We're now recruiting mentors.
Our mentors are select UBalt faculty, staff and alumni who have a wide range of educational backgrounds and professional experience.
Mentors should be ready to:- guide students through completion of Professional Development Institute requirements
- discuss students' career goals and objectives
- provide advice as deemed appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a mentor?
Mentors are select UBalt faculty, staff and alumni who have been chosen to guide students on their professional development path.
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What does a mentor do?
Mentors guide students in completing the Professional Development Institute requirements, discuss their career goals and objectives, and provide support and advice.
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When and how do we meet?
Mentors meet with students at mutually convenient times. Meetings can occur face to face, by phone, by email or through Internet chat.
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What time commitment is necessary?
A minimum of one hour of contact time per mentee per month during the semester is required for fostering a successful, productive partnership. More time may be necessary depending on a student's particular goals. Mentoring relationships are generally expected to last at least six months or until a student graduates.
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What are the benefits of mentoring students?
Benefits of mentoring include:
- improved job performance
- career success
- recognition by others
- personal fulfillment and satisfaction.
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How do I become a mentor?
You are welcome to apply any time. To become a mentor, you must:
- hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- obtain, complete and submit a mentor application
- attend a two-hour mentor orientation (if selected).
We accept new mentors before the start of each fall term and hold training sessions in August each year.