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July 2008
Dear Alumni:
IWS has been blessed with high retention rate among our students. In other words, very few of our students drop out of either the MWS or DWS programs. This is due, at least in part, to the strong sense of community that is established and nurtured among and between students, faculty, alumni, staff, and board members.
In an attempt to maintain an intentional connection between alumni and students, IWS is developing a mentoring program. Here is how this will work. One or two alumni will be invited to sit in on each class during each session. These alumni will serve to encourage, pray for and mentor the students in the class during that semester, initiating contacts with the students and providing assistance as requested by the student. Additionally, alumni will be invited to participate in all of the worship services and other events in the on-campus experience during the week. There will be no charge for this opportunity to “retake” a class, and up to two CEU’s can be earned. The alumni will be expected to provide their own transportation to Orange Park and pay for the meal service. Private home stays are an option for alumni mentors.
To apply to be a mentor, please contact Registrar Laura Ritter (registrar@iwsfla.org). You should specify if you would like to request a particular class. Applications must be renewed each semester. This is a great opportunity for alumni to stay connected and involved with the life of the IWS community while reinforcing the foundations of their IWS educational experience.
Grace and peace,
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