Meet with the UNSC Mentoring Team

The UNSC team is here to support and mentor you throughout your time at Baylor. We encourage you to schedule a meeting with one of us to discuss your academic, professional, and personal goals, as well as any questions you may have.

Each mentor offers weekly office hours. If our scheduled office hours conflict with your class schedule, or if you have an urgent question, please feel free to email us directly to arrange an alternative meeting time.

Please click the link below, select a time that works with your schedule, and click Save. You will receive an email confirming the appointment time and details.

Schedule a Mentoring Appointment

UNSC Mentors

• Richard Russell, Ph.D. – Professor of English - Director, University Scholars
• Charmaine Cheeseman, M.A. Education, MBA – Assistant Director, University Scholars
• Erica Bruce, Ph.D. – Professor of Environmental Science – Assistant Director, University Scholars
• Timothy Heckenlively, Ph.D. – Professor of Classics – Assistant Director, University Scholars

Possible Topics for Discussion

Academic and Graduate School Preparation

• Research topics and finding faculty mentors
• Preparing for graduate school
• GRE preparation
• Writing samples for graduate school applications
• Soliciting strong letters of recommendation from professors

Career and Personal Development

• Career planning
• Career discernment and vocational calling
• Gap year opportunities
• Time management
• Academic advising, including secondary majors and minors
• Exit interview preparation

Pre-Med and Health Professions Advising (Dr. Bruce)

• Medical school applications
• MCAT preparation
• Medical career options