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Course Overview

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 $12 processing 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 $12 processing fee 
  • Complete all classwork to the best of the student’s ability
  • Communicate regularly with the program

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

Volunteer Opportunities

Once a mentor has completed a 201 or 203 course, they can continue to participate in a volunteer capacity in future quarters.  Learn more about Volunteering with C2C.

Questions?

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