A Service-Learning Mentoring Program Model
	Cynthia Sims, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 	

Nationally, minorities lag behind whites in college matriculation 
and graduation.  This may be due to academic issues, low motivation, 
inability to finance college, or other reasons that have not been 
properly assessed or addressed. Minority high school students can 
benefit from service-learning mentors that help them identify any 
barriers and improve their readiness to attend and succeed in college.  
A service-learning mentoring program sought to engage minority high 
school students in preparing for college and future careers.