Mission The Gaucho Mentor Connection program provides participants the opportunity for personal and professional development, networking, and skill acquisition through peer-to-peer mentorship. The program encourages an atmosphere conducive to learning and exploring new ideas whereby participants develop untapped potential, to the benefit of the individuals and the campus as a whole. The mentorship program empowers staff to be active contributors to UCSB's culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, strengthening interdepartmental networks across the university.