The What, Why, Who, How and Where of Mentoring

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The What, Why, Who, How and Where of Mentoring

• Presented By Rozi H. Pozos

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Learning Objectives

• What-is true meaning of mentorship
• Why-obtain a mentor
• Who-qualifies as good mentor
• How-to be a good mentee
• Where-to find Multiple mentors
• Class Activity I/Dialogue
• Class Activity II/Case Scenario/Reflection
• Class Activity III/Mentor Quiz

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What

• The True Meaning of Mentorship is a professional
  relationship between a mentor and a mentee during
  the mentees transitional period and development
  stage.

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Why

• Reasons For Obtaining A Mentor
• Support
• Advice
• Information
• Feedback
• Career Guidance
• Development of Skills/Research

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More Why Reasons

• Access to Professional Community
• Conference Experience
• Potential Dissertation Committee Member
• Publishing Experience

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Who Qualifies

• Qualities of a Good Mentor
• Competent
• Helpful
• Supportive
• Role Model
• Ethical/Respectful
• Accessible
• Culturally Sensitive
• Generous/Goodwill

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How To Be A Good Mentee

• Mentor Expectations of Mentees
• Follow directions well (competence)
• Accept gofer tasks
• Display enthusiasm and dedication
• Punctual and dependable
• Appropriate socialization with staff
• Industrious

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Where To Find Multi-Mentors

• Faculty Advisors
• Department Chair
• Other Faculty
• Peer Mentors
• Alumni Mentors

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Class Activity I/Dialogue Exercise

• Please think of a mentor who inspired you and
  without whose presence in your life you might not
  be here today.
• Discuss three qualities/factors your mentor
  shared/did that positively impacted your life.

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Class Activity II/Reflection

• Case Scenario
• You have a bright but naïve mentee, what advise
  would you offer to help her or him navigate in
  your area of expertise?
• List three recommendations then discuss them with
  your group

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Class Activity III

• Test Your Listening Skills
• Quiz

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References

• Articles
• Mentoring Graduate Students Going Beyond the
  Formal Role Structure by Allan Schnaiberg
• The American Sociologist/Summer 2005
• Graduate Student Mentor Program Exploring What a
  Diverse Student Population Needs by Cathy Sue
  White Dissertation, 2006, Fielding Graduate
  University
• Qualities Mentors Value In An Intern
• http//casl.umd.umich.edu/hum/hum-intern/students
  20 traits.html