As part of the Posse Scholarship, each Posse receive a mentor. This mentor is a member of the college faculty or administration who provides support for their Posse.
Posse Scholars participate in weekly meetings with their Posse over the duration of their freshman and sophomore years. These meetings are led by their mentor. Mentors also meet with individual Posse Scholars bi-weekly to check up with students as they adjust to the college experience. Even though the mandatory weekly meetings end after a Scholar’s sophomore year, it is not uncommon for Posses to continue meeting informally with their mentor.
Dr. Tim Cox – Posse Liaison
Dean of Advising & Co-Curricular Programs
coxt@lafayette.edu
Alexis A. Smith – Coordinator for Posse Leadership Board
First Year Dean and Fellowship Advisor
smithale@lafayette.edu
Chris Phillips (Posse 20)
Professor and Department Head of English
phillipc@lafayette.edu
Jonathan Bloom (Posse 19)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
bloomjs@lafayette.edu
Ryan Van Horn (Posse 18)
Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
vanhorrm@lafayette.edu
Trent Gaugler (Posse 17)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
gauglert@lafayette.edu
Nandini Sikand (Posse 24)
Professor of Film and Media Studies
sikandn@lafayette.edu
Jeremy Zallen (Posse 23)
Associate Professor of History
zallenj@lafayette.edu
Carlos Tavares (Posse 22)
Assistant Professor of Sociology
tavaresc@lafayette.edu
Rachel Goshgarian (Posse 21)
Associate Professor and Assistant Head of History
goshgarr@lafayette.edu