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Two college mentors give high fives to two 5th grade students as they get on the bus after Tour Day.

Compass 2 Campus (C2C) has a 3 and 5 credit introductory course students must enroll in to become a mentor. Our 3 credit course is titled C2C 201, and is offered as an elective. The 5 credit course is called C2C 203 and qualifies the General University Requirement (GUR) for the BCGM section.

After completion of either of our introductory courses students can enroll in four continuing courses called C2C 202 for credit and continue expanding their experience and learning initiated in the introductory course. Each of the four continuing courses has its own curriculum.

Any student attending Western Washington University can take these courses. Options are available at Whatcom Community College as well.

First Time Mentors

C2C 201 - WWU Youth Mentoring I (3 credits) or
C2C 203 - Youth Mentoring Towards Social Justice (5 credits)

Introduction to mentoring using a service learning approach. This campus-wide initiative is designed to encourage underrepresented, low-income, first generation and diverse 5th -12th grade students to graduate from high school and consider post-secondary education. It teaches C2C students the dispositions/behaviors necessary to become a successful academic mentor for these students.

C2C 201 Commitment (Listed as "CTW0C201 A" at WCC)

  • Attend class for the first 3 weeks of the quarter
  • Complete 4 hours of mentoring for weeks 3-10 at school site (total of 28 hours a quarter)
  • Submit a Washington State background check with $16.74 processing fee (included in class fee)
  • Attend 2 check in classes at the middle and end of the quarter
  • Complete all classwork to the best of the student’s ability
  • Communicate regularly with the program

C2C 203 Commitment

  • Attend class for all 10 weeks of the quarter
  • Complete 4 hours of service for weeks 3-10 at school site (total of 28 hours a quarter)
  • Submit a Washington State background check with $16.74 processing fee (included in class fee)
  • Complete all classwork to the best of the student’s ability
  • Communicate regularly with the program
Connor stands in front of trees, with a black vest, white t-shirt and glasses.

“I am hoping to become either a Life Skills or General Education Science teacher and this mentoring program grants me the opportunity to get into classrooms and work in with kids. I want to build up my experience and skills as well as figure out what exactly it is I want to teach. Not only will this program help me to gain the experience I am looking for but I will be able to mentor in title 1 schools and work to help kids get the support they need through their education. " – Connor Crowe, Spring 2022 C2C Mentor

Returning Mentors

C2C 202 - WWU Youth Mentoring II (3 credits; continuing A,B,C, D up to 12 credits)

Field based mentoring using a service learning approach. Expands on earlier experiences with underrepresented, low-income, first generation and diverse 5th-12th grade students. 

C2C 202 Commitment 

  • Attend class for first 1-2 weeks of the quarter (depending on amount of time in program already completed) 
  • Complete 4 hours of service for weeks 3-10 at school (total of 32 hours a quarter)
  • Attend 2 check in classes at the middle and end of the quarter
  • Complete all classwork to the best of the student’s ability
  • Communicate regularly with the program
A 5th grade student with glasses and a college mentor work together on an assignment on the desk.

Volunteer Opportunities

C2C welcomes volunteers that have either taken the course, or are willing to participate in initial training. Learn more about volunteering with C2C.

Questions?

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