“Before I attended Honors Colloquium, I hadn’t even considered UT Austin as a college choice. Three years later, it is the best experience of my life. I want to give back.”
-Student mentor and former Colloquist
Student Mentors
Student mentors serve as resources for Honors Colloquium attendees. They provide perspective on academic and campus life, conduct small group meetings and discussions, lead Colloquium activities, perform administrative tasks, and enforce university and Colloquium policies, among other duties.
Participation is from July 18-21. Mentors are also required to attend an orientation meeting on May 7 or 8, or at an alternative time arranged by University Honors Center staff.
Mentors receive remuneration for their service, the details of which will be confirmed upon hiring.
Qualifications
We seek current UT Austin undergraduates with excellent communication skills, knowledge of campus resources, and group facilitation skills. Additionally, candidates must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the university.
Due to the intense and interactive nature of the position, candidates must be available for the duration of Honors Colloquium. Mentors will be required to check in to Jester Center before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, and will work continuously through 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 21. Mentors must remain on site in Jester Center and be on-call throughout the Colloquium unless attending an approved class or performing a Colloquium mentor duty elsewhere on campus. Those who plan to attend summer school must understand that mentors will not be excused for class during the following times:
- Wednesday, July 18, 1 – 7 p.m.
- Thursday, July 19, 2 p.m. – midnight
- Friday, July 20, 4 p.m. – midnight
- Saturday, July 21, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Mentors who wish to be excused during the allowed times must request permission in writing and receive approval from Colloquium staff.
Application Instructions
Our application deadline has been extended to Friday, April 6, 2012
Candidates will apply online in two steps:
- Part 1 requires educational and biographical information, including listing two references.
- Part 2 requires the submission of three short essay responses and a professional resume. You must complete part 1 of the application in order to access part 2.
