Why get a mentor?
64% of students who feel extremely certain about postgraduation goals have a mentor - Inside Higher Ed
We are excited that you are interested in participating in the UD Mentoring Program!
Benefits of having a mentor
- Meet an experienced UD alumni and gain insight into life after UD
- Get an inside look into different professions and ask questions to help you explore
- Connect with the UD community
- Build interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
- Receive constructive feedback
- Discover different perspectives from your mentor
- Expand your professional network
- Feel confident in your internship, job, or graduate school applications
What does the program look like?
- Students will meet with their mentor at least twice a semester, either in person or virtually.
- Students are invited to attend an annual networking event where they can meet more UD alumni.
How do I sign up?
- Review the mentee covenant below.
- Click on the Sign up for the mentoring program button.
- The Offices of Alumni Relations and Personal Career Development will review applications.
- If you are selected, you will receive an email from Christina Nguyen, Associate Director, with your mentor match.
Mentor/Mentee Covenant
The Mentee agrees to the following:
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Respond promptly to email or phone communication (especially to schedule a meeting).
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Adhere to all prescheduled appointments, notifying your mentor if you are unable to attend a meeting and must reschedule.
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Come to each meeting prepared. Write down the issues you would like to discuss and the questions you would like to ask.
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Notify Christina Nguyen (at mnguyen1@udallas.edu) about any questions or concerns, especially regarding any changes to your ability to participate.
The Mentor agrees to the following:
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Once you are assigned a mentee, review student answers to the Mentee Survey to determine the type of mentorship the student is requesting (i.e., career exploration, resume review, shadowing, etc.).
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Reach out to the student to set a mutually agreed upon day/time and format for an introductory meeting.
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Adhere to all prescheduled appointments.
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Assist mentee in professional development based on the parameters outlined in the mentee’s survey.
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Provide insights and personal experiences on professional matters.
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Notify the director of Alumni Relations or associate director of OPCD of any questions or concerns, especially regarding any changes to your ability to perform as a mentor so that we may select another mentor for that student.