The Role of the Protégé

• Willing to think outside of the box
• Serve as a willing participant in the mentoring relationship
• Desire to achieve personal, social, and academic success
• Receptive to advice, counsel, and constructive criticism
• Share new skills with mentors
• Serve as a spokesperson for the mentoring program including positive stories
• Offer kind words as a source of inspiration
• Support the School of Science and Technology retention initiatives
• Refer others who may benefit from the mentoring program

The Responsibilities of the Protégé

• Commit to excelling in personal growth, social skills, and academics
• Adhere to the rules and regulations of the mentoring program
• Establish a close working relationship with the mentor
• Report to the mentor those concerns that interfere with personal, social, and/or academic performance
• Accept responsibility for personal, social, and academic success
• Attend scheduled meetings, workshops and programs conducted by the mentoring program
• Share new skills with mentors
• Transfer knowledge gained to fellow students at Norfolk State University
• Confront inappropriate behavior and attitudes exhibited by peers or mentors
• Work with the mentor to establish personal and professional contacts
• Share positive information and success stories