In conjunction with its formal tutorial programme, Trinity College seeks to offer all of its students informal advice and consultation on academic matters, within the broader framework of collegial support. The academic and pastoral mentoring programme offers help to students. The mentoring programme is administered by the Director of Academic Studies, Dr Damian Powell, in consultation with the Chaplain, the Revd Dr David Cole.
Students meet individually with their mentors by appointment six times each year.
Students in later years are strongly encouraged to have a mentor, and a potential mentor will be suggested to each student in College. You and your mentor should meet regularly, and discuss how your studies are progressing, your strengths and weaknesses and how to handle them, options for the future, and any personal matters on which the mentor may be able to help or support you. Professional mentoring This programme is for students who do not have established links in their professional area. The professional mentoring programme aims to link senior Trinity students with members of the professions, often former Trinity students, in a way that enhances the professional formation of students while strengthening ties between the College and the professional community. Students selected for professional mentoring will work closely with a mentor, observing and participating in aspects of professional life in a chosen area.