Component	Description
Course prerequisites:	Junior/Senior Nutrition Major, successful completion of Introduction to the Nutrition Profession course, minimum 2.75 GPA, permission of instructor.
Course description:	One credit, pass/fail. Focus on developing skills in mentoring peers. Experiences under supervision of nutrition faculty member.
Course objectives:	To understand, develop and employ mentoring skills in assisting Introduction to the Nutrition Profession students in acclimation to the nutrition major and university. As a mentor, you should be able to: • describe the nutrition majors and career opportunities • demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality in interactions • understand and explain to others resources for academic success
Expectations for peer mentors:	• Socialization—create an informal setting for mentees to get to know each other • Orientation—familiarize mentees with University resources and procedures • Mentoring—share own experiences, guide mentees in completing assignments and provide support • Advising—demonstrate use of curriculum checksheet for selection of classes and encourage relationship with faculty advisor • Supervision—reinforce course policies • Instruction—teach mini-lecture to entire class (optional) • Coordination and Leadership—facilitate small group mentoring sessions at the end of every class • Role-Modeling—demonstrate the characteristics of an engaged learner
Requirements for a pass grade:	• Attend training session. • Attend all Introduction to the Nutrition Profession classes. • Act as a role model/mentor for group of no more than 10 students and facilitate small group discussions. • Be prepared for each class by carefully reviewing course and assignment requirements. Read all emails and postings in Sakai [course management system]. • Review assignments using criteria established by instructor and complete reviews within one week. • Demonstrate professional behavior and always respect confidentially. • Communicate weekly with course instructor.