The Central Queensland University (CQU) Mackay campus held a special evening to recognise and thank their Student Mentors of 2006 at the Annual Mentor presentations evening last Thursday the 21st September, at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM) foyer.

“Mentors of the Year” awards were awarded to Riely Molloy, Meegan Menzies and Jessica Cope in recognition for their outstanding work as Mentors for 2006.

CQU’s Student Mentor program is designed to help new students at University through their first year of study by assigning them a second or third year trained Student Mentor.

Throughout the course of the year, mentorees have a mentor to go to for guidance or assistance on any issues they might be having.

Professor Phillip Clift, Head of CQU Mackay Campus, presented the awards to the students and praised the efforts of all Mentors.

“The Mentor program is an excellent program that new students benefit from on many levels. We look forward to seeing more Mentors helping new students next year ” said Professor Clift.

Photo above: Casey Rideout (left), Amber Daniel (middle) and Meegan Matthews (right) enjoyed the Mentor Presentation Evening last Thursday at the CQCM Foyer.

Photo left: Riely Molloy (left) and Meegan Menzies (right) are congratulated by First Year Experience Coordinator, Olive Mallory (middle), for their Mentor of the Year Awards