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In our program, you are building relationships with people you know nothing about! You may have to intentionally find commonalities to develop a mentor-mentee bond!
Mentor Role:
Recruiting Mentees: Spring 2019
Mentor Profiles: March/April 2019
Mentor/Mentee Matching:
June 2019
Fall Welcome Event:
September 2019
Mentor Blog: Ongoing
Volunteer Opportunities: Ongoing
What does a mentor do?
What type of mentor are you?
The Challenger-- asks the tough questions, very realistic.
The Cheerleader-- happy when others succeed, cheer you on when they’re struggling.
The Coach-- help others see their problems clearly and clarify their roles in situations.
The Connector-- willing to open up personal/professional networks with others.
The Educator-- shares expertise with those who want to know.
The Idea Generator-- takes on the role of the “thought partner”, helps open minds to new experiences and opportunities.
The Librarian-- a wealth of information readily available, answers questions and gets things done.
The Super Star-- someone who others want to be like.
The Teammate-- an awesome listener who knows when to sit back and when to step in.
Clinical Services: Counsellors on hand to help students in distress
Sharon Leung: Education Counsellor ed.counsellor@ualberta.ca
Tech in Ed: Technology assistance, Education Learning Commons, Red Chair Sessions
Education Students Association
QPR Training: Certified suicide prevention training program
Do not give advice on specific degree requirements - every individual's program is different!
Do not advise on deadlines, prerequisite waivers, transfer credit, withdrawing from a course, or other matters that would need to be verified by a Student Advisor
If a decision could affect their program - send them to an advisor!
Sharing information about classes you enjoyed or favorite professors
Tips & Tricks you've learned about scheduling your courses
Pointing them in the right direction to resources they may require
Your mentee is very upset because they have failed their midterm for EDU 100. What do you recommend they do?
The Keener: This person is extremely motivated and may spend their whole summer getting ready for school.
The Puzzlemaster: This person has a thousand questions. If you can’t answer all of them, that’s ok! Redirect them to the proper avenues and everything will be fine.
The Social Butterfly: This student is coming to university with a vast social network. They will love meeting new people and making connections. Include this mentee in your social and volunteer events!
The Balloon: This student is lost to the wind. Wish them the best and direct your efforts to helping people who appreciate your help
Be sure to include:
a. Your name
b. Your route (Elementary/Secondary) or major/minor
c. Personal information (extracurriculars & common grounds)
d. What each person’s preferred method of communication is
e. Guiding questions to have your mentee reply with detailed information
Bring friends in from outside the mentorship program or graduates to hear their experiences
Find an educational experience you can participate in together
Arrange to meet with another group of mentors/mentees
Your mentee is not so sure they want to be a high school Social Studies teacher anymore and they'd like to switch to Elementary. What do you do?
It's January and your mentee hasn't been in touch since November. What do you do?
What are some benefits of being mentored?What are the benefits of being a mentor and how can this relationship be mutually beneficial?
What do you do if your mentee does not want to be in the program anymore?
What if your schedule becomes too hectic to be an effective mentor?