Mentoring Program
Mentor Expectations
Directions: Mark an X on the line next to all items in each section that reflect reasons why you wish to serve as a mentor, the activities you expect to be involved in with the new employee, the issues you would like to discuss, and ways you can help the new employee advance in his or her career.
I want to be a mentor to:
_____encourage and support a new employee.
_____do my part to create a collaborative subculture within my unit.
_____ establish close professional relationships.
_____ create a network of talented people in my unit or profession/occupation.
_____pass on my knowledge of the university to a new employee.
_____pass on my knowledge of my occupation/profession/field to a new employee.
_____ continue to learn from others and develop new insights.
_____other______
I would like it if the new employee and I could:
_____ meet during a work-time break for soda, coffee etc.
_____ meet for lunch or dinner.
_____ attend educational events on campus such as lectures, workshops, or brown-bag presentations.
_____ attend local or regional professional meetings.
_____ attend educational or cultural activities in the community.
_____ other______
I hope the new employee and I will discuss:
_____ networking opportunities.
_____ professional development opportunities available to the new employee.
_____ workplace realities.
_____ the annual performance review process.
_____ strategies for career advancement.
_____ ways to balance work and non-work responsibilities.
_____ the new employee’s short- and long-term professional goals.
_____ university policies and procedures.
_____ community activities and opportunities for involvement of the new employee.
_____ mistakes to avoid.
_____ other______
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The things I would like to be “off limits” in the mentoring relationship include:
_____ meeting in non-public places.
_____ sharing private aspects of our lives.
_____ other______
I would like to assist the new employee with career advancement by:
_____ removing—or attempting to remove—career obstacles.
_____ introducing him/her to others who might assist his/her career.
_____ mentioning his/her achievements to others to give the new employee visibility.
_____ mentioning the new employee’s name for consideration when career-enhancing vacancies occur for which he/she qualifies.
_____ urging the new employee to take actions or pursue assignments that will give him/her positive visibility.
_____ other______
For the next nine months, I can spend ______hours per month, on average, with the new employee for whom I will serve as a mentor. Check one line only.
_____ at least 6, but up to 8 hours per month
_____ at least 4, but up to 6 hours per month
_____ at least 2, but up to 4 hours per month
Additional comments about my expectations for the mentoring relationship:
Adapted from Brainard, Suzanne G. 2004. A Curriculum for Training Mentors and Mentees©. Women in Engineering Programs and Advocates Network.