St. Cloud State University

Mentoring Program

If you would like to be a mentor or a mentee for upcoming mentoring opportunities, feel free to email the Alumni Relations Office!

The date for the next mentoring event has not yet been set, however, keep checking back to the mentoring website for updated information.

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What is Mentoring?

Mentoring is a developmental partnership through which one person shares knowledge, skills, information and perspective to foster the personal and professional growth of someone else. The SCSU Alumni Mentoring Program provides opportunities for students to connect with alumni in order to benefit from their post-University experience while providing alumni meaningful ways to give back.

The SCSU Alumni Associaton was pleased to offer a fresh new approach to the mentoring program in 2009. The revised format intended to offer increased alumni exposure to students by providing what one might call a “speed mentoring” environment in which mentors and mentees met for 10 minute sessions. This format allowed students to meet with up to eight different mentors.

Speed Mentoring Event

This year's Speed Mentoring event took place on Sunday, February, 8, 2009 in conjunction with the Leadership Development Institute (LDI), a very popular event among students sponsored by the Center for Student Organizations and Leadership Development (CSOLD). The date for the next mentoring event has not yet been set, however, keep checking back to the mentoring website for updated information.

Mentor/Mentee Registration

If you would like to be a mentor or mentee for upcoming mentoring opportunities feel free to email us.

Special Acknowledgements

The Alumni Relations Office appreciates and celebrates cross-campus partners, specifically the Center for Student Organizations & Leadership Development, Career Services, and the SCSU Foundation for its assistance and support.

PAST SPEED MENTORING EVENT SCHEDULE: February 8, 2009

Mentor Schedule

Mentee Schedule

11:30 a.m. Registration

12:00 p.m. Lunch

12:30 p.m. Orientation

1:05 - 1:15 p.m. Speed Round One

1:17 - 1:27 p.m. Speed Round Two

1:29 - 1:39 p.m. Speed Round Three

1:45 - 1:55 p.m. Speed Round Four

1:55 - 2:04 p.m. Break

2:05 - 2:15 p.m. Speed Round Five

2:17 - 2:27 p.m. Speed Round Six

2:29 - 2:39 p.m. Speed Round Seven

2:45 - 2:55 p.m. Speed Round Eight

2:55 p.m. Wrap Up

11:00 a.m. Leadership Development Institute Orientation (CSOLD)

12:00 p.m. Speed Mentoring Registration

12:30 p.m. Orientation and Snacks

1:05 - 1:15 p.m. Speed Round One

1:17 - 1:27 p.m. Speed Round Two

1:29 - 1:39 p.m. Speed Round Three

1:45 - 1:55 p.m. Speed Round Four

1:55 - 2:04 p.m. Break

2:05 - 2:15 p.m. Speed Round Five

2:17 - 2:27 p.m. Speed Round Six

2:29 - 2:39 p.m. Speed Round Seven

2:45 - 2:55 p.m. Speed Round Eight

2:55 p.m. Wrap Up

Benefits of Participation

Benefits for the Mentor:

Benefits for the Mentee:

Opportunity to share experiences and wisdom with current students

Access to a pool of potential future employees

The satisfaction of nurturing the potential of a talented, committed future leader

A fresh personal connection to the university

Receive coursework, career information and advice

Networking opportunities

Informational interviews

Opportunity for professional development

Connection to the history and tradition of the university

Participation Requirements

Mentor:

Mentee:

Willingness to share time, knowledge and experiences

Attendance at mentoring events

Willingness to share your business contact information in the event that you would like to connect with students again (two Garvey meal-passes will be provided)

Completion of a post-event survey

In your junior or senior year

Admission to major program is preferred

An idea of your desired career field would be beneficial

Attend mentroing orientation session