Second-Year Learning Communities Program

Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto

Application – Peer Mentor and Assistant Peer Mentor 2017-18

Section A: Applicant Information

Name:

Student #:

Program of Study:

Month and year of expected convocation (eg. May 2019):

Which role(s) are you applying for? PM / APM (Please indicate your preferences.)

Please give afternoon timeslots that you would be available for SLC sessions. SLCs will be held in regularly scheduled 90-minute sessions, biweekly from September to April.

Please list CSC courses you have completed:

In first year, were you in a FLC? YES / NO

Are you currently, or have you previously been on the FLC mentor team? YES / NO

If yes, please list the positions you’ve held and the stream

Section B: Questions

Please answer the following questions in the space provided. (Use 12pt font, 200 words max)

  1. From your own experience, what are two challenges and two opportunities that students typically encounter in 2nd year Computer Science?
  2. (Please write your answer here)
  1. Describe your experience with facilitating or leading student groups and events.Why would you be an ideal candidate of the role of a PM or APM?
  2. (Please write your answer here)
  1. What do you hope to gain from being a SLC PM/APM?
  2. (Please write your answer here)
  1. Faculty advisors are a huge part of the SLC team, how comfortable would you say you are around professors? How would you ensure that your professor is well integrated into your SLC group and sessions?
  2. (Please write your answer here)
  1. Why are you interested in promoting a supportive and welcoming environment forCS POSt students from diverse backgrounds?
  2. (Please write your answer here)
  1. What ideas do you have for activities that could help promote such an environment for second-year CS students?
  2. (Please write your answer here)

Section C: References

Please submit the contact information for two individuals who are in a good position to assess your suitability for this position. Please make sure you contact them ahead of time to tell them about this position and get their permission to serve as a referee.Do not submit reference letters.

Referee 1:

Name:

Phone:

Email:

Title/position:

Relationship:

Referee 2:

Name:

Phone:

Email:

Title/position:

Relationship:

Section D: Completion of Application

I have includeda copy of my resume, an unofficial transcript, and this application form to my email application, and ensure that all the information is correct.

I have read and understand the job description and expectations of a Peer Mentor and/or Assistant Peer Mentor in the SLC Program. I hereby declare that the information in this application is accurate. I understand that the information may be verified and a false statement may disqualify me from this position.

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