Student Mentors
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 1201 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:
- SMART Goals
- e-Portfolio
- Time Management
- Learning Styles
- Career Exploration
- Health & Wellness
- Registration
Meeting Expectations & Grading
- 30-minute Sessions
- Mentor meetings are worth 15% of UNIV grade
- Attendance tracking
- 5 minutes late (full grade = 100)
- 6-19 minutes late (grade = 85)
- 20 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 and Radcliffe Killam Library, 1st Floor
- Phone: 956.326.4769
- Email: mentoring@tamiu.edu
Celeste Franco
Program Specialist
Andrea Gutierrez
Major: Elementary Education
Anel Espinoza
Major: Pre-Nursing
Ashley Niño
Major: Art
Belmaris Veliz
Major: Mathematics
Brenda Armenta
Major: Psychology
Carolina Hinojosa
Major: Education
Daniela Ramirez
Major: Psychology
Daniel Trapero Serrallonga
Major: Computer Engineering
Elizabeth Rodriguez
Major: Psychology
Isela Sanchez Diaz
Major: Criminal Justice
Ismael Milo Juarez
Major: Sociology
Jannelli Barrera
Major: Elementary Education
Jema Rebeles
Major: Chemistry
Kandy Jacinto
Major: Psychology
Lily Moreno
Major: Psychology
Marie Pineda
Major: Psychology
Mathew Arambula
Major: Computer Engineering
Melanie Barrera
Major: Criminal Justice
Nahomi Garcia
Major: Public Health
Ricardo Johnson
Major: Biology
Toby Ramos
Major: Art (All Level Certification)
Zaira Montoya
Major: Criminal Justice
Danna Proa
Major: Biology
Jesse Soto
Major: Psychology
University College - Student Mentors
Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library, 1st Floor
mentoring@tamiu.edu | 956.326.4769 (GROW)