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Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator
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.
Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator
Agenda
Definition Benefits Expectations Guidelines Blackboard Meet your Mentor Information Interview
Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator
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.”
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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
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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
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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.
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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
Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator
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
Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator
General Guidelines
Establish a set of communication methods
Only discuss appropriate topics Maintain respect at all times Honor meeting times
Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator
Use of Blackboard
http://blackboard.eller.arizona.edu/
Login Here
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Blackboard
Login with your username and password
Click on link toE-Mentoring course under “My Courses”
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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
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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
Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator
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
Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator
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
Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator
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!
Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator
Thank You!
Please contact me if you have any concerns!Sarah Thompson
E-Mentoring [email protected]