Date Approved
4-26-2023
Graduate Degree Type
Project
Degree Name
Education-Higher Education (M.Ed.)
Degree Program
College of Education
First Advisor
Paul Bylsma
Academic Year
2022/2023
Abstract
Research has shown community college student-athletes have a complex transition to their first year of college and there are many resources and programming available to support them. Navigating and learning how to adjust when entering college can be confusing and overwhelming, but the transition can be made easier with the help of an older student-athlete as a mentor. This unique population of students has differing needs from the general student population and requires some extra guidance to maintain their responsibilities. This project analyzed community college student-athletes’ needs, supportive resources, and peer mentoring programs. The desired subsequent outcome of this project is to implement a student-athlete peer mentoring program at a community college.
ScholarWorks Citation
Greenough, Brianna D., "A Framework for a Peer Mentorship Program to Promote Student-Athlete Success at Grand Rapids Community College" (2023). Culminating Experience Projects. 260.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/gradprojects/260