Center for Academic Success

Peer Academic Mentors

The Peer Academic Mentors (PAM) are upper-class students who work to provide academic counseling to those wishing to enhance their study skills as well as those who are in academic jeopardy.

 

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What We Do

Mentors are a source of academic support for fellow students throughout their time at SU. We work with students to develop effective study skills and strategies on an individual basis, design and facilitate academic skills workshops, aid students in the registration process, introduce students to academic support services, and guide students through short- and long-term planning. 

 

Who We Are


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Rebekah Gomez

Lead Mentor
Class of 2012
Education/ Political Science

Rebekah is a current senior with an Education/ Political Science double major. She is involved in Sigma Phi Lambda, Kappa Delta Pi, and Operation Achievement. She enjoys her internship at the state capital as a legislative aide, and has an unhealthy obsession with coffee. She’s an expert at all-nighters and juggling a heavy academic workload!

 

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Sarah Chatfield

Class of 2012
Psychology (Business)

Sarah is a senior at SU, with a major in Psychology and minor in Business. She will be studying abroad in London, England, in the Fall of 2011—but don’t worry, she’ll be back! At SU, she has enjoyed working in residence life and being involved in the Finch Society. Her expertise is time management and organization—oh, and she’s OBSESSED with her major.

 

 

Katie Elder

Class of 2014
Education (Spanish)

Katie is a sophomore at SU, and is majoring in Education with a minor in Spanish. She is involved in Operation Achievement, Habitat for Humanity, and Tri Delta. As a recent first-year, she is very familiar with the transition to college, and she’s more than willing to help you along the way! 

 

Kevin Hutzler

Class of 2013
Psychology/ Economics

Kevin is a junior at SU, with a double major in Psychology and Economics. He is involved in Alpha Phi Omega, Psych Club, and Paideia. He spends his free time kickin’ it old school with board games and puzzles, and he considers his obsession with the Lord of the Rings and Golden Girls to be “completely normal”. His expertise is scientific writing and dry humor. 

 

 

Brady Kent

Class of 2013
Political Science/ Spanish (Latin American Studies)

Brady is a current Junior at SU, with a Political Science/ Spanish double major and a Latin American Studies minor. He is involved in Student Congress (as the current student body president!), Pi Kappa Alpha, and the Finch Society. When he’s not out saving the world, he can be found doing anything athletic— he loves running track and cross country. 

 

 

Elmira Mehdizadeh

Class of 2013
Psychology/ Communications

Elmira is a junior at Southwestern, and is double-majoring in Psychology and Communications. Her bubbly personality and eagerness to help others make her an asset to her many organizations on campus, such as Alpha Phi Omega, Student Health Advisory Council, and Best Buddies. 

  

Sarah Nonaka

Class of 2013
Kinesiology

Sarah is a junior at SU, majoring in Kinesiology. She is involved in Colleges Against Cancer and she plays soccer at SU. Did I mention she’s from Hawaii? Sarah is super laid-back and fun to be around—plus, she can help you balance your academic and athletic schedules!

 

 

 

Taylore Oldfield

Class of 2013
Education/ Spanish

Taylore is a junior with an Education/ Spanish double major. She is currently studying abroad in Granada, Spain, for the summer! On campus, she is involved in Best Buddies, Colleges Against Cancer, and Tri Delta. She loves Taylor Swift and babysitting, and is a bit of a sucker for Disney movies. 

 

 

Been there, done that:

The best thing about Peer Mentors is that we’re students just like you! As upperclassmen we have experiences both in and out of the classroom that directly relate to whatever you are struggling with. We welcome your questions and concerns, and we will do everything we can to get you the help you need!

 

Pencil us in:

Don’t miss out on our upcoming workshops for the 2011-2012 academic year! 

AUGUST

“15 Minutes to a 4.0”

“10 Things to Know About College”


SEPTEMBER

“Breaking the Ice”

 

OCTOBER

“Note Taking: The Write Way”

 

NOVEMBER

“Self-Motivation”

 

DECEMBER

“Study Snacks and Schedules”

 

JANUARY

“College Writing”

 

FEBRUARY

“Choosing a Major”


Visit us:

The Center for Academic Success is located on the first floor of the Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning.

Contact specific Peer Mentors for in and out of office hours.

 

Contact us:

Academic Success
Southwestern University
P.O. Box 770
Georgetown, Tex. 78627-0770
success@southwestern.edu               Also, you can contact us through our facebook group!