Class Time and Location
CSB 130 every other Friday from 10 AM – 10:50 AM starting the second week of classes
Instructor Contact Information
Laura Daniels | Office CSB 254 | laura.daniels@colostate.edu
Office hours are by appointment. Please feel free to reach out to me!
Course Description & Objectives
This course is designed to provide structure, support, and ongoing training for participants in the peer mentoring program. We will meet biweekly throughout the semester, beginning in the second week of classes.
Fall 2026 Changes
This year, we will have mentees joining us in class. This is to address the fact that many mentors find it difficult to get ahold of their mentees by providing a structured meeting time. This will also support mentor/mentee relationships by providing specific activities to be completed in class. Due to these changes, in-person attendance is a very important component of the course!
Grading
Grading for this course is Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
Satisfactory = 70% or greater
Unsatisfactory = Less than 70%
| Grading Category | Percentage |
| All Mentor Assignments | 25 |
| New/Returning Mentor Assignments | 25 |
| Friday Mentor Meetings | 50 – one grade dropped |
Schedule
| Week | Requirements For All Mentors | First Time Mentor Requirements | Returning Mentor Requirements |
| 2 | Invite mentees to a study session | University Resources | Career Center Drop-in LinkedIn |
| 4 | Resume including LinkedIn Profile | LinkedIn Learning Part 1 – Starting Your Mentoring Relationship | Exploring Career Connection Using LinkedIn |
| 6 | Starting Mentoring Reflection | LinkedIn Learning Part 2 – Troubleshooting Mentee Relationships | Invitations For Informational Interviewing |
| 8 | University Activity With Mentee | AI at the University | Conduct Informational Interviews |
| 10 | Growth Mindset | Undergraduate Research, Fellowships, and Career Development | Career Competencies |
| 12 | Invite Mentees To Pre-Finals Study Session | Professional Communication | Informational Interviews Reflection and Follow-up |
| 14 | Fall Break | ||
| 16 | Closing Communication With Mentees and Class Feedback | Mentorship Reflection | |
Instructor Expectations & Responsibilities
As the instructor, I will foster an environment of open communication and respect for all students and staff. The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus and/or class outline for this class. Students will be advised in a timely manner of any changes. If you ever have any problems or questions, please reach out to me through email, laura.daniels@colostate.edu, or chat with me after class.
