GPA
  • Social justice interest and/or experience

Mentor

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3rd or 4th year students (60+ college credits or graduate students with leaderships experience) enrolled in at least 6 credits
  • Availability to attend three to four events throughout the semester
  • 2.5 GPA
  • Social justice interest or experience working with social justice centered work
  • Ability to: manage workflow, set and hold constructive mentorship 1:1 meetings

Mentee & Mentor Application 24-25

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Is a current student with less than 60 college credit with social justice interest/experience
  • Utilizes resources and attend events
  • Attends monthly check-ins with mentors
  • Works to create a thoughtful reflection and/or innovative social justice project

  • Holds 60+ college credits or graduate students with leadership experience
  • Contributes 3-5 hours weekly
  • Has previous mentoring experience or mentor programs participation
  • Maintains regular contact with mentees and mentor advisor
  • Reports to Navigators Program Manager
  • Assists in leading, planning, or facilitating up to one event per month with SLL Office

  • Provides training and professional development via weekly via weekly 1:1 mentor supervision
  • Shares resources and communication between Service Learning and Leadership and Navigators
  • Recruits Navigators, tracks progress, submits roster for disbursement and tracks accountability for CSUN sponsorship
  • Ensures accountability of all members of the program

More Information Contact

Stine Odegard
Assistant Director for Service, Learning and Engagement-Learning
stine.odegard@unlv.edu