Faculty mentors are essential to the success of our scholar community. The Office for Foundation Scholars works with dedicated faculty members who are passionate about supporting student growth, building community, and guiding scholars through their academic and personal journeys. As a mentor, you will work closely with a small group of students, offering mentorship, encouragement, and insights at key moments during their time at Tulane. All mentors must commit to a four-year term and to support their mentorship role. If you are interested in forming meaningful connections with students, we encourage you to apply and become part of our vibrant mentoring community.
College Track mentors
Mentors are essential to the success of College Track Scholars. They guide students from their first year at Tulane through graduation, helping them connect to campus resources, encouraging them to excel academically, and offering support during difficult times. Mentors meet with their cohort of 6-8 students weekly as a group and have individual meetings biweekly during the first two years.
Posse Mentors
Posse mentors are crucial to the success of the Posse Program. They support Posse Scholars from their first year at Tulane through graduation, helping them connect with campus resources, encouraging academic excellence, and providing emotional support when needed. Mentors meet with their cohort of 10-12 students weekly as a group and biweekly for individual meetings during the first two years.
Mayoral Scholar Mentors
Mayoral Scholars mentors play a vital role in the success and well-being of their scholars. These mentors provide consistent guidance and support from the students’ first year at Tulane through their transition into college life. They help scholars navigate academic challenges, connect with campus resources, and foster a strong sense of community and belonging. Mentors meet regularly with their cohort of 10 students, facilitating weekly group sessions and biweekly one-on-one check-ins during the first two years. Through this close mentorship, they help scholars build confidence, set goals, and thrive both personally and academically.
Faculty Mentor Responsibilities
All OFS mentors are required to:
- Meet with their cohort weekly as a group for the first two years. This includes coordinating all room reservations, food, and other necessary logistics.
- Meet with each student individually biweekly for the first two years
- Meet regularly with OFS staff
- Attend all required OFS and foundation partner meetings and events
- Communicate any individual or cohort concerns to the OFS Director promptly
- Continue meeting with students informally for their third and fourth years
- Document and submit all expenses and receipts per University guidelines and OFS expectations
In addition to the expectations set by the Office of Foundation Scholars, mentors are also responsible for fulfilling the following requirements from our foundation partners.
College Track Mentors:
- Meet with College Track’s College Thrive coach
Posse Mentors:
- Complete two mandatory training sessions within the first two years: an initial mentor training at Posse headquarters in New York before the students' first year and local training in either Los Angeles or New Orleans the summer before their first and second years.
- Attend Posse campus visits and events in the fall and spring
- Attend the Posse Plus Retreat each spring
- A $12,000 stipend for the first two years
- Activity budget to support cohort enrichment activities
- Professional development meetings and workshops hosted by OFS
Full-time tenured professors of practice or tenure-track or administrative professors are eligible to apply. Documented approval from the Department Chair is required for an application to be considered.
The application will be available in the Fall 2025.
