Parent Guide > Mentors play critical role in quality of college experience, new poll suggests

This week in class, we’re reading "Mentors play critical role in quality of college experience, new poll suggests" by Leo M. Lambert, Jason Husser, and Peter Felten.

In the informational text "Mentors play critical role in quality of college experience, new poll suggests," Leo M. Lambert, Jason Husser, and Peter Felten discuss how college students benefit from having a mentor.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Education & Knowledge as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"What is the goal of education?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "Mentors play critical role in quality of college experience, new poll suggests" about?
  • What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'How faculty mentors can help first-generation students succeed'
  • 'Top Mistakes Students Make - Not Visiting your Professor During Office Hours'