Hello again,
As a resource for the mentors to always refer back to we have created a handbook (which still needs the actual information) to be given out to the mentors. Just so you guys know here is a rough template that we are planning to give out.
ACADEMIC MENTOR HANDBOOK
Introduction
What is academic mentoring?
Definition.
Mentoring isn’t…….
What you shouldn’t do
Rights and Responsibilities
In this section we look at the rights and responsibilities of mentors and mentees.
Responsibilities of the Academic Mentor include:
Responsibilities of the Mentee include:
Rights of the Mentee include:
Rights of the Academic Mentor include:
Goals and Aims of the project:
Benefits of Academic mentoring:
Benefits for the mentor:
Benefits for the mentee:
Benefits for Staff:
Assessment and Evaluation Details:
e.g. the blog and mid-term evaluation sheets etc.
Communication Skills:
- Listening
- How to ask the questions, Use learning resource
Frequently Asked Questions:
- How much time will mentoring take up?
- What if I come across a problem I can’t deal with?
- Do I have the right experience and skills?
- Why bother?
- If my mentee seems to have a problem but won’t admit it, what can I do?
- What if my mentee won’t leave me alone?
- My mentee is non-communicative and when I ask if they want to carry on with the mentoring scheme, they say yes, even though they don’t seem to be engaging with the process. What can I do?
Advice and Support:
Academic Issues? Problems with their course? Direct to tutor
Is everything confidential?
Does the service run other activities?
Are there other sources of help and support?
When is the service open? Include Vacation Hours
Enhancing Transferable Skills:
Volunteering opportunities
Include Sharon’s volunteer work.
Personal Development Tutorials:
Centre for academic success?
Contacts and Other Information:
Useful websites:
That's it! Take care :)
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