Peer Mentors
The First-year Peer Mentors at Pueblo Community College play an integral part in aiding the Title V OPTICA Grant in its core mission of closing equity gaps for all first-year students.
Throughout a student’s first year at PCC, these seven students provide individualized support. This looks different for every student. To list just a few of their responsibilities: They help students develop individualized study and personal-success strategies and connect with vital campus resources, educate their peers about the technology available throughout their education, and lend a supportive ear when college gets tough.
One of the driving forces that makes the members of this group so successful is their willingness to share their cultural narratives. These narratives range anywhere from bilingual, first-generation students to single mom going back to school. The peer mentors have created a space for PCC students to be themselves and feel comfortable on campus.