William James Mentoring Program

The William James Mentorship Program is geared toward helping psychology students succeed in their undergraduate career and preparing them for the world of psychology post-graduation. The program is designed in two parts: group activities and individual mentoring. Through both mediums, students can make strong social connections and receive personalized assistance in achieving academic and vocational success.

At group activities, psychology students socialize with other psychology students to practice networking skills and develop friendships. This enables students a better chance of success in within the psychology major through building a solid social support network. Activities are oriented towards future-building, social fun, and service.

Individual mentoring takes place according to the personal schedules of mentors and mentees. The purpose of this aspect of the William James program is to give students who are knowledgeable in the psychology major the opportunity to help new or struggling students. When it comes to their assigned mentee, mentors are responsible for providing faith and academic support, guidance for campus resources, connecting students to career and networking opportunities, and guiding mentees towards success in the psychology program according to its target outcomes. Mentors represent the psychology department by acting responsibly and assisting any students who are not their mentee in finding resources and obtaining general information about the psychology department.

Group activities are held once a month. They are not limited to students in the mentorship program but are geared specifically towards psychology students. The activities are planned and carried out by mentor volunteers. Each semester, there is at least one social activity and one service activity. The specifics of these activities are decided by a council of mentors.

Activities are conducted according to pre-determined dates on the program’s semester calendar. Included on this calendar will be the dates of activities, trainings, and meetings involving the program. This is distributed to all mentors, sent in an email to all psych majors, and there will be a copy in the psychology department office.

To receive text notifications about upcoming activities and program announcements, text “@wjprogram” to 81010.