The purpose of this program is to provide academic, social, and moral support for our Dedman College’s Black students as they navigate their academic careers at Southern Methodist University and build community among the College’s Black students, faculty, staff, and alumni. As mentors, volunteer faculty, staff, alumni, graduate students, seniors, and juniors would provide motivation and guidance to first-year, sophomore, and transfer students, as well as suggestions and strategies for obtaining internships, applying for graduate school, and preparing for post-graduate career opportunities. Mentors are also welcome to share ideas and suggestions for community-building activities and events within the College and possibly throughout SMU. This program complements existing Dedman College or SMU resources, programs, or services by offering a supplemental opportunity for Dedman College’s black students to connect with our faculty and administration and build community with fellow students. The DCBSM initiative is a collaboration between the Dedman College Dean’s Advisory Committee of Campus Climate and the Office of Engaged Learning’s Mustang Mentors Program.
Fill out the DCBSM Student Mentee Interest Form.
Mentors
- Carr, Darryl B English Department
- Dickson-Carr, Carol L English Department
- Georges, John Bruisher Office of Records & Academic Services - Dedman College
- Hamilton, Kenneth M History Department - Ethnic Studies
- McCray, Tiffany Renee World Languages and Literatures
- Smith, Sanderia Faye English Department