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Mentoring, Academics, Scholarship and Achievement Initiative (MASAI)

Illinois State University works to create a small school environment where students receive the support and assistance they need. Diversity Advocacy, a unit of the Dean of Students Office, offers a program which seeks to help accomplish this goal: Mentoring, Academics, Scholarships & Achievement Initiative (MASAI). 

The mission of the MASAI mentoring program is to assist in the retention of students who identify as first generation, low income or historically underrepresented at Illinois State University.

Through MASAI, first-year and transfer students are paired with upper-class students who serve as mentors and role models. During the fall semester, mentors assist mentees with academic work, help them get involved in the campus community and organizations, assist with their transition into the University culture, and provide information about campus resources.

MASAI gives you:

* Individualized attention from a peer mentor dedicated to your success
* Access to academic support and resources
* Opportunities for social and cultural activities
* Opportunities for leadership development and involvement
* Exposure to faculty and staff committed to your academic achievement and personal success

Expectations of MASAI participants:

* A commitment to academic success
* Meet regularly with your MASAI mentor
* Schedule consistent study hours
* Attend monthly cultural and educational programs
* Be excited about being a REDBIRD!

Mentors:

Interested in mentoring transfer or first year students? Diversity Advocacy is looking for YOU! Learn more about MASAI mentor expectations and position requirements.

Mentor applications and letters of recommendation are due April 3, 2013 by 4:30 p.m.

Mentees

First-year and transfer students interested in being mentored through MASAI

email Angela Davenport, Diversity Advocacy Coordinator at MASAI.

Interested in keeping up with what's going on with MASAI? Follow us @MASAI_ISU.