Information for Mentors

Mentor program applications for 2008-2009 are now available.  The program runs during the academic year from October through April. 

Benefits of being a mentor:

• Grow your ability to nurture success in others.
• Contribute to higher education in a meaningful way.
• Foster the development of future professionals in your field.

Role as a mentor:

• Work with student to help them establish realistic and obtainable goals and identify ways to achieve them.
• Offer constructive suggestions and feedback.
• Help student meet with other professionals in his/her desired field.
• Ask good questions that help student explore his/her own values and needs, or make informed decisions.
• Help student increase awareness and gain access to professional resources and organizations.
• Encourage student to explore new areas. 
• Be willing to adjust your goals as student changes interests during or as a result of this opportunity for career exploration.