SUCCESS Peer Mentors

Who We Are

Peer Mentors are upper-class students at TWU who have a genuine interest in mentoring incoming students and assisting in their transition and retention to TWU. Mentors are critical in the overall success of the program and are held to a high standard. Benefits of being a peer mentor include programming experience, mentoring experience, working in a team/staff environment, as well as opportunities to develop communication and leadership skills.

General Qualifications

• Maintain a 2.75 minimum GPA from the time of application and through the end of the Spring 2011 semester; 3.0 preferred.
• Must be classified as a junior or senior by August 2013
• Maintain a good academic and disciplinary standing with the University throughout the program.
• First Generation College Students preferred 

Recruitment for Peer Mentors begins in the spring semester of the academic year.

2012-2013 SUCCESS Peer Mentors

Christine Aranda (past SUCCESS mentee)
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Carrollton, TX

Addie Blackshure (past SUCCESS mentee)
Classification: Junior
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Houston, TX

Crescenda Ekwere (past SUCCESS mentee and mentor)
Classification: Senior
Major: Social Work
Hometown: Dallas, TX

Nakela Gosson-Gatlin (past SUCCESS mentee)
Classification: Junior
Major: History and Business Marketing
Hometown: Rowlett, TX

Jorge Herrera
Classification: Senior
Major: Health Studies, Pre-Masters in Health Care Administration
Hometown: Houston, TX

Jillian Morales
Classification: Senior
Major: Health Studies
Hometown: Temple, TX

Nneka Nweke
Classification: Junior
Major: Psychology with Pre-Medicine Emphasis
Hometown: Houston, TX

Leticia Vargas
Classification: Junior
Major: Social Work
Hometown: Dallas, TX

For More Information, Contact:

Michelle Buggs
Assistant Director
Office of Intercultural Services
Jones Hall, Suite 200
(940) 898-3679
intercultural@twu.edu