The mentoring relationship is one in which an experienced professional (mentor) guides, coaches, and teaches a less experienced student or young professional (protégé). 
Mentoring must benefit all involved:  the mentor, the protégé, the organization(s), as well as the culture supporting the relationship.

Responsibilities of Mentor

• First meeting, held in conjunction with the Advisory Council meetings on campus.
• Agree on short and long term goals for the protégé
• Communicate frequently
• 3-5 contacts/semester, either by phone or in person
• Be available to your protégé as needed
• Provide sound advice, coaching, teaching and inspiration to your protégé.
• Track protégé progress toward his/her academic and professional goals.
• Complete assessment process at the end of each semester.

Responsibilities of Protégé

• Meet with your mentor during on campus Advisory Council meetings (usually in April and September).
• Contact your mentor monthly.
• Research your mentor’s company, bio, outside interests, etc.
• Engage in proactive dialogue and ask informed questions.
• Complete an assessment process at the end of each semester.

Assessment Process

• Complete online survey: Mentor Assessment Protégé Assessment
• Conduct the end-semester interview with the Department of Communication Event Coordinator or Executive in Residence.
• Discuss between mentor and protégé what works, what doesn’t, and how to improve the mentorship, especially at the mid-term and end-semester points.
  

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