Mentoring Program
Introduction
Mentoring, from an educational perspective, is “the fundamental form of human development where one person invests time, energy, and personal know-how assisting the growth and ability of another person” (Gordon Shea). A mentor can play many roles including coach, teacher, advocate, friend, cheerleader, and opener of doors. Though a mentor may be a role model, a true mentor does not ask another person to “be like me.” A mentor says, “I will help you become whoever you wish to be.”
PROGRAM PURPOSE
The goal of this program is to bring together students and alumni for an exchange of information on education, professionalism, aspirations and ideas. These relationships provide a learning experience for students outside the classroom, where they have a chance to see the opportunities that a professional environment has in store for them.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
- Be enrolled as a student in the College of Engineering.Complete the application and attend a mandatory orientation session.
- Create or update your LinkedIn profile.
- While mentors can assist you with networking and discovering internship and job opportunities, the purpose of seeking a mentor is not to obtain an internship or full-time position.
- Discuss your needs and expectations with your mentor; think about what you want out of the program prior to each meeting.
- Negotiate ideas and activities with your mentor.
- Be committed to carrying out agreed-upon goals and follow through.
- Be receptive to suggestions and feedback.
- Keep your mentor informed of progress.
- Contact your mentor if unable to attend scheduled meetings.
- Realize and appreciate that your mentor is volunteering their time.
- Maintain a professional demeanor.
- Complete the end-of-year evaluation.