Student Mentors
Connect with first-year students, help them navigate college life, and make a positive impact every day. Gain leadership experience, meet new people, and be part of something meaningful. Contact us at 956.326.3380 for more information!
The Student Mentor Program at TAMIU supports the First-Year Experience by guiding incoming students through a successful transition to university life. Our experienced upper-class student mentors enhance learning by acclimating students to campus, developing academic and personal skills, and providing essential resources in a supportive environment.
You will meet with your mentor throughout your UNIV 1301 and UNIV 1302 courses.
Attendance and participation in mentor meetings is vital in both UNIV courses.
For more information on Student Mentors, please contact Program Specialist, Celeste Franco at 956.326.3380 or via email at: celeste.franco@tamiu.edu
Mentor Meeting Topics:
- e-Portfolio
- Registration
- SMART Goals
- Learning Styles
- Health & Wellness
- Career Exploration
- Time Management
Meeting Expectations & Grading
- 30-minute Sessions
- Mentor meetings = 15% of UNIV grade
- Attendance tracking
- 5 minutes late (full grade = 100)
- 6 - 10 minutes late (grade = 85)
- 11+ minutes late (no credit = 0)
- Emergencies/absences from meetings: 1-2 days in advance notice via email to assigned student mentor (if applicable)
Contact
Information
- Location: Sue & Radcliffe Killam Library, 1st Floor
- Phone: 956.326.4769
Celeste Franco
Program Specialist
Mathew Arambula
Major: Accounting
Brenda Armenta
Major: Double Major in Psychology & Criminal Justice
Melanie Barrera
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Psychology
Karen Castañeda Guerra
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Psychology
Tryana Cervantes
Major: Public Health
Zaira Montoya
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Pre-Law
Daniela Ramirez
Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology
Elizabeth Rodriguez
Major: Psychology
Isela Sanchez Diaz
Major: Criminal Justice
Alexis Escamilla
Major: Computer Engineering
Cassandra Gomez
Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology
Amy "Jack" Reyes
Major: Communications
Minor: Psychology
Luis Pazaran
Major: Finance
Valeria Gutierrez
Major: Music Education
(All-Level Certification)
Emma Garza
Major: Accounting
Victoria Esparza
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Studio Arts
Cynthia Hernandez
Major: Pre-Nursing
Mauro Ortega
Major: Engineering
Mariafernanda Boardman
Major: Marketing
Melinna Lopez
Major: Business Administration
Paulina Salazar
Major: Accounting
Fatima Zuniga
Major: Double Major in English & Psychology
Alisa Mendoza
Major: Communications
Minor: Studio Arts
Gerardo "Jerry" Romero
Major: Transportation & International Logistics
Johana Perez
Major: Sociology
Minor: Communications
Emiliano Fiscal Camacho
Major: Business Administration
Daniela Vigil
Major: Computer Engineering
Lizeth Gonzalez Bermea
Major: Pre- Nursing
Amsi Sanchez
Melanie Sepulveda
ACE - Academic Support
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library 1st Floor
956.326.4223