how it started?
Alumni-led initiative born from lived experience.
in//border is an alumni-led and founded initiative born from the experience of growing up at the borderlands and one which aims to bring the attention that the border region deserves by providing resources and a meaningful mentorship platform to those studying architecture in El Paso, TX.
why is important?
We are filling a void.
in//border as the initiative serves as a bridge between
TTU HCOA – El Paso and El Paso Community College [EPCC] to help architecture students at the borderlands with additional resources and tools for a smoother transition into these institutions.
who is it for?
El Paso architecture students
Texas Tech University HCOA - El Paso El Paso Community College.
how it works?
Through generational collaboration.
in//border is committed to providing a mentorship platform for architecture students in El Paso. Participating students will advance in their educational and professional design careers through support from Texas Tech College of Architecture (TTU CoA) El Paso and El Paso Community College (EPCC) alumni.
what does in//border offer to their mentees?
how does in//border work?
During this one-hour virtual event, potential mentors would learn more about the mentorship program and helpful tips for a successful mentorship experience.
For mentors
submit request info
program overview
August 29, 2023 at 6PM
TTU HCOA - El Paso
During this two-hour hybrid event, we will introduce the in//border mentorship program, talk about helpful tips for a successful mentorship relationship. Mentors' will give a brief introduction presentation of themselves.
Following the event, potential mentees, who hadn't done already, will fill out a survey, which will inform the mentees/mentor pairings.
For mentees
fill out survey
program start-up kit
establish agreements
PROCESS
The participating in//border mentors/mentees will fill out a survey to provide feedback, voice their experiences, and confirm their participation in the spring term.
Preparation
Registration for potential mentors/mentees is open.
Follow up instructions will be sent to the selected mentors.
registration opens March 29th and closes on June 7th at midnight MT
The participating in//border mentors and mentees will attend the wrap-up event to provide feedback and voice their experiences.
SPRING SEMESTER
The mentor and mentee will continue to meet regularly in accordance with the agreed-upon schedule.
Mentees who registered to participate in the mentorship program during the Fall and would like to continue their mentorship during the spring semester will be paired with the same mentor.
The minimum frequency is one virtual/in-person meeting per month.
FALL SEMESTER PROGRAM DURATION
Mentorship
A week after the kick-off event, in//border will initiate contact with the mentor/mentee via email introducing the pairings.
Mentees would be encouraged to introduce themselves to their mentor via email, as well as, plan their first meeting [approximately 1-hour]
The mentor and mentee will continue to meet regularly in accordance with the agreed-upon schedule.
mentor welcome
for potential mentors
Date: TBD Summer 2024
During this one-hour virtual event, the in// border mentor coordinator will introduce the in// border mentorship program and the importance of mentors. Potential mentors will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves and ask questions about the program.
Agenda
Welcome
Program Introduction
Q & A
Closing
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5 min
15 - 20 min
30 min
5 min
kick-off
for potential mentees
Date: August 30, 2024
Agenda
Welcome
Program Introduction
Q & A
Closing
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5 min
15 - 20 min
30 min
5 min
During this two-hour hybrid event, we will introduce the in//border mentorship program. Mentors' will give a brief introduction presentation of themselves.
Following the event, potential mentees, who hadn’t done already, will fill out a survey, which will inform the pairings of mentees with mentors.