Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator Protégé Mentorship Program Orientation

Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator

Protégé Mentorship Program

Orientation


Vision

To provide a mentorship program environment that will aid the development

of academic and personal goals, and to create a resource for students and

professionals to enhance the skills needed to effectively build operational

relationships centered on respect, communication and personal growth.


Agenda

Definition Benefits Expectations Guidelines Blackboard Meet your Mentor Information Interview


What is a Mentorship?

Mentor“one who provides one-to-one support and attention, is a friend and a role model, and

enhances a student’s educational experience.”

Mentoring“meeting regularly over an extended period of time with the goal of enabling a special bond of

mutual commitment based on the development of respect, communication and personal growth.”


Benefits for Mentees Increased understanding of a specific field of

work Enhanced networking skills and channels Strengthened professionalism Increased Alumni connections Reinforcement of career building skills Technical, ethical and general business

guidance Help to set and achieve personal/professional

goals Increased confidence and motivation


Benefits for Mentors Opportunity to share your learning experiences A way give back to the community and students Increase personal and professional growth Increase access to future professionals Influence students as a role model Better listening, coaching and feedback skills Improved self-awareness Learning new approaches and ideas Satisfaction from helping others develop


Expectations for Mentees Schedule your meeting times with your

mentor in advance. Be flexible and have a variety of times you can be available.

Be familiar with the industry and organization before meeting with your mentor.

If you wish, you may write a brief letter of introduction before contacting your mentor by telephone or e-mail.

Be on time. If you know you will be late, call and let your mentor know.


Expectations ctd. Respect your mentor’s time - don't wear out

your welcome. The average time for an information discussion is about 30 minutes.

Be prepared to answer questions concerning your interests, values, skills and where you would like to use them.

It is a good idea to ask your mentor for referrals to others who might be able to provide valuable information on the career(s) that you are considering.

Submit mid and final evaluations


Expectations of Mentors

Meet online with the mentee at least once a week

Establish a respectful, friendly, and communicative relationship with mentee

Encourage mentee to establish goals and to work towards those goals

Submit mid and final evaluations


General Guidelines

Establish a set of communication methods

Only discuss appropriate topics Maintain respect at all times Honor meeting times


Use of Blackboard

http://blackboard.eller.arizona.edu/

Login Here


Blackboard

Login with your username and password

Click on link toE-Mentoring course under “My Courses”


Blackboard General course

announcements An overview of the

program My contact information The mid and final

evaluation form can be found here

Group pages and discussion board found here


Discussion Board

Click on – Communication tab on left side– Discussion Board

Please feel free to begin your own discussion threads and respond to those already available

The Discussion Board page is open to ALL mentors/mentees


Group Pages Click on

– Communication tab on left side– Group Pages– Your Mentor/Mentee Link– Group Discussion Board– Name of specified forum– Add New Thread

Can log on to Blackboard at the same time or you can do a question/answer type format at your convenience

Weekly suggested topic forums can be found here to help facilitate your relationship

The Group Pages are only open to YOUR specific mentor/mentees – this is more private than the general Discussion Board


Additional Suggestions

Do not rely solely on Blackboard to maintain your relationship

Use Blackboard for informational purposes and discussions

Establish contact via email, telephone, messenger (if both have), or in-person

Schedule a day-on-the-job if feasible


What to do from here?

Mentees- contact your mentor and introduce yourself

Familiarize yourself with Blackboard Set up an initial time or time-frame of

when to check Blackboard (suggested topics will be posted every Monday)

Take advantage of the knowledge you learn!


Thank You!

Please contact me if you have any concerns!Sarah Thompson

E-Mentoring [email protected]

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Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator Protégé Mentorship Program Orientation