Become a Chapter

EnvironMentors (EM) is NOW accepting applications for new chapters for the 2012-13 program year.

If you are interested in becoming an EnvironMentors Chapter, please:

  1. Download and read the New Chapter Solicitation Guidelines and Proposal Framework for the 2012-2013 program year.
  2. Join our webinar on Thursday, March 15th at 2pm Eastern to discuss establishing an EnvironMentors chapter at your university. RSVP to Jessica Soule at jsoule@ncseonline.org by March 12th.
  3. Complete and submit your New Chapter Proposal by April 13th.

If you are interested in establishing an EM chapter at your college/university but believe you need more time to establish needed partnerships, please send a brief email to EM staff, Tahlia Bear, tbear@ncseonline.org explaining your interest. Our staff will work with you over the coming year to build the foundation for a successful new EM chapter launch in 2013-14 or beyond.

For more information on developing a new chapter, contact Tahlia Bear tbear@ncseonline.org.

Proposal Deadline is April 13, 2012.


 

Benefits to Colleges and Universities
EnvironMentors:

  • Provides an important minority recruitment pathway for students underrepresented in STEM fields.
  • Opens new doors for inter-departmental partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Encourages new partnerships with local businesses, agencies, and community groups that become involved through students, mentors, internships, scholarships, local and national EnvironMentors Fairs
  • Provides opportunities to offer community service and demonstrate commitment to local youth.
  • Engages students in real world science applications further preparing them for science degrees at the university level.
  • Is highly structured, yet flexible curriculum that can be adapted to a diversity of chapter needs and locations.

Services and Support for Partnering with the National EnvironMentors Program Include:

 

  • The overall structure of the EnvironMentors program model and student curriculum
  • Curriculum manuals for Students and Mentors, Teachers and Coordinators, and Directors
  • Monthly coordinators’ webinars
  • EnvironMentors Online Community
  • The EnvironMentors National Fair and Awards Ceremony and college scholarships
  • Pre Season Planning meeting in the summer of 2012
  • One-on-one support with EM National staff throughout the program year, with an emphasis on student retention and fundraising