As a participant in the program, you will receive a variety of training and ongoing support to help form a strong Mentor-Mentee relationship. 

Initial Training

The Initial Training serves as an introduction to the program and will include the following topics:

• Objectives, format, and responsibilities of mentor
• Adult learning principles, teaching strategies/techniques, differences in mentor/mentee orientation, and stages of development
• Institutional characteristics, culture, and resources
• Typical mentor/mentee activities
• Effective communication strategies

Format of the Training

Part 1: Canvas shell

As a program participant, you will be added to our canvas shell. Through Canvas you will engage in a variety of readings/discussions prior to the summer training as well as have access to additional resources.

Part 2: Two-day Summer training

• Day 1, August 22, 2018, 9 am - 3pm:  Mentors Orientation
• Day 2, August 23, 2018, 12 - 4pm: Mentor/Mentee introduction. Topics will include setting boundaries, expectations, communication protocols, and meeting schedules.

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Monthly meet-ups:

Throughout the academic year, you will be invited to monthly meet-ups for mentors and mentees. Meet-ups will cover topics of interest as identified by the mentor/mentees.