Program at a Glance

Mentoring Program Expectations

Following the orientation, mentors and mentees are expected to meet once per month for at least one hour for the duration of the program. Meetings can take place remotely via Skype, Zoom, phone, etc. or in person.

We will be distributing three brief (30 minute) surveys to both mentors and mentees throughout the mentoring program to help us monitor effectiveness and track outcomes.

Additional information regarding the kinds of behaviors expected for a successful mentoring relationship for both parties will be covered at the program orientation and are available as part of the mentoring toolkit.

Program Orientation

Mentees will attend a mentoring program orientation to understand program features, expectations, and how to get the most out of their assigned mentoring relationship. Details regarding the orientation will be shared at a later date.

Mentors will attend a brief virtual orientation to understand program features, expectations, and how to get the most out of their assigned mentoring relationship. Details regarding the orientation will be shared at a later date.

Mentoring Toolkits

A content-rich website with resources to support both mentors and mentees can be found under "Toolkits and Resources." Resources include articles of interest, training materials, sample mentoring plans, and sample mentoring contracts.

Mid-Year Event for Mentees

As a companion to the one-on-one mentoring experience, all mentees will meet mid-way through the program for a speed mentoring event where 3-4 experts will provide mentoring on topics of interest to participants. Feedback from mentees will be obtained in advance to determine topics of interest. I-O faculty and alumni (who are not serving as one-on-one mentors) will serve as speed mentors.