Best Practices for Best Practices for Developing and Developing and
Maintaining an Effective Maintaining an Effective Mentoring Program Mentoring Program
Presenters: Michael FaloyinPresenters: Michael Faloyinand Wayne Murrayand Wayne Murray
Who is a Mentor?Who is a Mentor?MentorMentor
Dictionary.com defines a mentor as Dictionary.com defines a mentor as ““a wise and trusted counselor or teacher. An a wise and trusted counselor or teacher. An
influential senior sponsor or supporter.” influential senior sponsor or supporter.”
A mentor is someone who allows you to see the A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself. hope inside yourself.
““A Mentor is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, A Mentor is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” John C. and a push in the right direction.” John C. CrosbyCrosby
What is a NJ GEAR UP What is a NJ GEAR UP Mentor? Mentor? TeacherTeacher Problem solverProblem solver MotivatorMotivator CoachCoach GuideGuide
A good mentor isA good mentor is:: Interested in helping others succeedInterested in helping others succeed CaringCaring Willing to spend timeWilling to spend time PatientPatient TrustworthyTrustworthy PracticalPractical An active listenerAn active listener InspirationalInspirational Sensitive to the feelings of othersSensitive to the feelings of others
What is a mentee/protégé?What is a mentee/protégé?
LearnerLearner Decision makerDecision maker InitiatorInitiator Risk takerRisk taker Goal setterGoal setter
Academic Vs Summer Academic Vs Summer programprogram Academic Year Program Academic Year Program
In-Service/After SchoolIn-Service/After School Saturday ServiceSaturday Service
Summer ProgramSummer Program NJIT CampusNJIT Campus
Provide flexibility in services rendered Provide flexibility in services rendered especially at the schools and cater to the especially at the schools and cater to the schools needs schools needs
Mentor recruitment processMentor recruitment process Advertisement Advertisement
Referral from staff and other GU programsReferral from staff and other GU programs NJ GEAR UP applicants through state websiteNJ GEAR UP applicants through state website Flyers on campusFlyers on campus Set up tables at NJIT & Rutgers during on Set up tables at NJIT & Rutgers during on
campus events and School based activitiescampus events and School based activities
Select staff with Select staff with PassionPassion Similar past experiences or willing to learn Similar past experiences or willing to learn
cultural differencecultural difference DedicationDedication Excellent communication skillsExcellent communication skills Relevant education (not a must!)Relevant education (not a must!) Keen awareness of needKeen awareness of need
Mentor recruitment process Mentor recruitment process contd..contd.. Training Staff/ Orientation Training Staff/ Orientation
NJ GEAR UP statewide mentor trainingNJ GEAR UP statewide mentor training On campus trainingOn campus training
Round table discussionRound table discussion Continually provide professional Continually provide professional
development sessionsdevelopment sessions Make use of counselorsMake use of counselors Program staffProgram staff Guest speakers Guest speakers Example, address mentor limitations Example, address mentor limitations
&Proper attire&Proper attire
Managing your mentor Managing your mentor componentcomponent Provide the necessary resourcesProvide the necessary resources
Provide effective toolsProvide effective tools HandoutsHandouts WorksheetsWorksheets ActivitiesActivities Media equipment (if applicable)Media equipment (if applicable) Use of other technology resourcesUse of other technology resources
Online training Online training Online tutoring Online tutoring Online classesOnline classes
Conducive activity space (adequate privacy)Conducive activity space (adequate privacy) Proper guidelines, an established plan of action Proper guidelines, an established plan of action
and chain of command for reporting issuesand chain of command for reporting issues Counselor referralsCounselor referrals Disciplinary referrals Disciplinary referrals
Managing your mentor Managing your mentor component contd…component contd…
Activity logs Activity logs Incident reportsIncident reports Access to student grades and Access to student grades and
standardized test scoresstandardized test scores Proper follow upProper follow up
Plan to address issues as they arisePlan to address issues as they arise Counseling issues/referral (Counseling issues/referral (Counselor Counselor
referral formreferral form)) Issues reported by staff or studentIssues reported by staff or student Issues between staff or students Issues between staff or students Disciplinary issuesDisciplinary issues
Managing your mentor Managing your mentor componentcomponent CreativityCreativity
Consistently reinvent your mentor componentConsistently reinvent your mentor component More activities, less presentationsMore activities, less presentations Allow mentors to contributeAllow mentors to contribute Do not reinvent the wheelDo not reinvent the wheel
Use internet as a resourceUse internet as a resource Use other programs a resourceUse other programs a resource Think outside the box (youtube videos, books, games etc.)Think outside the box (youtube videos, books, games etc.)
Allow flexibility (with reasonable parameters)Allow flexibility (with reasonable parameters) FeedbackFeedback
Consistent verbal feedback to and from staff Consistent verbal feedback to and from staff Internal and state Protégé evaluation of mentorInternal and state Protégé evaluation of mentor Staff evaluationsStaff evaluations Staff evaluation of programStaff evaluation of program Get input through surveysGet input through surveys
Managing your mentor Managing your mentor componentcomponent
Make a connection to other components of Make a connection to other components of the programthe program No component can exist as an islandNo component can exist as an island
Make use of social media Make use of social media
Make use of your network at schools and Make use of your network at schools and on campus on campus
Allocate a time for mentoring activities Allocate a time for mentoring activities This will make a well rounded studentThis will make a well rounded student
Things to consider….Things to consider….
Tailor material to your audienceTailor material to your audience Age Age GenderGender EnvironmentEnvironment
What challenges are they facing?What challenges are they facing? What engages them?What engages them? What do the schools suggest?What do the schools suggest? Include some mentors in the development Include some mentors in the development
of your mentor program as well as in of your mentor program as well as in maintaining itmaintaining it
Dressing Appropriately
Homelessness
Illiteracy
Sex and Disease
Keys Areas of FocusKeys Areas of Focus
Inappropriate Dating/Relationships
Bullying Family Issues & Pressure
Gangs
Any Questions?Any Questions?
Thank You!!!Thank You!!!
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