This program aims to produce rewarding learning experiences for first-year students, help them overcome difficulties and create a sense of community
The Griffith Architecture, Industrial Design and Planning Mentoring Program was developed to help students gain support from each other while being mentored throughout their first year study, especially in the early weeks.
As part of the program, commencing students connect with experienced student mentors, who can provide practical guidance and understanding, help navigate university systems, promote learning and social events, and generally help students settle into the university and studio environment.
Peer mentoring programs bring significant benefits to both mentors and mentees. In particular, students can attain a higher level of academic achievement and are more likely to complete and pass first-year courses.
Mentoring program benefits
If you're a commencing student, our mentoring program can benefit you with:
- an increased sense of belonging
- an increased understanding of first-year courses and assessment expectations
- an opportunity to become more actively involved in your own learning experience
- an opportunity to explore different approaches to using individual study time
- an opportunity to form a support network to help you become a confident and independent learner.
Peer mentors
Our peer mentors:
- are highly engaged and motivated second to fifth-year students
- have attended university provided peer mentor training
- are heavily involved in the Orientation Program and First-Year Studios
- provide support to commencing students both in the undergraduate and masters programs.
Program coordinators
To find out more about this program, please contact the peer mentor program coordinator:
Janet Crowe
Program Support Officer
Mentoring roles
Learn more about the roles within our mentoring programs at Griffith, and discover associated benefits and resources.
