<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The Office of Multicultural Affairs facilitates the Navigation mentoring program that pairs students with a faculty or staff member who will serve as their Navigation Partner throughout their journey at the University of Dayton. A Navigation Partner can answer questions, be a listening ear,<wm> and keep you on track while navigating a career.

**Why the need for a Navigation Partner**
These students need a mentor, who knows their academic and extracurricular passions to be able to successfully pursue and maintain a career

*   A National Science Foundation award-winning faculty advisor in engineering who can provide expertise in engineering, resources, and opportunities and  support
*   Resources from academic advisors in engineering, such as resources, networking opportunities and internships, and academic support that can help set students</wm> on a path forward. However, resources must be designed in consultation with the student
*   Mentor