De Vries Institute for Global Faculty Development

Growth Marketing

• Communicate with their mentee weekly, by telephone, email, or in person
• Be respectful of the mentee’s time, opinions, and decision-making and strive for mutual respect
• Serve as a positive role model by modeling desirable behaviors, i.e., patience, tolerance, and reflective listening
• Be comfortable and able to establish appropriate boundaries with the mentee and his or her family
• Be encouraging and supportive of the mentee
• Build self-esteem and motivation
• Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together
• Help the mentee develop a milestone plan for completing high school and going on to college or work
• Check-in with the program staff once a month
• Complete evaluation surveys as requested by staff
• Recognize role as a mandated reporter and report any problematic issues
• Be patient and understand that the mentoring relationship is a process that takes work and time

Growth Opportunities Mentor