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What is Each One Reach One?

The Each One Reach One (EORO) Mentoring Program is a peer mentoring program designed to promote academic excellence, develop a strong sense of community and increase retention and graduation rates for Black undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. The program strengthens ties within the undergraduate community by cultivating a sense of responsibility between participating students and the university.

What are the Key Principles of the Program?

The Nguzo Saba, seven principles of Kwanzaa – Unity, Self-determination, Collective Work & Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity and Faith – serve as the basis for the Each One Reach One program. The seven principles, in addition to ROADS, an acronym for Responsibility, Order, Attitude, Discipline and Spirituality, provide the foundation for the program by developing a learning environment that encourages scholarship, leadership, and service both on and off campus.  One or more of the key principles are incorporated into each event on the EORO calendar each year.

• To create a supportive and thriving environment
• To establish bonds in the community that will be maintained and strengthened throughout
       the academic experience
• To enhance the academic, social, and cultural development of students
• To cultivate global citizens, who will develop a sense of responsibility to one’s self and one’s world
• To increase retention

How Does the Program Work?

The centerpiece of the program is the mentoring relationship between current upper-class students and incoming freshmen and transfer students. This system of "giving back" fosters a supportive environment for learning by allowing mentors to help mentees understand the academic and social support systems available to them at the University of Delaware.

After new students are admitted to the UD, the Center for Black Culture mails an invitation home to each of them.  Then: 

• New students complete an Each One Reach One Mentee Application.
• Mentees are then matched with a peer mentor and a faculty buddy; the mentor-mentee pairings are based on academic and extracurricular interests.
• New students attend EORO Mentee Orientation where they learn more about the program and meet their mentor and faculty buddy.

Mentors work to develop a strong bond with mentees by serving as resources of academic, social and cultural information, assistance, and support.

If you are interested in more information about the Each One Reach One Mentoring Program, please contact us.

“Being a EORO mentee made me feel like I was in the loop for all the social events around campus. I never had a boring weekend because my mentor kept me up to date on what was happening around campus.”     Amber Griffith , c/o 2012

“EORO mentors serve as great helpers/resources to make you feel acclimated in no time. My EORO mentor gave me the support and help I needed to become involved in activities.  With his support, I am now an Ambassador for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, a Resident Assistant, and a new EORO Mentor myself.” Jonathan C. Harris, c/o 2012

“For me, EORO was the program that helped me break out of my shell. I was very shy and introverted when I started college; however, being involved in EORO as a Mentee and a Coordinator helped me open up and get to know people.”  Petra Palmer, c/o 2007 & c/o 2009

“EORO played an intricate part of my development as a minority student at UD.  As a freshman, my mentor introduced me to the different social groups on campus.  As an upper class man, I became a mentor and later a mentor coordinator.  Through the leadership training and retreats, I helped to guide many young leaders, which in turn, assisted in my growth as a student leader, by laying the foundation for my career.  This program is very necessary and full of great experiences.”  Markus Johnson , c/o 2004