The Role of the Mentor

• Establish high expectation for personal, social, and academic performance
• Challenge the protégé's plan for success
• Motivate the protégé to accomplish both short and long term goals
• Listen to concerns and make the appropriate referrals when applicable
• Empower the protégé to take responsibility for personal, social, and academic success
• Foster self-confidence
• Model positive attitude and behaviors
• Explain the rules and regulations of the Mentoring Program
• Facilitate critical thinking opportunities
• Formulate goals and assign tasks for the duration of the mentoring relationship
• Offer kind words as a source of inspiration
• Confront inappropriate behavior and attitudes
• Support the School of Science and Technology retention initiatives
• Assist the protégé with establishing personal and professional contacts
• Mentors have a positive attitude, character, and integrity

The Responsibilities of the Mentor

• Mentors informally or formally teach protégés how to acquire the skills necessary for successful performance at school and work
• Mentors provide guidance and wisdom based on their level of competence and experience. Mentors also refer protégés when the concern presented is outside of the mentor's expertise
• Mentors reinforce the positive decisions of their protégé by serving as a sound board and sharing encouraging words
• Mentors facilitate lines of open communication
• Mentors serve as the protégé's role model, friend, and confidante
• Mentors participate in training and in-service activities to stay abreast of effective mentoring practices
• Mentors confront the negavtive behavior and attitude exhibited by the protégé, when applicable

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