Office of Outreach

About G-Force

G-Force Mentors visit area high schools and work one-on-one with 9-12th grade students to create a college-going culture. We teach students how to enroll in any college or university as well as how to apply for scholarships, financial aid, and housing. G-Force is a registered student organization at UNT with defined roles established by the Texas Higher Education Corrdinating Board as a part of the College for Texans Campaign. UNT G-Force Mentors develop and supervise Go Centers at North Texas area high schools and make weekly visits to provide college enrollment guidance and support, academic tutoring, and mentoring. members also make classroom and assembly presentations as well as attend school parent meetings and workshops.

G-Force is a registered student organization at UNT with defined roles as established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as part of the College for Texans Campaign.

UNT G-Force members develop and supervise Go Centers at North Texas area high schools and make regular visits to the schools to meet with students and provide college enrollment guidance and support, academic tutoring and mentoring. G-Force members work closely with high school administrators, counselors and student leaders to ensure the success of the program.

How to Join G-Force

Qualifications

All Mentors of UNT G-Force must have openings in their class schedules to accommodate Go Center visits. G-Force applicants must have room in their schedule to work two (2) 4-hour sessions during weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Selected members are required to attend monthly training sessions throughout the sessions throughout the semester. Mentors also must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and all majors are welcome. Mentors are selected based on their scholastic achievement, leadership experience, and eligibility for financial aid. 

Application (we are not accepting applications at this time)

The application process begins on the UNT Eagle Network. Submit the on-line application and our resume for the G-Force Tutor position. Next, complete our G-Force Application available at our office which includes an essa and two letters of reference. We will contact you to arrange an interview. 

Officers

• President - Pedro Calles I am a Senior majoring in Biology. I am former military, served in the United States Navy for four years as a Hospital Corpsman. I have been married to Brittany Calles for over three years. My goal is to serve in the medical field as a doctor or researcher.
• Vice President - Heather Quinn I am a Senior from Irving, Texas majoring in Applied Arts and Sciences with a minor in English. In addition to my work with G-Force, I am on the Board of Directors of Serve Denton, a local nonprofit. I have been a member of G-Force since 2011 and plan to continue my work in community service after graduation. 
• Data Manager - Mayowa OyebadejoI am a senior Business Marketing major from Irving, Texas. President of the Phi Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi here at UNT. I have been with G-Force since spring 2011. I am a huge movie buff!
• Secretary - Angelica Aguilar I am a first generation college student and enjoy helping others take the first step to higher education. I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering technology and am currently a Sophomore at UNT. My goal is to encourage students with my accomplishments, to be an example of what you can achieve.
• Membership Coordinator - Kynan Moulton I am currently a Senior majoring in Psychology, a first generation college student from Mount Pleasant, Texas and have been a part of G-Force since August of 2011. My free time is spent obsessing over the Texas Rangers, even during the off season. My next step is to apply to UNT’s Counseling Psychology graduate program in hopes to one day become a licensed Child Therapist specializing in abuse and neglect.
• Historian - Arturo Hernandez I am a Drawing and Painting major with a minor in Spanish. I am currently a Junior, but I have been working for the Office of Outreach since Fall of 2009. I've been a G-force mentor from the very beginning, but I was also very much involved with the ELITE Mentors at one point, formerly known as Champions of Outreach.

Services

• College Applications
• Financial Aid
• Scholarships
• Myths about college
• Mentoring
• Assistance with selecting your Major/Career/College
• Parents/Students Workshops
• Classroom presentations
• Tutoring in any subject
• Military information
• Community COllege information
• Trade School information

Contact

Associate Director, G-Force Advisor: Margaret Pegueromargaret.peguero@unt.edu(940) 369-7391

G-Force Officers

President: Pedro Callespedro.calles@unt.edu

Vice President: Heather Quinnheather.quinn@unt.edu

Address: UNT Office of OutreachEagle Student Services Center 136 Union Circle 1155 #310937Denton, TX 76203-5017

Fax: 940-369-8681