Project SUCCESS
AN ORIENTATION AND MENTORING PROGRAM FOR ENTERING AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDENTS

Joel Crump, a 2004 Pellissippi State graduate, receiving his Kente’ stole.

The goals of Project SUCCESS are:

• To enrich the educational experience and improve retention of African-American students.
• To foster a supportive relationship that promotes academic success and provides an individual for the student to turn to when in need.
• To increase awareness of significant issues facing African-American students on campus.
• To assist students in adjusting to campus life and in finding both on- and off-campus services.

How am I assigned a mentor?
You are assigned a mentor at the Project SUCCESS orientation program. Designated mentors are at each of Pellissippi State’s four campus locations. You will receive notice of your mentor match and will be invited to a get-together to meet that person.

What are my responsibilities?
Your responsibilities are as follows:

• To take a proactive role in the mentor-student relationship and initiate contact with your mentor.
• To meet regularly with your mentor, always striving to be punctual.
• To ask questions and work to build a friendly relationship by talking to your mentor about whatever problems you feel comfortable discussing.
• To take the responsibility to follow through on advice and referrals from your mentor.
• To pursue academic success.