FAQ

Hi guys,

This morning i have been working on answering some FAQ. I'm uploading what i've done so far, so when Jamie's in later he can expand on it.

Let me know if any of you have any FAQ idea's and we will try and come up with an answer for it and and attach it on to here.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How much time will mentoring take up?

This depends on how much time you can commit. However, if you sign up to become part of the student academic mentoring scheme, it will be a regular commitment. It does however; depend upon the mentee and mentor relationship and how much support is needed.

What if I come across a problem I can’t deal with?

It’s important that you understand that you’re not expected to know the answer to everything. You will need to identify what the problem is and the most appropriate place to refer the mentee, whether this is to student services, welfare officer or the module lecturer.

Do I have the right experience and skills?

You don’t need previous experience as a mentor and will receive full training from the student academic mentoring partnership. The only skills that are required are the ability to listen, non-judgmental attitude and enthusiasm

What if my mentee never turns up to our planned sessions?

If your mentee doesn’t show up to a planned session then you should attempt to contact them to see why they missed the session, this could be done via e-mail. If they continue to miss sessions then you will need to approach the student academic mentoring partnership team to express you’re concerns.

What if my mentor never turns up to our planned sessions?

If your mentor doesn’t show up to a planned session then you should attempt to contact them to see why they missed the session, this could be done via e-mail. If they continue to miss sessions then you will need to approach the student academic mentoring partnership team to express you’re concerns.

What if my mentee won’t leave me alone?

If you are having problems with harassment then speak to the student academic mentoring partnership scheme team. They will be able to terminate the mentoring relationship and discuss this with the mentee. Do not give our your personal details such as phone number or address.

Hope your all well and good to hear from you Kirk :)

Melissa