Fall 2009 Mentor Program Dates to keep in mind:

• Mon., Sept. 21 – Mentor Program Introduction in Ottensman Hall 045 (Mentor Center) at 6 PM
• Wed., Sept. 24 – Applications are due. The application can be found to the left on the page and either emailed to Tammy Salmon-Stephens at salmont@uwplatt.edu or dropped off at her office, 148 Ottensman Hall.
• Mon., Sept. 28 – Mentor Program Assignments in Ottensman Hall 045 (Mentor Center) at 6 PM
• Wed., Oct. 14 – Mentor Program Progressive Dinner

Mentoring

• College of EMS Peer Mentoring
• Pre-College Mentoring

Mentoring & Mentee Resources

• Sign-up form (PDF)
• Agreement Form (PDF)
• Expectation Form (PDF)
• Slide Show on Mentoring

College of EMS and Industrial Technology Peer Mentoring

Mission

The College of EMS Mentor Program provides an opportunity for women entering the College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science and Industrial Studies to be paired with experienced students who provide friendship, guidance, and support through the time of transition into a new and challenging environment.

Objectives

• Provide personal support to the participants.
• Heighten self-esteem of participants.
• Provide academic advice to the participants.
• Provide skills and information for professional development.
• Increase interaction between participants and participating faculty members in Engineering, Mathematics, Science and Industrial Studies.

Who can be a mentor?

A mentor is an experienced Junior or Senior college student, majoring in Engineering, Mathematics, Science or Industrial Studies and provides significant assistance to a person who is less experienced during a time of transition. The roles of a mentor are to:

• Provide general guidance, support and effective strategies to educational success.
• Assist the mentee in career path counseling.
• Suggest academic electives to meet mentee's objectives.
• Determine goals with mentee.
• Actively participate in the mentor program activities each semester.
• Send an email to mentees at least every two weeks to offer your assistance and provide support.
• Attend other campus events with mentor group. For example, SWE activities.
• Provide honest evaluation of mentor program.

Who can be a mentee?

A mentee is a Freshman or Sophomore college student, majoring in Engineering, Mathematics, Science or Industrail Studies who receives support from a more experienced person during a time of transition. The roles of a mentee are to:

• Seek and utilize guidance, support, and effective strategies to educational success provided by mentors.
• Actively participate in the three planned mentor program activities each semester.
• Respond to emails sent by mentor.
• Be prepared to let her mentor know how she can help.
• Attend other campus events with mentor group.
• Provide honest evaluation of mentor program.

Program Dates

• Fall 2009 Calendar SWE and Women in Engineering Programs

Examples of Mentor Program Activities

• Meet every week for lunch
• Visit Student Support Services (342-1816), free tutoring to those eligible
• Visit University Tutoring Services (342-1050)
• Visit the UWP University Career Center Office (342-1183)
• Visit the UWP Writing Center (342-1615)
• Attend the UWP Career Fair
• Determine your next semester's schedules
• Have a slumber party
• Discuss pros and cons of living off- and on-campus
• Discuss pros and cons of 4 years versus 5 years of college
• Work of resumes (University Placement Services Office (342-1183)
• Do the Meyer's Briggs Personality Indicator (Counseling Services, 342-1865)
• Invite each other to dinner at home
• Discuss how to handle long distance relationships
• Discuss why you have chosen your major
• Invite to social events
• Discuss co-ops and internships
• Talk about the advantage/disadvantages of having a minor
• Go to an athletic event
• Go to the Advising and Career Exploration Services (ACES, 342-1033)
• Go to the "M"
• Look at holiday house decorations
• Give each other moral support
• Invite a professor from your department for your meeting
• Talk about your goals and/or set some goals
• Visit Dairy Queen or Culvers or other restaurant in town
• Visit the Mining Museum
• Participate in a SWE meeting
• Discuss business etiquette
• Visit a jobsite
• Practice interviewing skills
• Discuss "corporate culture" and "unwritten rules"
• Discuss how to manage finances and benefit packages
• Discuss fears and concerns about being in the workplace
• Surprise your mentor or mentee with a small gift, card or other special recognition
• Visit the Math Learning Center (360 Gardner Hall)
• Visit the Counseling Services Office (342-1865)
• Visit the Karrmann Library Reference Desk (342-1668)
• Visit Student Health Services (342-1891)
• Visit the Financial Aid Office (342-1836)

Pre-College Mentoring

If you are interested in establishing an email mentorship with one of our women in engineering college students or the Women in Engineering Program Director, please contact the Director, Ms. Tammy Salmon-Stephens.

Society of Women Engineers Dates & Information

The meetings for the Fall 2009 semester are held in 140 Ottensmen Hall at 6PM and the dates for the meetings are:

• Monday, September 14, 2009
• Wednesday, October 7, 2009
• Thursday, November 12, 2009
• Thursday, December 3, 2009