Program Expectations

Communication is key. Communicate with each other frequently, and establish the best way to maintain communication, even during busy periods. Be respectful of each other’s time - be on time for meetings and communicate if there is going to be a problem.

The Alumni Association is available to help if there are questions or things aren’t going well.

Mentor Expectations

• Work with mentee to develop a meeting schedule that works for both of you (i.e. twice a month via email, once a month via Skype, etc.).
• Communicate with mentee at minimum once per semester between October to May. More frequent communication is encouraged.
• Be open to answering all types of professional questions.
• Adapt to mentee needs based on their time in the program and when their degree conferral will take place.
• Help mentee reach their goals for the program.

A mentor will…

• Be an employed professional (in areas such as academia, government, public health department, non-profit organization, etc.)
• Serve as a resource for career readiness questions, i.e. resume, cover letter, interviewing, how to search for a career. Offer suggestions and feedback.
• Respond in a timely fashion.
• Commit to open dialog and extend their knowledge whenever possible.
• Communicate with the Mentorship Office if they no longer wish to participate in the program or their mentor relationship is not going well.

A mentor will not…

• Be expected to provide their mentee with a job.
• Be expected to provide more time than what they are comfortable.
• Stop communicating with their mentee when life gets busy. Rather, they will reach out and let the mentee know what’s going on and set up a future time to connect.

Mentee Expectations

• Mentees will reach out to mentors via email for first point of contact by Oct. 20.
• Work with mentor to develop a meeting schedule that works for both of you (i.e. twice a month via email, once a month via Skype, etc.).
• Communicate with mentor at least once per semester between October to May. More frequent communication is encouraged.
• Be prepared to talk about your goals for the program.
• Be open to feedback and suggestions.

A mentee will…

• Be expected to initiate contact with their mentor and be responsible for continuing to engage with their mentor.
• Junior classification or senior
• Be courteous of their mentor’s time and have an open dialog about expectations and goals.
• Be open-minded and appreciative when receiving advice and feedback.
• Communicate with the Mentorship Office if they no longer wish to participate in the program or their mentor relationship is not going well.

A mentee will not…

• Ask your mentor for a job.
• Stop communicating with their mentor when life gets busy. Rather, they will reach out and let the mentor know what’s going on and set up a future time to connect.

Questions? Contact Us!

The ASU Alumni Association will be your primary point of contact. All questions, concerns and feedback can be communicated to: