Transcript Sophomore Academic Mentoring (SAM) Program

Sophomore
Academic Mentoring
(SAM) Program
Welcome SAM Mentors!
Orientation Meeting
• Mentor/URAP Supervisor Introductions
• Mentor Success, Time Commitment &
Mentor Benefits
• Mentor Responsibilities
• Communicating with Protégés
• Partnership Activities
• Weekly Reporting
• Future Training
The IDEAL MENTOR IS…
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Articulate
Responsible
Self-Motivated
Enthusiastic
Willing to Learn
Eager to help others
Campus Smart
Time Commitment
• One year commitment to the program
• Attend trainings
Mentor Benefits
• Leadership skills and a paid part-time position
• Opportunity to get to know other students and
professionals on campus
Mentor Responsibilities
• Campus involvement
• Provide insight on being a
successful student
• Develop leadership skills
• Attend orientation and monthly
meetings
• Maintain weekly contact with
protégés
• Act as a guide and “voice of
experience” for protégés
Communication with Protégés
• You may meet with your protégés without any
preconceived plans and let the protégés
concerns/interests/etc. shape your communication.
• You may also consider possible topics of
conversation or select material to use during your
sessions with preparation in advance.
• Whether you plan carefully or respond
spontaneously, it is helpful to be familiar with
possible activities that you can use during your
sessions with your protégés.
Some activities…
• Work on skills the protégé would like to
improve
• Discuss a current event from a newspaper
or magazine article
• Share cultural traditions
• Find mutual interests to share
• Help your protégés develop decision
making skills
• Share the discovery of five new words a
week
• Assist your protégés in organizing school
work and developing study schedules
***Please keep documentation of your communication
with your protégés. You must keep a record of
meetings***
Weekly Reports
Upcoming Trainings
WebCT Design Training
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
12pm-1pm EDCC 2.228
Thursday, February 22, 2007
12pm-1pm EDCC 2.228
Crisis Communication Training
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
12pm-1pm Location to be announced
Thursday, March 8, 2007
12pm-1pm Location to be
announced
Non-Crisis Communication Training
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
12pm-1pm EDCC 2.228
Thursday, February 22, 2007
12pm-1pm EDCC 2.228