Mentor Characteristics embody a faculty member who is willing to be open and dedicated to the intern. It is very important for a mentor to simply be present or available for the intern, especially at college-sponsored events or meetings. Overall, the mentor must be open to new ideas, techniques, and challenges that each intern will offer. Mentor Responsibilities include a myriad of activities that both supplement and complement the intern s activities. The mentor orientates the intern to the community college by introducing the intern to a variety of faculty members and on-campus programs and auxiliaries.
Mentors share their expertise, with the intern during weekly meetings.
Interns initially observe the teaching or counseling practices of the mentor teacher while periodically assisting the mentor in planning classroom activities. The mentor also shares responsibilities with the intern with respect to the intern s growth and development. Mentors are responsible to complete an evaluation of the intern for the adjunct teaching or counseling assignments to the department chairperson at the appropriate time. Mentor Expectations should reflect equal return for their investment. The amount of time spent with the intern will influence the productivity and rewards of the mentoring experience.