RISE (Reinforcing the Importance of Support in Education)

Mission

The RISE program is committed to reinforcing the importance of support in education by building relationships through passionate service.

Key Principles

• We believe all students have potential.
• We believe rigorous education can empower students and help them achieve this potential.
• We believe genuine relationship can motivate and direct each student's potential.
• We believe all students have the potential to be agents of change in their communities.
• We believe in collaborating with community partners to identify the needs of the institution.
• We believe in building long-term partnerships between Whitworth University and its community partners.

Goals

• To meet students where they are
• To provide students with the academic and relational support necessary to graduate from high school
• To challenge students to go beyond their expectations in the pursuit of higher education

Current RISE Sites

Become a mentor at the following schools:

• Holmes Elementary School
• Audubon Elementary School 
• Glover Middle School
• Northwood Middle School
• North Central High School
• Spark Central
• Girl Scouts Lego Robotics Clubs 

APPLY TO BE A RISE MENTOR

For more information, stop by the Dornsife Center for Community Engagement, located in Weyerhaeuser Hall 104, or email serve@whitworth.edu.