1. Presenters: Michael Faloyin and Wayne Murray
Best Practices for Developing and Maintaining an Effective Mentoring Program
Presenters: Michael Faloyin
and Wayne Murray

2. Who is a Mentor? Mentor Dictionary.com defines a mentor as
“a wise and trusted counselor or teacher. An influential senior sponsor or supporter.”
A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.
“A Mentor is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” John C. Crosby

3. What is a NJ GEAR UP Mentor?
Teacher
Problem solver
Motivator
Coach
Guide
A good mentor is:
Interested in helping others succeed
Caring
Willing to spend time
Patient
Trustworthy
Practical
An active listener
Inspirational
Sensitive to the feelings of others

4. What is a mentee/protégé?
Learner
Decision maker
Initiator
Risk taker
Goal setter

5. Academic Vs Summer program
Academic Year Program
In-Service/After School
Saturday Service
Summer Program
NJIT Campus
Provide flexibility in services rendered especially at the schools and cater to the schools needs

6. Mentor recruitment process
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Referral from staff and other GU programs
NJ GEAR UP applicants through state website
Flyers on campus
Set up tables at NJIT & Rutgers during on campus events and School based activities
Select staff with
Passion
Similar past experiences or willing to learn cultural difference
Dedication
Excellent communication skills
Relevant education (not a must!)
Keen awareness of need

7. Mentor recruitment process contd..
Training Staff/ Orientation
NJ GEAR UP statewide mentor training
On campus training
Round table discussion
Continually provide professional development sessions
Make use of counselors
Program staff
Guest speakers
Example, address mentor limitations &Proper attire

8. Managing your mentor component
Provide the necessary resources
Provide effective tools
Handouts
Worksheets
Activities
Media equipment (if applicable)
Use of other technology resources
Online training
Online tutoring
Online classes
Conducive activity space (adequate privacy)
Proper guidelines, an established plan of action and chain of command for reporting issues
Counselor referrals
Disciplinary referrals

9. Managing your mentor component contd…
Activity logs
Incident reports
Access to student grades and standardized test scores
Proper follow up
Plan to address issues as they arise
Counseling issues/referral (Counselor referral form)
Issues reported by staff or student
Issues between staff or students
Disciplinary issues

10. Managing your mentor component
Creativity
Consistently reinvent your mentor component
More activities, less presentations
Allow mentors to contribute
Do not reinvent the wheel
Use internet as a resource
Use other programs a resource
Think outside the box (youtube videos, books, games etc.)
Allow flexibility (with reasonable parameters)
Feedback
Consistent verbal feedback to and from staff
Internal and state Protégé evaluation of mentor
Staff evaluations
Staff evaluation of program
Get input through surveys

11. Managing your mentor component
Make a connection to other components of the program
No component can exist as an island
Make use of social media
Make use of your network at schools and on campus
Allocate a time for mentoring activities
This will make a well rounded student

12. Things to consider…. Tailor material to your audience Age Gender
Environment
What challenges are they facing?
What engages them?
What do the schools suggest?
Include some mentors in the development of your mentor program as well as in maintaining it

13. Keys Areas of Focus Homelessness Sex and Disease Illiteracy
Dressing Appropriately

14. Verbal and Physical Abuse
Illness and Death
Verbal and Physical Abuse
Drug and Alcohol Abuse

15. Family Issues & Pressure
Bullying
Family Issues & Pressure
Inappropriate Dating/Relationships
Gangs

16. Any Questions?

17. Thank You!!!