GTCC Campus Pride and Civility Initiative

Mentor/Coaches Workshop

Training

Prepared by: Dana L. Merck, MPA DLM & Associates Consulting Group

GTCC Facts

Overall, GTCC has:

� 43 Buildings � More than 1.5 million square feet of space � Four Campus locations and one Center

GTCC Facts Cont.

GTCC Offers: � Over 100 Curriculum Programs � 27 College Transfer Programs � Continuing Education � Adult Education

GTCC Facts Cont.

GTCC serves 43,000 to 44,000 students each year.

� 18,000 Curriculum Students � 7,000 Adult Education � Balance Continuing Education

MISSION � The GTCC Campus Pride and Civility

Mentoring Initiative will promote student success by motivating goal identification and achievement, modeling accepted industry/employment standards of dress, and empowering students to take ownership of the college’s standards of behavior through college wide mentoring/coaching, leadership, and campus pride activities.

Goals

�  Promote and provide support for the general welfare of all GTCC students.

�  Provide opportunities for post classroom fellowship through formal and informal mentoring related activities.

�  Provide additional opportunities for career support. �  Promote positive personal and social development and

student involvement. �  Encourage retention from semester to semester among

students �  Foster a smooth transition for high school graduates, giving

while incentivizing current students to complete academic pursuits and continue to a four year college/university.

�  Provide networking opportunities for future use.

Mentor Training

Purpose

Build confidence in ability to make a

difference in the lives of students which will motivate and sustain

program

Learn about challenges and barriers students face and how to

become more sensitive

Become more skilled at

developing caring mentoring

relationships

OBJECTIVES

� Academic Success: Improve retention and graduation rates of students involved in mentoring program campus wide.

� Employability Skills: -Teamwork -Communication -Problem Solving

-Personal Responsibility -Information Processing

-Adaptability

Mentors Are

� POSITIVE ROLE MODELS � FRIENDS � COACH � ADVISOR � SELF-ESTEEM BUILDER � CAREER COUNSELOR � ADVOCATE

Characteristics Of A Successful Mentor

Mentor

Good Listener

Stable

Can provide

leadership

Reliable

Non Judgmental

Committed Discreet

Patient

Has a good

sense of humor

Does not attempt to

replace parent or guardian

Professional

Things Mentors Want To Know Logistics The Mentee The Relationship

How is a match made? What are mentees like? What role will I play-parent, teacher, friend

What things are considered? What Challenges do they face?

Am I doing or saying the right things?

How often and how much time do I spend with mentee?

What are their backgrounds?

How do I answer questions about sensitive issues?

Will there be training so I know what activities I can do with them?

Why are they being referred?

What should we talk about?

Signs of A Good Mentor Mentors Listen. They maintain eye contact and give their full attention.

Mentors Guide. Mentors are there to help mentees find life direction,

Mentors are Practical. They give insight about keeping on task and setting goals and priorities.

Mentors Educate. Mentors educate about life and their own careers.

Mentors Provide insight. Mentors use their personal experience to help their mentees avoid mistakes and learn from good decisions

Mentors are accessible. Mentors are available as a resource and sounding board.

Mentors criticize constructively. When necessary, mentors point out areas that need improvement, always focusing on the mentee’s behavior, never his/her character.

Mentors are supportive. No matter how painful the mentee’s experience, mentors continue to encourage to learn and improve.

Mentors are specific. Mentors give specific advice on what was done well or could be corrected, what was achieved and the benefits of various actions..

Mentors care. Mentors care about their mentees’ in school and career planning, as well as their personal development.

Mentors succeed. Mentors not only are successful themselves, but they also foster success

Mentors are admirable. Mentors are usually well respected in their organizations and in the community.

Measures of Success Your mentee may realize for the the first time that he/she…..

Good Indications:

has potential •  setting goals •  developing new skills •  aware of time management

Is confident and self assured •  Increased cooperation with parents, teachers, and peers

•  behavioral changes

values education and the learning process

•  Increase in school attendance •  Improved grades •  respect for instructors

Is a capable young person •  a willingness to help others •  ability to see the future •  ability to plan for and complete

college

Establishing Positive Personal Relationships I.  Respect and Trust II.  Supportive III.  Invest Time and Energy IV.  Effective Communication

Helping Young People Develop Life Skills I.  Long Range Planning II.  Decision Making III.  Values Clarification IV.  Economic Independence V.  Personal Development

Assisting In Case Management

I.  Knowledgeable about Resources II.  Understanding FERPA III.  Importance of Documentation

Increasing Awareness to Interact With Other Social and Cultural Groups I.  Understand Multicultural/Social Issues II.  Understanding Demographics III.  Understanding Socio-economics

Sharing Ideas and Support for Team Members � Weekly meetings to discuss common

problems and socialize. � Ongoing Training and Networking � Use feedback to refine mentor training

and increase mentor/mentee retention.