Peer Mentors are an important part of our model for student retention initiatives within the College of Agriculture. In their role, they are a part of select group of undergraduate students who work closely with College of Agriculture administration to serve the needs of first-year students as they make their transition to their college careers.
We will begin accepting applications in the Spring of 2021.
2020-2021 Peer Mentors
Anastasia Azore
Natural Resource Ecology and Managament
New Orleans, LA
Lucy Barre
Animal Sciences
Baton Rouge, LA
Kayla Benton
Animal Sciences
Houston, TX
Emma Clement
Agriculture and Extension Education
Carmel, IN
Cameron Dean
Animal Sciences
Baton Rouge, LA
Olivia DeBuhr
Animal Sciences
Grafton, WI
Margaret Deshotel
Nutrition and Food Sciences
Alexandria, LA
Rachel Domingue
Nutrition and Food Sciences
Lafayette, LA
Alexis Dukes
Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Atlanta, GA
Paidon Gravois
Agriculture and Extension Education
Des Allemands, LA
Katelyn Guidry
Animal Science
Houma, LA
Kristen Head
Animal Science
League City, TX
Lindsey Kyle
Nutrition and Food Sciences
Picayune, MS
Olivia Mire
Nutrition and Food Sciences
Lafayette, LA
Emily Munch
Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Metairie, LA
Susan O'Donnell
Animal Sciences
Slidell, LA
Randi Plaisance
Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising
Thibodaux, LA
Elisa Preston
Animal Sciences
Mount Laurel, NJ
Cassie Pritchard
Nutrition and Food Sciences
Denham Springs, LA
Taylor Schoen
Agriculture and Extension Education
Baton Rouge, LA
Emily Shell
Animal Sciences
Hawthron Woods, IL
Kassandra Wimbish
Nutrition and Food Sciences
Franklinton, LA
Application Information
- Mentor first-year students in the College of Agriculture.
- Engage in classroom discussions within small groups organized by faculty and staff.
- Assist in leading specialized course projects in the campus community.
- Participate in key first-year student transition and retention events throughout the fall semester.
- Assist with weekly First-year Seminar course at least one day a week.
- Monday or Wednesday: 10:30 – 11:50 a.m.; 11:30 am – 12:50 p.m.; 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
- Tuesday or Thursday: 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
- Enrolled in a major in the LSU College of Agriculture, have a 2.5 minimum GPA, and be committed to serving in the fall semester.
- Availability of up to an additional 4 hours a week for meetings, trainings, and planning sessions.
- Have a passion for helping other students develop skills for success in their college careers.
- February 10: Informational meeting about program at 4:30 p.m. Join via Zoom.
- February 25: Applications are due by 4:30 p.m.
- March 4: Candidates will be notified of their confirmed interview time
- March 10 or 11: Candidates will participate in a 15-20 minute in-person interview
- March 12: The 2021 Peer Mentor Team will be announced
- April: Students selected to serve as Peer Mentors will be asked to attend the Spring
- Invitational for incoming students (TBD)
- April 7 Peer Mentors will be asked to attend a Meet & Greet at 4:30 p.m. to go over
formal information on how to prepare for the fall - August 9-10: Peer Mentor Retreat
*Peer Mentors will also be asked to help with move-in weekend and the Welcome Week activities prior to classes starting in the fall
Questions?
Dr. Amanda L. Martin, Assistant Dean of Recruitment & Student Development
amartin2@lsu.edu or 225-578-2266
Henry Hebert, Manager of Recruitment
henryh@lsu.edu or 225-578-2468
Lindsey Kelly, Director of Alumni Relations & Career Development
lkelly@lsu.edu or 225-578-2715
Dr. Allie Prest, Assistant Dean of Student Services
aprest@lsu.edu or 225-578-2083
Brandon Guillory, Manager of Student Services
bguil24@lsu.edu or 225-578-2065
Jennie Sparks, Academic Coordinator III
jsparks2@lsu.edu or 225-578-2080