What is Expected of Mentors?
We purposefully have designed this program to be flexible for alumni. We know that you are busy and have many personal and professional commitments. You and your mentee have complete control over your mentorship relationship and can decide how you want the relationship to work.
However, we do have a few minimal expectations:
- Set your relationship expectations right away about when and how you will connect with your mentee (see the Mentorship Agreement Form to help guide that conversation). Note that one meeting is required (either in person or via phone or video chat) and a typical number of meetings is 3-6.
- Approach your mentorship relationship with respect, professionalism, and an open mind.
- Respond to communications from your mentee in a timely manner.
- Listen and ask open-ended questions, which will assist your mentee in thinking about their Northwestern direction.
- Please reach out with questions and or concerns to mentor@northwestern.edu.
- Tell your classmates and members of your Northwestern network about your experiences! As a growing program, we rely on word of mouth referrals to promote the program.
Orientation and Training
Alumni:The Northwestern Alumni Association (NAA) has created an online on-demand training video for both alumni mentors and alumni mentees. It can be viewed anytime by visiting this page. You do not have to be registered for the program to view the video and watching it as a participant is not required.
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