Apply to be a mentor Mentee interest form
Support for Incoming Black Students (SIBS) is a year-long, student-led, peer mentorship program that prioritizes holistic well-being, retention, and success of University of Michigan students of any race/ethnicity, who are interested in issues that affect the Black community. Interested first-year and transfer students will be paired with an actively engaged mentor (upper-level student).
The goal of SIBS is to cultivate a supportive community and engaging experiences, as well as to provide intentional mentorship and educational opportunities. This includes personal, social, academic, and professional development that contributes to a fulfilling first-year experience.
How it works
- Incoming and/or first year students submit their interest for SIBS, and interested mentors fill out a separate application.
- Incoming and/or first-year students are paired with a mentor (Big SIB) who assists them with their transition to campus and college life at U-M.
- Mentors and mentees agree attend some required events and check in with each other at least monthly.
Benefits
- Monthly events that provide social and networking opportunities to engage with fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni
- Access to the support and resources of the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs
- Up-to-date information about active student organizations, university programs, and campus events
- Opportunities to strengthen your skills as a student leader and young professional in academia
- Increased understanding of your identities and those of others
- Work that involves uplifting experiences from the lens of race and ethnicity
Mentee/mentor expectations
- Attend the SIBS fall kick-off event in September
- Attend the SIBS Speed Matching event to help us pair you with the best Big SIB for you!
- Attend SIBS monthly scheduled events
- Attend the end-of-semester celebration(s) in December and April
- Maintain contact with your Big/Little SIB (meet at least twice a month)
- Enjoy being a Wolverine!
Apply to be a mentor or mentee
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Have any questions?
If you have questions or are interested in joining SIBS, please contact MESA program manager Jamie Carter ([email protected]), (734)763-9044. You can also email the SIBS core team at [email protected].