In science and engineering, a good mentor seeks to help a student optimize an educational experience, to assist the student s socialization into a disciplinary culture and to aid the student in finding a suitable career path. Most studies of successful leaders over the last 20 years identified having a mentor as crucial to the development of their career. Your mentor can help you decode the unwritten rules of engineering and science. She can provide support, encouragement and guidance that may not be available to you on campus. Communicate your expectations clearly.
Confidentiality is essential to building mutual trust in the mentoring relationship.
Your mentor will be provided with an information sheet compiled from the questionnaire you submitted. Establishing Regular Contact Contact need not be lengthy, consistency is the key issue. WIG will send a monthly reminder about upcoming Mentoring events. Setting Expectations Mentor and mentees will sign an agreement outlining the general expectations for the program. It is your responsibility to inform your mentor of times which you will not be in contact due to travel or other circumstances.