At Â鶹´«Ã½, over 1,000 Monarchs are registered with the Office of Educational Accessibility, navigating academics while managing visible and invisible disabilities. National data shows that while nearly 90% of students with disabilities aspire to earn a college degree, only about 34% graduate within eight years—a rate far below their nondisabled peers.

That’s where you come in.

We’re launching a new mentoring initiative this Fall 2025 to help close the gap and support students in achieving their academic, career, and personal goals. We’re looking for Â鶹´«Ã½ employees (faculty or staff – no student employees) who are willing to commit just 2–3 hours a month to make a lasting impact.

Whether you’ve mentored before or are brand new to it, we’ll provide training and resources to set you up for success.

🧠 Why mentor?

  • Build authentic connections with students

  • Provide guidance and encouragement during key transition points

  • Help foster a more inclusive and supportive campus community

📅 Mentoring begins Fall 2025
💬 2–3 hours/month
🎓 Training provided

Let’s work together to support Monarchs with disabilities in reaching their full potential.

Interested? Want to learn more?
Fill out our quick interest form: forms.odu.edu/view.php?id=1730104 or contact ewda@odu.edu for details.