2. The purpose of this orientation is to ensure that mentors are knowledgeable about the structure of the program and comfortable with their roles and responsibilities.

3. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION Welcome and Introductions Program Overview Definition of the mentor/protégé relationship Functions of a mentor Getting Started

4. Establishing Expectations Setting Goals Agreeing on a Plan TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION

5. Mentoring is a voluntary relationship in which the mentor serves as: Advocate  Advisor  Friend

6. Mentoring is a two way relationship that is unique because:  The mentor and protégé are both volunteers  The mentor, although senior, has no formal authority over the protégé

7.  Listening  Teaching skills  Acting as an advocate  Giving exposure to opportunities  Increasing protégé’s visibility

8. Access  Advice  Advocacy

9. Advice  Begins with listening  Help protégé make decisions, don’t make decisions for them  Give “how-to” advice on practical matters  Don’t give personal advice: listen and let the protégé talk through a problem

10. Access  Connect protégé with people or resources that might not otherwise be available  Introduce protégé to colleagues Show protégé how to find information on colleges, scholarships, jobs

11. Advocacy  An advocate speaks on behalf of a protégé  As an advocate, the mentor links his reputation with the protégé’s  Advocacy is earned over time

12. Self-Assessment of:  Motivation  Expectations Background Limitations Fears Assets

13. Why did your mentor devote his/her time to YOU? He saw my potential She saw my untapped potential He identified with me I was eager to be a protégé  She saw some positive things we could work on to our mutual benefit

14. Agreeing on a Plan Frequency and structure of meetings Tasks to be accomplished Target dates

15. Do: Listen actively Model appropriate behavior Be realistic and dependable Give honest feedback Show respect

16. Maintain confidentiality Start and end on a positive note Learn from your protégé Let your protégé know what you're gaining from the relationship Do: State clear expectations

17. Do: Have fun Help your protégé discover the nature of his/her genius

18. Don’t: Intimidate protégé Act preoccupied Promise what you can’t deliver Sugar-coat negatives Jump to conclusions

19. Don’t: Ignore cultural or ethnic differences Assume what works for you will work for everyone Reveal confidences Give personal advice Put off meetings

20. Don’t: Assume responsibility for protégé’s success Rush the process Cancel meetings repeatedly