Peer Mentoring Registration Form

Adelaide Central School of Art’s Peer Mentoring Program is a peer-led academic assistance program, designed to help students understand key concepts and content within units and take steps towards study success.

To register your interest in becoming a Mentor or a Mentee, please complete this form. Once submitted, a staff member will contact you to discuss the next steps.

For questions about the program or assistance completing this form please contact Andrew Herpich, Student Liaison Officer: andrew.herpich@acsa.sa.edu.au or Monte Masi, Level 1 Coordinator: monte.masi@acsa.sa.edu.au

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About the Peer Mentoring Program

The Peer Mentoring Program is a flexible support system which brings together students from different year levels to form one-to-one mentoring relationships. The program helps first-year students settle into their studies and the school community, offering an informal way to meet other students while also receiving peer-led academic assistance.

Students undertaking Level 1 units at the school are paired with student mentors who have a record of high achievement in the BVA program, who understand its challenges and can share first-hand experience. After developing a peer mentoring support plan with staff, Peer Mentors and Mentees will regularly meet across the semester, either in person at the school or over email.

The peer mentoring program runs in both Semester 1 and 2. While the program is primarily designed to assist commencing BVA students who are undertaking Level 1 units, we welcome all students who would like to join the program.

Personal Details

First Name

Last Name

Preferred name

Phone Number

Email Address

Are you under 18 years of age?

Yes

Date of Birth +

Registration

I am registering as a:

Mentor

Mentee

Mentoring is a great way to develop your listening, communication and interpersonal skills through a structured and supported program. As a mentor you will engage with a positive and open attitude, and you should have an excellent understanding of the school’s Level 1 curriculum and services.

Peer Mentoring is a voluntary program which is flexible, confidential, and fits around your availability and preferences. You will gain recognition of your skills and experience through a certificate of participation upon completion of the mentorship.

Peer Mentors are expected to have the following basic competencies:

Good knowledge of the school curriculum, facilities and existing support services
High level communication skills, including cross-cultural sensitivity and active listening
Professionalism, including punctuality and awareness of boundaries

Eligibility

Please confirm that you satisfy the following criteria to become a Mentor:

I am currently enrolled in as a student in the ADVA, BVA or BVA (Hons) at Adelaide Central School of Art

Yes

I have completed one semester of full-time study or part-time equivalent (4 x Level 1 units) with a Credit average

Yes

I have one or more full-time semesters remaining before completing my degree

Yes

I agree to participate in a compulsory induction and preparation session before commencing the peer mentorship

Yes

Unfortunately you are not eligible to become a mentor at this time.

Please contact Andrew Herpich, Student Liaison Officer (andrew.herpich@acsa.sa.edu.au), or Monte Masi, Level 1 Coordinator (monte.masi@acsa.sa.edu.au), if you have any questions.

Please tell us about your mentoring interests. What would you like to mentor a student in based upon your skills and experience?
You can list subject areas (e.g. painting, art history & theory), specific units (e.g. Drawing 1.1), and/or broader study related skills (research, time management)

Being a mentee is a great opportunity to gain a supportive network in the first year of your degree. It gives you the opportunity to gain direct assistance from someone who has successfully completed the first year of the Bachelor of Visual Art program, who understands the challenges involved in tertiary study. As a mentee you will:

Review unit material and improve different study skills
Develop a network of supportive peers
Increase your awareness of student support services
Gain a sense of belonging at the school