Serving Our Students

The SOS program is sponsored by the Multicultural Affairs Office. With hope that through personal interaction with peer mentors, first year students will develop positive academic and social characteristics that will enable them to better adjust to the college environment. Mentors will establish an ongoing relationship with the mentees in order to counsel, suggest, encourage and aid their connections to Rhodes.

I. To facilitate a successful transition to Rhodes for students of color
II. Reduce isolation of students of color
III. Increase retention of students of color
IV. Enhance the overall quality of life at Rhodes for students of color
V. Increase the graduation rate of students of color

Structure

• Two mentors per four first-year students
• Encouraging cross-cultural interaction, understanding and exchange
• Faculty and staff liaisons to conduct monthly workshops
• Alumni allies to provide career shadowing opportunities, facilitate workshops and contribute financial support

Get to know this the 2008-2009 SOS Mentors!

Click here for the interest form! Fill it out and return it to the Multicultral Affairs Office, located in the lower level of Briggs.

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