Faculty Mentor/Sponsor
Dr. Diana Valle-Riestra
Document Type
Poster
Manuscript Type
report
Keywords
intellectual disability, university, mentorship
Description
FIU’s Project Panther LIFE is a program that allows students with Intellectual Disabilities to have a full college experience. Project Panther LIFE students receive support from their Academic Mentors and Peer Coaches during the academic year. This study examines the positive impacts of peer relationships between Panther LIFE students and their mentor support system.
Identifier
FIDC005732
Positive Impact of Peer Mentorships in the Project Panther LIFE Program
FIU’s Project Panther LIFE is a program that allows students with Intellectual Disabilities to have a full college experience. Project Panther LIFE students receive support from their Academic Mentors and Peer Coaches during the academic year. This study examines the positive impacts of peer relationships between Panther LIFE students and their mentor support system.