Mentoring

Mentoring is a communication-based personal relationship in which one experienced person shares knowledge and advice with a less experienced person. The person sharing the information is the mentor; the receiver of the information is the mentee. The purpose of the mentor/mentee relationship is to enable the mentor to provide support, guidance, and insight into matters as expressed by the mentee. Mentoring is generally for personal and/or professional development and is often founded on commonalities between the mentor and mentee.

The following elements should be in place for the most effective relationship between mentor and mentee:

• Open communication
• Mutual respect
• Trust
• Rapport
• Confidentiality
• Willingness to commit time required
• Active listening
• Honesty

The SCMS program is designed to advise students who are seeking assistance in one or more of the following areas:

• Academic achievement
• Post-graduation plans
• Career exploration and guidance
• Soft skills development
• Community service involvement
• Positive support and encouragement