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The Mentor

THE ROLE OF THE MENTOR  

• Mentors are equals, not authority figures.
• Mentors build self esteem by motivating students to succeed in school.
• Mentors provide information on social and career options.
• Mentors provide support in resolving social and academic problems.

MENTOR ATTRIBUTES

• A strong desire to help other students succeed in school.
• The ability to perceive and respond to the needs of students.
• A willingness to invest time and energy in mentoring a student.
• A commitment to be involved.

WHAT DOES A MENTOR DO?

• A mentor listens, clarifies and inspires.
• A mentor offers advice on solutions to problems.
• A mentor sets good examples by modeling appropriate behavior.
• A mentor helps to set academic and personal goals.
• A mentor is there when needed.

MENTOR BENEFITS:  

• To share one's knowledge and expertise.
• To enhance self-esteem.
• To help shape educational, leadership, career, and learning goals.
• To experience a feeling of pride in seeing the mentee learn and focus on goals.
• To enjoy the feeling of being useful and supportive.
• To share knowledge on the field of education and information on the university.
• To appreciate the ability to lead the mentee to higher levels of thinking.
• To be monetarily compensated for your time.