"MCLA provides a practical education that challenges students to develop themselves as thinkers, readers, writers, communicators, and problem solvers. Moreover, the MCLA liberal education prepares students for personal and professional success, helping students to comprehend the world and make informed self-directed decisions, preparing them for lives of civic responsibility."
2006-2007 Peer Advisor SWAT Team Students Working to Assist Transitions
The Peer Advising (SWAT: Students Working to Assist Transitions) Program is designed to act as a support unit for all First Year Students. The Peer Advising core is made up of upperclassmen students that have experience in college life and the knowledge about our campus. It is structured so that First Year Students will receive at least the following support:
2 Programs per semester designed to promote academic and college life success
Speakers on topics pertaining to college issues
3 Peer Advisor/Advisee interpersonal contacts per semester
Workshops and seminars focusing on student development
Special invitations to programs and functions
Hands on introduction to college life by Peer Advisors during First Days
This group of volunteers are dedicated to helping First Year Students succeed and find their path at MCLA. It is a great program that offers peer tutoring and peer support during one of the most difficult years for college students. Peer Advisors are required to make connections with other offices and departments across the campus as well as interact with Faculty members to ensure success for their advisees. Programs and resources are created by these connections and used throughout the year. Students are assigned to the Peer Advisors based on their major and co-curricular interests so that immediate connections can be fostered. If you have any questions or would like to know more about this program please feel free to contact Celia Norcross, Director of Student Development at Celia.Norcross@mlca.edu or by calling 413-662-5120.
