The Blavin Scholars Program creates a network of a number of supportive adults on-campus that assist Blavin Scholars as they navigate and maximize their time at the University of Michigan. Blavin Scholars will have regular contact with the following supportive adults that coordinate the Blavin Scholars Program: Campus Coaches, Liaisons, and Mentors. The table below breaks down the role and purpose of each of these supportive adults.
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Campus Coaches |
Liaisons |
Mentors |
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Tackles specific concerns and needs in all life domains |
Tackles specific concerns and needs in focus area |
Offers general support and encouragement |
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Agenda set together |
Agenda set together with Blavin Scholar and Staff |
No set agenda |
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Task- and relationship-oriented |
Task-oriented w/ some relationship building |
Relationship-oriented |
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Focus on achieving goals and academic progress |
Focus on helping student meet needs in focus area |
Focus on connecting with scholar |
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Provides knowledge, awareness and teaches skills in all life domains |
Provides knowledge, awareness, and teaches skills in focus area |
Supports overall development |
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Provide access to program resources and build network |
Provide access to resources in focus area and build network |
Helps scholar build support network and social capital |
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Job position with expectation to provide 24/7 support |
Job position with boundaries |
Voluntary commitment with boundaries |