Peer-Team Mentoring Approach for American Indian Students: Enhancing Academic and Personal Skills to Promote High School Graduation and College Credentialing
South Central College
Background
South Central College is constructing a program that pairs American Indian students attending SCC with American Indian students who are attending local area high schools. Through a peer mentoring approach, both mentors and mentees gain benefits through a relationship that builds a shared sense of growth and determination as both parties strive to succeed in their respective schools.
Type of Grant Received through Minnesota State Innovation Funding
Small Seed Grant – $8,971
Contact
Minnesota State faculty, staff, and administrators interested in applying for an innovation funding grant can visit the Innovation Funding SharePoint (log in using StarID@MinnState.edu) to find more information and applications.