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Second-Year Student Program

An integrated program for second-year Psychology students taking their PSY 200 course, an introduction to the Psychology major, including potential career paths in the field. Students enrolled in PSY 200 will automatically be partnered with a peer mentor as part of their grade in the course. Students will meet their Peer Mentor throughout the semester and complete at least one individual meeting, along with a group meeting, and an end-of-semester completion survey.

• “We all need support, and I think this program nails it! Interning here, I was not only able to support my sophomore mentees, but I was able to get support from my peers as well! This program is essential to COLA students at any grade standing, and I love it!” - Angelina Daniels, Second-Year Peer Mentor, Psychology
• “I’ve been able to build confidence in myself, knowing that I can reach out for help when needed and not feel any sort of judgement or insecurity because my mentor was in the same position I was years before as well. It's great having someone backing you up and wanting to help you succeed.” - Alizia Valentin, Second-Year Mentee, Psychology

Warrior Queen Project: A Women's Empowerment Mentorship Program

This endeavor with , and in collaboration with Swati Bhise, is to create a voice, expressing determination, boldness, resilience, and creating a sisterhood community. This program is strategically created to support folks that identify as women. By the completion of this program, mentees would be able to clearly share their history and those who impacted them, clearly outline their plans for the future and how they plan to empower others along the way.

Generously sponsored by the Bhise Family.

• “My experience in the WQP was a memorable and joyful experience, I was so honored that I was able to be a part of this wonderful program. When I first joined, I thought it would be a nice opportunity for me to meet others and I could become more involved. However, throughout this journey, I was able to gain so much valuable insight from my fellow warrior queens and our speakers. There was a speaker who once said something so profound and impactful that I still think of it to this day and it has become a personal mantra of mine. She said something along the lines of how you always think you can't get through this or that you can't do it, but you always end up overcoming it and you always will. I think that this saying is a good illustration of what it means to be empowered and I hope that future mentees will be able to feel this same impact as they go through the program.” -Lily Luo, Warrior Queen Project Mentee
• “As a mentee in the Warrior Queen Project, I’ve been given the opportunity to learn how to build my self-esteem professionally as a woman in any working field. The Lead Peer Mentor is one of the most amazing and empowering women I have learned to know in my life. She makes sure the program is engaging and evolves with time and current events. Additionally the environment created by all participating cohort members and Emilia fosters a supportive, collaborative, and safe space. I can’t wait to see how it evolves in the future!" -Melia-Rivers Johnson, Warrior Queen Project Mentee

Women's Empowerment Program Website

COLA Connections Alumni to Student Mentoring Program

Created to aid current students in regards to their post-graduation plans. Eligible undergraduate students will be matched with an appropriate 51�Թ������ܿƴ� COLA Alumni volunteer or community member to discuss career goals, forward-thinking, and other post-graduation planning. Student mentees will meet with their assigned alumni mentors at least three times throughout the duration of the semester and will be required to submit an end-of-semester completion survey regarding the program’s impact.

• “I started participating as a mentor in the COLA connections mentoring program during the fall of 2020 and it has been a great opportunity for growth! The students I have had the privilege of meeting are incredibly driven students, it has been an honor to connect with them at this point of their lives. Mentors have played a huge role in my career and it feels incredible to give back in this capacity.” - Monica Garcia, Alum Mentor, BA Sociology & BA Environmental Studies, 2013
• “My mentor’s relationship-building activities and knowledge about professional development helped me become a better peer mentor myself, and I learned how to communicate effectively with those around me. This program connected me with wonderful people and gave me some useful skill sets that I can use no matter where I go after I graduate!” - Reyna Aniga, Second-Year Peer Mentor, Psychology

Sponsored by The College of Liberal Arts Alumni Chapter.

Neon Pacific Initiative (NPI) Program

In partnership with the College of Liberal Arts and generously funded by the Mellon Foundation, the Neon Pacific Initiative (NPI) program offers a scholarship program designed to foster the academic and professional growth of students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Asian and Asian American Studies. Mentees attend group mentoring sessions with a faculty member and 1:1 meetings with a Peer Mentor. This initiative seeks to advance research and teaching focused on the Asian American and Native Pacific Islander communities in 51�Թ������App, Nevada. Read this article to learn more about Neon Pacific Initiative.

• “Being in the Neon Pacific Initiative program has greatly impacted my college experience so far. It's given me a space to interact with people who understand me and are curious on how culture and heritage impact our lives. The program has also given me a mentor that understands what the mentees are going through, especially since the transition from high school to college was a bit rougher than I expected. All in all, being a mentee in NPI has allowed me to increase my awareness of different cultures and experiences while being inclusive and empathetic, which to me is one of the best soft skills that you can obtain.” -Annika De Lima, Neon Pacific Initiative Mentee
• “My experience as a mentee in the NPI has been nothing short of transformative. Through cohort meetings centered around storytelling, I’ve learned how to showcase my story, as well as appreciate the diverse experiences of others. The workshops have been a safe space for me to grow alongside my peers. This program has supported me academically and personally, thanks to the guidance of my peer mentor and the faculty. I look forward to my next semester in the NPI!” -Armida Hannah Barretto, Neon Pacific Initiative Mentee