In an effort to create community and social interaction on a commuter campus, many schools are setting up formal peer-mentoring programs. A recent study identified the following best practices for a successful peer-mentoring model: 1. Make students feel wanted and needed by having peer mentors coordinate proactive student social activities on campus. 2.Create recognition levels for peer mentors to encourage their continued participation. 3. Have peer mentors serve as tutors. 4. Provide letters of recommendation to peer mentors upon graduation. 5. Have peer mentors organize student community service projects. 6. Team graduate peer mentors with career services to create seminars… >>>