Mentoring Program
People around the world have different dreams, and they want to
see those dreams become reality. One way of making those dreams true is to go to school. As AUCA alumni
we are looking to make some contributions to our organization, by raising the quality of education
through the mentoring program which will help the country in jobs creation.
Currently students at AUCA face many challenges. The Alumni Association and AUCA administration are
working collaboratively to establish a formal Mentoring Program to enable them to successfully progress
through their careers. We request that alumni consider volunteering to help these students deal with
issues such as: Jobless, Discouragement and an internship, writing their thesis and Difficulty with
course work.
Mentors can:
- Provide support, encouragement and guidance to students to enable them to stay on track and complete
their graduates program with potential
- Share their wisdom, skills and insights.
- Offer feedback on internship experiences
- Engage in career development conversations.
- Provide professional networking opportunities.
- Assist with resume writing and job interviewing skills.
- Sharing success stories
Mentoring does not include:
- Any type of counseling (this would constitute a dual role).
- Befriending.
- Taking care of the students.
- Doing for students what they can do for themselves.
- Representing the student in dealings with faculty, staff or administration.
- Serving as a go between for the student
Qualifications to be an Alumni Mentor:
Currently, there is no formal screening or selection criteria established. However, the Alumni
Association Mentoring Program has developed general guidelines for alumni mentors and student mentees.
All alumni mentors are encouraged to attend an initial training session for orientation
Responsibilities of an Alumni Mentor:
- Respect student mentee’s time and work by keeping all appointments. Contact mentee in a timely
manner if unable to attend scheduled meetings.
- Monitor mentee’s progress and provide coaching and feedback to reinforce positive Changes.
- Maintain mentee’s confidentiality.
- Provide feedback to AUCA Mentoring Program representatives.
Responsibilities of a Mentee:
- Become acquainted with mentor and share concerns, issues and struggles, as appropriate.
- Respect alumni mentor’s time and work by keeping all appointments. Contact mentor in a timely manner
if unable to attend scheduled meetings.
- Realize that having a mentor is a privilege and take the opportunity to learn and to advance
oneself.
- Provide feedback to AUCAAA Mentoring Program Representatives.
Alumni members who are interested in mentoring a student and students who want to have a mentor
should contact alumni committee they will share a brief form that will facilitate the mentor.
