Mentors must attend one Mentor Training session, one Kickoff Meeting and one session of each of the three (3) mandatory Mentor Meetings. Mentees must attend one Kickoff Meeting and one Mentor UPP Group Meeting per semester.
All Mentor UPP participants are required to complete a monthly Check In that will be sent via Crimson Accounts or alumni email address by the last day of each month and is due by the 5th of the following month.
Mandatory Mentor Only Activity/Mentor Focused Activity
Mentee Focused Activity
Fall 2014
| Date | Time | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 19, 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Mentor Trainings | Engenuity Lab-Paty 162 |
| Aug 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Kickoff Meeting #1 | TBD |
| Aug 26 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Kickoff Meeting #2 | TBD |
| Sept 4 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Kickoff Meeting #3 | TBD |
| Sept 11 & 15 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Mentor Group Team Building | Engenuity Lab-Paty 162 |
| Oct 7 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Mentor Group Meeting Scavenger Hunt |
Engenuity Lab-Paty 162 |
| Oct 20 & 23 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Mentor Mtg – Mid-Semester | Engenuity Lab-Paty 162 |
| Nov 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Mentor Group Meeting Coop, Internship, Study Abroad, Scholars Program |
Engenuity Lab-Paty 162 |
Spring 2015
| Date | Time | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8 | 1-2 p.m. | Spring Mentor Training | Engenuity Lab-Paty 162 |
| Jan 12 | 1-2 p.m. | Spring Mentor Training | Engenuity Lab-Paty 162 |
| Jan 13 & 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Mentor Mtg / Workshop Career Fair/CES Reception |
Engenuity Lab-Paty 162 |
| Jan 20 | 6-8 p.m. | EXPLORE | Engenuity Lab-Paty 162 |
| Feb 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Mentor Group Activity Mentor Group Swap/Networking |
Engenuity Lab-Paty 162 |
| Mar 5 | 6-8 p.m. | CES Networking Reception | Ferguson Ballroom |
| Apr 6 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Mentor Group Field Day/ Engineering Quad Year End |
Engenuity Lab-Paty 162 |
| Apr 13 & 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Mentor Mtg – Wrap Up | Engenuity Lab-Paty 162 |
Recommended Minimum Schedule of Mentor Group Meetings/Communication
It is highly recommended that you and your mentor group meet face-to-face. Scheduling can be difficult at times; however, this is part of developing your problem-solving and leadership skills. See Creative Solutions to Connecting if you need some help connecting with your mentor group.
| Fall | |
|---|---|
| August | – Meet with your mentor groups a minimum of one time – Communicate weekly via phone, email or text |
| September | – Meet with your mentor groups a minimum of two times – Communicate weekly via phone, email or text – Attend the Mentor UPP Group Event |
| October | – Meet with your mentor groups a minimum of two times – Communicate weekly via phone, email or text – Attend the Mentor UPP Group Event |
| November | – Meet with your mentor groups a minimum of two times – Communicate weekly via phone, email or text – Attend the Mentor UPP Group Event |
| December | – Meet with your mentor groups a minimum of one time – Communicate weekly via phone, email or text |
| Spring | |
|---|---|
| January | – Meet with your mentor groups a minimum of two times – Communicate weekly via phone, email or text – Attend the Mentor UPP Group Event |
| February | – Meet with your mentor groups a minimum of two times – Communicate weekly via phone, email or text – Attend the Mentor UPP Group Event |
| March | – Meet with your mentor groups a minimum of two times – Communicate weekly via phone, email or text – Attend the Mentor UPP Group Event |
| April | – Meet with your mentor groups a minimum of two times – Communicate weekly via phone, email or text – Attend the Mentor UPP Group Event |