Principles

Principles

Mutual Benefit

Mentoring is a reciprocal relationship where the mentor, mentee, and institution benefit. These benefits can take the form of retention, achievement, confidence, compensation, knowledge, and skills.

Development of Skills

As part of the relationship, mentoring develops skills. These can be personal skills such as self-reflection, organization, time management, and perception and academic skills which include knowledge, critical thinking, and communication.

Approachability

Mentoring is an open relationship.  The mentor, mentee, and institution must be approachable.  The groups must serve in confidence and express a commitment of time and willingness to share and receive advice.

Flexibility

Mentoring must have a flexible framework around clear aims.  The flexibility allows for changes to better reflect the needs of the relationship and that processes need be reflected upon and made more effective.