Intercultural Affairs

Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence Peer Mentor Program

The Intercultural Affairs peer mentoring program exists to assist first-time students with their transition to life at Tennessee Tech University. The program is designed to provide social and intellectual support for students in an effort to help them become positively involved academically, culturally and socially as part of the Tennessee Tech community.

Why the Reaching Achievement & Committed to Excellence Program?

The Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence Program is a great way to get connected to Tennessee Tech and the community and to meet new friends! The program provides an opportunity for incoming students (mentees) to connect with their peers and upperclassmen who will serve as their mentors.

The mentors go through several trainings once selected and will aid new students with their transition (academically, socially and personally) from high school to Tennessee Tech. Mentors will meet with their mentees at least once a week or for a planned activity such as study sessions, bowling, going to eat, attending campus or community events, shopping, playing sports or going to church. This program and similar programs significantly help with student retention and success.

What Does the Program Offer?

  • Sneak Peak Week
  • Activity Nights
  • Study Nights
  • Freshman Year Experience Course
  • Academic, Professional, Social Programs with mentors and campus or community partners
  • Opportunity to be a mentor as an upperclassman

Additional Information

Reaching Achievement & Committed to Excellence Mentee »

Follow the link below for more information on the Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence Program and how to apply to be a Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence Mentee (incoming freshmen)! The Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence Mentee Application will open in late fall semester 2023. (Applications will be available for incoming freshmen to apply in December 2023).

2023-2024 Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence Program Mentee Application

Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence Mentor »

Follow the link below for more information on the Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence Program and how to apply to be a Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence Mentor! Applications are now available for 2023-2024 academic year.

Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence Mentor Application 2023-2024 (Deadline: march 1, 2023)
Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence Mentor Reference Evaluation (Due March 6, 2023)

 

Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence PLUS »

Current Tech or transfer Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: we want you to stay connected or get connected with the Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence Program by Getting involved in Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence PLUS (Reaching Achievement & Committed to Excellence Program: Professionalism and Leadership for Undergraduate Student Success). Follow the link below for more information on how to get involved!

Apply  to participate in Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence PLUS Program (Transfer students and current Tech students)

2023-2024 Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence PLUS Program Application

Past Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence Mentors

2019-20 Students  RACE1819 Mentors 
2018 - 2019 Mentors

RACE Program 201819     
Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence Program 2018 - 2019 

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