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Resources for Mentors and Students
A brand new online mentor workshop created by the College of Liberal Arts is now available. Click here to view the presentation.

The History of Mentor
The story of Mentor comes from Homer's Odyssey. When King Odysseus of Ithaca went to fight the Trojan War, he entrusted the care of his household to Mentor, who served as teacher and overseer of Odysseus's son, Telemachus.


Expectations
A successful mentor relationship starts with a firm understanding of each other's expectations for the program.


Benefits
Check out the many benefits to be a part of the mentor program.


Ten Tips for Effective Mentoring
These tips will help you set up an effective plan for proceeding with your mentorship relationship.


12 Strategies for Effective Mentoring
These helpful guidelines will make your mentorship experience interesting and rewarding.


Questions For the Student to Ask the Mentor
View a list of helpful questions for students to ask mentors.


Personal Time Demand and Availability
Please share your weekly schedule with your mentor partner so that you may facilitate personal contact more effectively. Print out the schedule and pencil in your weekly commitments.


Goal Setting Worksheet
Use this worksheet to help you set goals for your mentor experience.


In This Section
Mentoring Web Site Links
Mentoring Conference Papers
Job Shadow Information

Get Acrobat Reader  Mentor_Handbook_08-09.pdf  
Get Acrobat Reader  Effective_Mentor_Coaching.pdf  
Get Acrobat Reader  Maximize_the_Mentor_Relationship.pdf  


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