Deadlines/Duties
When is the Activity Log due?
Monday by 5:00pm
Who is the mentor for ACCT/ENGR/CSCI/EDUC?
General discussion of an issue or topic by the group. Individual members are free to contribute or not contribute.
Group Discussion
Who can you ask if you need session materials, such as expo markers, graph paper, or a laptop?
Any of the mentors.
True or False: Leaders can claim a maximum of the number of hours they were hired for (unless approved by a supervisor).
Example: If a leader is hired for 10 hours (per week), they can claim a maximum of 10 hours each week.
True
Where do you document if you contact students due to 2 consecutive absences?
The 'Email Tab' on the same excel file where you document attendance
Who are the Mentors for CHEM (both campuses)?
Edinburg: Caleb Lucio and Jessica Mathew
Brownsville: Rebecca Leal and Danira Sosa
Group members work on an assignment or project individually and then share their results with a partner.
Think/Pair/Share
What is the name of the form you fill out when you need to take a day off (non-emergency)? and where can this form be found online?
Day-off request form, can be found under 'Resources' on Blackboard (physical copy can be received from mentors or supervisors)
True or False: The correct format when sending emails to students is:
CC: Supervisors, Mentors, and Students
False:
Cc: Respective Mentors
Bcc: All Students
When is PLTL Attendance Due?
Monday-Thursday Session (before 5:00pm) due Thursday by 5:00pm
Thursday Sessions (after 5:00pm) & Friday Sessions by 5:00pm
Who are the Mentors for MATH (both campuses)?
Edinburg: Joselyn Rodriguez, Nancy Navarro, Allison Cabrera, and Kaila Martinez
Brownsville: Abigail Lozano, Teresa Padilla and Summer Sosa
Group members work with a partner on an assignment or discussion topic.
Turn to a partner
If a room is locked, who should you contact?
University Police
What should be written on the board at the beginning of the session for students to be able to see throughout the session?
Leader's email and office hours. Tutoring lab information could also be provided.
What do you do if you need to change your office hours for an unexpected reason that week?
You contact your mentors to explain why you need to change them and the days you are changing them to that week. Once your mentor approves it then you are able to inform your students.
Who are the Mentors for A&P and Biology (both campuses)?
Edinburg: Montserrat Barreto and Jennifer Alvarez
Brownsville: Rebekah Schlatter
One person in the group is asked to present on a topic or review material for the group and then lead the discussion for the group.
Assigned Discussion Leader
If you cannot remember how to submit your timecard through PeopleSoft, what (online) resource can you consult?
'How to submit timecard on PeopleSoft under 'Resources' on PCL-STEM Blackboard.
By when should you request a makeup meeting?
Thursday by 5:00pm
When are timecards normally due?
The 15th and the last day of every month
Who are the Supervisors and which programs do they cover?
Hector Leal: MATH ED/BR
Sabrina Herrera: CHEM,A&P,BIOL ED/BR
Marilyn Rodriguez: ENGR,CSCI,EDUC,ACCT ED/BR
Group participants are divided into smaller groups for discussion.
Clusters
Who provides Transportation services around campus?
VOLT
Who are the Program Assistants (both Campuses)?
ED: Betsy Abraham
BR:Kimbherley Medina