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Welcome back to the blog, Highlanders!

    Happy fifth week of Winter Quarter! In this week's edition of the blog, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the CNAS Scholars Peer Program, a mentorship department for UCR students!

TO VISIT CNAS Scholars ONLINE: https://cnasscholars.ucr.edu/cnas-scholars-peer-programs

  • What are the CNAS Scholars Peer Programs?

            The CNAS Scholars Peer Programs are a collection of mentorship positions created by CNAS Scholars. Their aim is to help first-years transition into college, as well as aid them to succeeding in college and the NASC093 course required for CNAS Learning Community (LC) students. The CNAS Scholars Peer positions are as follows: Peer Mentor, Peer Academic Leader, and Peer Advisor, all of which we'll be discussing today!

  • What is a CNAS Peer Mentor?


            CNAS Peer Mentors are paid, trained students that help LC students navigate UCR. Each Peer Mentor has a caseload of around 30 first year LC students that they mentor. Peer Mentors have developed academic, social, and professional skills through numerous extracurricular and research positions on campus to help first-years best navigate UCR's campus. In most cases, Peer Mentors are known for their strong referral abilities to multiple UCR resources. Not only do they get to help direct first-year LC students, but also help academic advisors teach the NASC093 class in the Fall!

  • What is a CNAS Peer Academic Leader (PAL)?


            Similar to CNAS Peer Mentors, Peer Academic Leaders have also developed numerous academic and professional experience to become a resource to first-year LC students. However, this quarter-long, paid position (Fall only) focuses more on teaching the NASC093 course in the Fall quarter. A Peer Academic Leader will teach this class alongside another PAL and will fully prepare lesson plans, homework, and in-class activities for the quarter.


  • What is a CNAS Peer Advisor?


            Peer Advisors are also well-versed UCR students that have professional and academic strengths. Though they do not have a case-load of first-year students like Peer Mentors, Peer Advisors are able to help students navigate their academics by hosting weekly office hours. These office hours act as a place for students without an assigned Peer Mentor to get help on academic, professional, and social matters. The Peer Advisor position is a volunteer, unpaid position that is held for a whole academic year.


  • How do I apply to be in the CNAS Scholars Peer Program?


             To apply to be a CNAS Peer, visit and complete this form by February 5th, 2021 @ 4PM :



For further inquires, please contact cnasscholars@ucr.edu for additional information on the CNAS Scholars Peer Program. Thank you for your time reading this blog... see you again in two weeks!

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