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.

Advising & Co-Curricular Programs Staff

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


Mentors for D.C Posses

Chris Phillips (Posse 20)
Professor of English and Department Head
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

Mentors for New York City Posses

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, History
goshgarr@lafayette.edu