What Is the Elon Academy?

What is the Elon Academy?

The Elon Academy is a multi-year college preparatory academic enrichment program for academically talented high school students in Alamance County who have a financial need and/or no family history of college. The year-round program combines three intensive four-week residential experiences at Elon University in the summers prior to the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades with a variety of academic, enrichment and college planning activities during the school year. Elon Academy continues to provide support for scholars through college graduation.

What is the Goal of the Elon Academy?

To engage scholars in challenging curricular, co-curricular, and cultural experiences to ensure that they get the essential resources that they need to lead productive, fulfilling lives. This will include the interpersonal skills and sense of self-worth that will position them to succeed in institutions of higher education and to become active members of and leaders in their communities and beyond.

What is the role of the Elon Academy CAT or Senior CAT Mentor?

All Elon Academy CAT Mentors are current Elon University students. Elon Academy mentors serve as role models for the Elon Academy scholars through interaction inside and outside of organized programming. Elon Academy mentors conduct a minimum of three individualized face-to-face meetings with scholars per semester, serve as assistants during the once monthly Saturday Programs, and keep Elon Academy Administrative Staff informed about student success and challenges via online reporting and regularly scheduled meetings. CAT Mentors are typically assigned anywhere from six to eight scholar mentees. CAT Mentors are paid at a starting rate of $9 per hour. Additionally, CAT Mentors are reimbursed for any gas or food purchases made in support of their role as a CAT Mentor.

What are the benefits of being an Elon Academy mentor?

 An opportunity to inspire local high students to achieve their dreams of attending college no matter their financial background  Valuable experience for your future career  Experience working with diverse populations  Extremely flexible hours (CAT Mentors set their own hours)

Who would be an ideal candidate for a position as a mentor for the Elon Academy?

Someone who …

 … is a current Elon University student  … is academically solid  … is an empathetic and active listener  … is organized and manages time well  … is willing to go the extra mile to ensure the success of the Elon Academy and the students  … can communicate well, is organized, and is flexible/patient when working with high school age students  … is a celebrator of diversity Required materials should be submitted for review. Please submit the following materials promptly:

 Completed Application (see attached)  A Cover Letter discussing your relevant experiences and academic success  A Résumé  Elon University Transcript (unofficial copy from Ontrack is acceptable)  A list of three references (2 references must be from an Elon University faculty/staff member. Please do not provide letters of recommendation)

All materials should be submitted through email or delivered to:

John Pickett Elon Academy Assistant Director of Scholar Support Office Phone: 336-278-6110 Email: [email protected] Office Location: Mooney 207 in The Center for Access and Success, 3rd Floor of Mooney

All materials should be submitted to John Pickett by Friday, March 31st 2017 at 5pm. COLLEGE ACCESS TEAM MENTOR APPLICATION

First Name: ______Last Name:______Date: ______

Mailing Address: ______Phone: ______

Email: ______Major: ______Minor: ______

Status at Elon University: Freshman Sophomore  Junior  Senior Other (explain)______

Do you speak Spanish? Yes No If so, at what level?Beginner Intermediate Advanced

What is your 7-digit Student ID Number?: ______

Which semesters do you expect to be available to mentor?  Fall ‘17  Spring ‘18  Both

Are you Title IX Trained by Elon University? Yes/No/Unsure

Please provide three references that can speak to your abilities for this position. At least two of these should be Elon University Faculty or Staff:

Name: ______Relationship: ______E-mail: ______Phone/Other Contact: ______

Please provide any other information that might be useful to us (feel free to attach paper).