Get a Mentor

To request a Got Your Six mentor, please contact:

Jake Kattan
Email:  HughinJ@scc.losrios.edu
Phone: (916) 650-2951

Mentee Expectations

• Develop a positive relationship with your assigned mentor
• Agrees to meet with mentor on a regular weekly basis
• Agrees to utilize mentor as a resource for academic success
• Agrees to commit to the program for one semester
• If uncomfortable or have any concerns must be able to communicate them to program coordinator

Mentee Requirements & Attributes

• Must be a new student enrolled at SCC for their first semester and have served or is serving in the US military (active duty, guard or reserve)
• Must be willing to commit to being in a mentor/mentee relationship for duration of one semester
• Must be willing to attend weekly activities with mentor and/or meet with mentor at agreed upon dates/times
• Must be willing to sign a mentor/mentee agreement

Challenges our Mentees have Encountered

• Getting used to a new culture of academics
• Learning how to ask for assistance
• Figuring out how to handle school, work, and family life

What our Mentees have to Say about the Program

• Having someone to talk to was extremely helpful
• The transition to college was smoother
• Learning about the campus Veteran Resource Center was valuable

What a Mentor Is Not

• A mentor is not an academic advisor.
• A mentor is not a social buddy.