Make your mark on the John Martinson Honors Program.

Honors Experience Learning Partners (HELPers) work with the Internal Admit (IA) Reimagined Program. HELPers are assigned to support a single Honors Discovery Studio course and at least four community engagement experiences throughout the semester.  Similar to the Honors Living Learning Assistants (HLLAs) and Service-Learning Teaching Assistants (SL-TAs), these leadership positions are focused on building community in and outside the classroom for a cohort of new Honors students.

Eligibility

To be eligible to become a HELPer, applicants must be:

  • In good academic standing (maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0)
  • Pursuing an undergraduate degree on the Boston campus
    • Preference given to students who entered the program after their first term (Internal Admits)
Expectations and Skill Development

HELPers are expected to:

  • Attend sessions of assigned Honors Discovery studio, co-teaching various class activities and providing feedback on reflection papers 
  • Provide logistical and promotional support surrounding planning, organizing, and attending 4 community building activities throughout the semester
  • Participate in program planning and training meeting(s)
  • Participate in mid-term and end of program assessment, and offer suggestions for improvement
  • Foster a sense of community amongst members of the IA cohort.  
  • Promote the use of resources and opportunities available to Honors students through the John Martinson Honors Program

Personal & Professional Leadership Development: The HELPers will receive guidance and support for their own personal development of leadership and mentorship skills. Specifically:

  • Develop competencies in leadership, communication, collaboration, working with groups and teams, and more.  
  • Gain mentorship from Internal Admit Discovery Engagement Coordinator/ instructors! 
  • Mentor new Honors students regarding their academic, personal, and professional development. 
Application and Contact Information

Applications open in the Fall and Spring semester. This is a compensated position through one of the following options:

  • $1500 for participating term inclusive of planning/training OR 
  • 1 Honors Requirement (for Legacy students only)

For more information, please reach out to Brooke Tempesta.