Gustavus Mentoring Program

The Gustavus Mentoring Program matches Gustavus students with a Gustavus alum, parent, or friend for a mentoring relationship.

Log In to the Mentoring Program Platform Here.

Develop meaningful & impactful relationships with Gustavus Alumni.

Participants should be in their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year. Mentoring pairs work together to:

Assist in preparing students for the transition to professional life upon graduation
Realization that many career paths are non-linear and encourage students to keep an open mind and explore varied possibilities
Accept coaching to enhance and develop interpersonal, professional, and leadership skills
Assist in building a professional network

The program runs late October - May. Mentoring pairs are expected to make contact at least once per month. Conversation starters will be provided to offer guidance on discussion topics. For mentor information click here.

Apply to be a part of the Mentoring Student Leadership Team!

Click here for position discription information and application form. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 15, 2019 at 5:00pm.

Registration Information:

Mentors: Registration is NOW CLOSED via our New Mentoring Platform. The Gusties Connect powered by PeopleGrove platform will allow mentees to be matched with mentors and also allow mentors to communicate/network with other alums. Register today!

Mentees (students): Registration is NOW CLOSED via our New Mentoring Platform. The Gusties Connect powered by PeopleGrove platfrom will allow mentees to be matched with mentors and also allow them to connect/network with other alums that are apart of the community. Register today!

**Note: Students must attend MANDATORY Mentee (Student) Orientation to be apart of the Program.

Upcoming Events for 2018-19:

September Registration - Deadline October 1

Matching begins October 8

MANDATORY Mentee Orientation - TBD - We will have a series of mini orientations this year

Matching complete by October 19

Mentoring Program Kick-off - October 25 7pm, DoubleTree by Hilton - Bloomington (student busses leave 3 Flags at 5:00 p.m.)

Monthly Communication - November 2018 - April 2019

Closing banquet at Gustavus - May 2019

Resources:

SMART Goals Worksheet

Mentor Handbook 2018-19

Career Conversation Examples:

Leadership

Career Management

Teamwork

Oral/Written Communication

For more information regarding the Gustavus Mentoring Program contact Laura Diaz at 507-933-6056 or ldiaz2@gustavus.edu

"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin

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