1. Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator Protégé Mentorship Program Orientation

2. 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.

3. Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator Agenda  Definition  Benefits  Expectations  Guidelines  Blackboard  Meet your Mentor  Information Interview

4. 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.”

5. Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator 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

6. Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator 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

7. Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator 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.

8. Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator Use of Blackboard http://blackboard.eller.arizona.edu/ Login Here

12. Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator Blackboard Login with your username and password Click on link to E-Mentoring course under “My Courses”

13. Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator 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

14. Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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!

18. Sarah Thompson, E-Mentoring Coordinator Thank You! Please contact me if you have any concerns! Sarah Thompson E-Mentoring Coordinator saraht@eller.arizona.edu