DIGs
DIG is an acronym for what?
Dolphin Interest Group
What is an intervention?
It is what happens between you as a mentor and your students or their families. It is how you impact them, how you help us achieve our Collective Impact. It is proactive action to help move students on the path towards academic success.
(Anything along these lines is acceptable)
What is one requirement that all EPM have of their UNIV class?
They all must attend class sessions, provide a syllabus for the students, and facilitate at least twice per semester.
Any of the above answers is acceptable.
Friday, August 24th at 5 PM is the preferred deadline but definitely by the first day of your UNIV class.
EPM is an acronym for what?
Embedded Peer Mentor
What is the information requested in a DIG formation survey?
Name, major, availability, email, and cell phone number.
In what ways can you enhance the learning of your mentees?
By utilizing Facilitation and High Impact Practice Engagement Techniques.
When is the UNIV class reflection due?
Due after each UNIV class session
What type of syllabus are needed at the end of the semester?
One that EPMs create in the beginning of semester and a final of what actually happened
How many different types of EPMs do we have in PEEPs?
5: UNs, RAs, TEAs, UEAs, and PASCs
What is the optimal number of students per DIG group?
4 to 5 students/mentees per group
What types of interventions do Embedded Peer Mentors do?
UNIV course, DIG meetings, & 1:1 meetings w/ students
The Syllabus and the DIG formation survey.
What logistical information is found on the syllabus?
Name, email, phone number, office location, and office hours.
How often do EPM's have training meetings during the semester?
Weekly, unless we notify you of a cancellation.
What is needed for your first DIG?
For which type of intervention is a Lesson Plan required?
DIG meetings and UNIV course facilitation.
What are some (choose 3) do's and don'ts for in class behaviors?
Attend Class, Be On Time, Come to Class Prepared, Unpack Before Class / Pack After, Practice Common Courtesy, Watch What You Say,Respect Your Faculty Partner, Sleeping in Class is Not Acceptable, Respect the Facilities, and Utilize Facilitation and High Impact Practice Engagement Techniques.
What is the purpose of the syllabus?
The primary purpose is to have an organized outline of the different topics and activities to be conducted intentionally throughout the semester.
What is in the PEEP Tool Shed?
Tool kits!
When are the DIG reflections due?
They are due by 5:00 pm each Friday of the week they were conducted.
Can the focused conversation be used for interventions?
YES!!!
What should you do if you can't make it to a class session? (i.e. because you are sick)
Notify your faculty partner and your supervisor.
Besides logistical information, what other information can be found on the syllabus?
Description of the program, the goals, the DIG groups description, UNIV student activities, and resources.
In what capacity do EPMs serve as?
They serve as student leaders, liaisons between faculty and students, academic coaches, peer advisors and peer mentors, co-curricular learning community leads, and student support services specialists.