1. Sophomore Academic Mentoring (SAM) Program Welcome SAM Mentors!

2. Orientation Meeting Mentor/URAP Supervisor Introductions Mentor Success, Time Commitment & Mentor Benefits Mentor Responsibilities Communicating with Protégés Partnership Activities Weekly Reporting Future Training

3. The IDEAL MENTOR IS… Articulate Responsible Self-Motivated Enthusiastic Willing to Learn Eager to help others Campus Smart

4. Time Commitment One year commitment to the program Attend trainings Mentor Benefits Leadership skills and a paid part-time position Opportunity to get to know other students and professionals on campus

5. Mentor Responsibilities Campus involvement Provide insight on being a successful student Develop leadership skills Attend orientation and monthly meetings Maintain weekly contact with protégés Act as a guide and “voice of experience” for protégés

6. Communication with Protégés You may meet with your protégés without any preconceived plans and let the protégés concerns/interests/etc. shape your communication. You may also consider possible topics of conversation or select material to use during your sessions with preparation in advance. Whether you plan carefully or respond spontaneously, it is helpful to be familiar with possible activities that you can use during your sessions with your protégés.

7. Some activities… Work on skills the protégé would like to improve Discuss a current event from a newspaper or magazine article Share cultural traditions Find mutual interests to share Help your protégés develop decision making skills Share the discovery of five new words a week Assist your protégés in organizing school work and developing study schedules ***Please keep documentation of your communication with your protégés. You must keep a record of meetings***

8. Weekly Reports

9. Upcoming Trainings WebCT Design Training Tuesday, February 20, 2007 12pm-1pm EDCC 2.228 Thursday, February 22, 2007 12pm-1pm EDCC 2.228 Crisis Communication Training Tuesday, March 6, 2007 12pm-1pm Location to be announced Thursday, March 8, 2007 12pm-1pm Location to be announced Non-Crisis Communication Training Tuesday, February 20, 2007 12pm-1pm EDCC 2.228 Thursday, February 22, 2007 12pm-1pm EDCC 2.228