VSTAR VSTAR MentoringMentoring

Changing lives,

one student at a time

The Purpose of Mentoring

To transition the student in, through, and out of college. With an intent to increase awareness, the goal is to retain students through connecting them to academic, business, and community resources.

Most importantly, the intent is to empower students’development through connections with experiencedinstructors, enhancing both their student and graduatelife.

What does the menteeget from being in a

mentoring relationship?

The mentee receives a listening ear, different perspective, and a connecting smile. The mentor is an invaluable resource for encouragement and support.

What does the mentorget out of it?

The mentor benefits from increased problem

solving and interpersonal skills, recognition, and opportunity for success stories.

A mentorship opens the horizons for both parties as networking is a crucial skill and resource in today’s society.

What can be expected?

• To be successful in this effort, it will take a lot of hard work, dedication, and heart.

• Although many standards have been outlined, the mentoring program is a living mechanism that is subject to change.

• Feedback will be the primary drive for change, so don’t be afraid to share your two cents.

• Although flexible, the VSTAR Program will be highly monitored and enforced with a focus on incoming students.

• Precision and accurate reporting is imperative to fine tuning this daring endeavor.

• Be prepared to be amazed.

Who is the student?

Our Response

• “Well, there’s nothing that I can do about that.”

Retention

What is the greatest gift?

VSTAR Mentoring Report

Learning to Fly

• Students will receive a classification based on time in school:

– Mentee: 1st phase only– Apprentice: 2nd through 3rd phases– Protégé: 4th phase through GRADUATION!

If we lose a student’s current contact information, we lose the student.

What is the report documenting?

Mentee Kayla KratzHave the student write their classification before his or her name.

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• The student should be highly involved in the mentoring session and understand the purpose of the meeting.

• Student comments are a way of putting thoughts in a black and white form. Helps students reflect on and articulate feelings.

• How are the sessions going?

• Is the student progressing?

• Are their any identified risks that need to be addressed?

• What was the resolution of the meeting?

• Was there an Action Plan involved?

What about your thoughts?

• Always turn in the original and keep a copy for your records.

• Place the report in the copy room VSTAR Mentoring (complete) box.

• Turn in reports by 10:00 AM on Friday. Reports received after deadline will not be reviewed or reported until the following week.

Turning in the Report:

REMEMBER:

If it’s not documented,

it DIDN’T happen!

Crunching Numbers

Maximum Points per Week: 4 Points

Points per Meeting: 4 Points

Points per Contact Attempt: 2 Points(Phone Call, Letter, Email, etc.)

VSTAR Mentoring Report: Scoring

How Often?

– Mentee: one face-to-face meeting per week– Apprentice: one face-to-face meeting every

odd week– Protégé: one face-to-face meeting first week,

mid phase, and end phase.