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Cougar Success Mentor Program

Washington State University Tri-Cities is offering the first year students a mentoring relationship to improve the opportunity for success in their academic and professional careers. The mentors are selected from alumni, faculty, staff and the community. Mentors are not career counselors or required to be personal advisors to students. The students will meet with their mentors to gain advice and guidance on academic success, careers, and professional competencies. Mentors share information about their own academic journey and how it impacted their career choice, and provide insight into their profession. This could include, but not limited to, individual Q&A, job shadowing or networking with professional organization.

 

Mentor Responsibilities
• Complete the WSU Tri-Cities Mentor Application
• Attend initial kick-off session and wrap-up celebration with student in 2008 Spring semester
• Meet with the student in person a minimum of twice during the semester -(January 2008-May 2008)
• Provide contact with student by e-mail or phone at least monthly
• Provide input about student and program to WSU Tri- Cities staff at mid semester and end of semester
• Comply with WSU Policy for volunteers and RCW 43.43.830-842

University Support for Mentors
• Recruit screen and mentor candidates
• Match student academic and/or career interests with
mentor capabilities
• Act as point-of-contact for questions and/or concerns of Mentor during fall and spring semester
• Meet with Mentor at least one time during the semester to address any concerns of Mentor program

Student Responsibilities
• Complete a Mentor Request Application
• Participate in the initial kick-off and wrap-up celebration
• Provide current contact information for Mentor and update if necessary during semester
• Be prepared when meeting with Mentor
• Behave professionally at all times, i.e. return messages, be prompt when meeting, be organized with questions and concerns.

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Contact us: amitson@tricity.wsu.edu (509) 372-7297
Washington State University Tri-Cities, 2710 University Drive, Richland, WA 99354-1671 USA