MENTORSHIP

Introduction:

Mentoring is a relationship between two people with the goal of professional and personaldevelopment. It is a relationship defined as helping and supporting students to "manage their own learning in order to maximize their professional potential, develop their skills, improve their performance, and become the person they want to be’.

The "Mentor" is usually an experienced individual who shares knowledge, experience and advice.

Mentors become trusted advisers and role models – people who have "been there" and "done that." They support and encourage their mentees by offering suggestions and knowledge, both general and specific. The goal is to help mentees improve their skills and hopefully, advance their careers as and when possible.

The relationship between the Mentor and the Mentee (Faculty as the Mentor and the Student as the mentee) should be based on mutual trust and respect, and it offers personal and professional advantages for both parties. Mentoring is a professional activity, a trusted relationship and a meaningful commitment.

Objectives of the Mentoring activity

To help enable the newly joined students to get accustomed to campus life and the various programs of the Institute.
To facilitate the mentoring for poor performing students at any stage during their time at the Institute.
To help in the students’ academic growth and identify career paths for them.
To help in supporting students' personal growth.
To provide an opportunity for students to learn and practice professional networking skills.
To equip students with the understanding of making ethical and informed decisions.

To help students in a framing and achieving their long term Career goals career cells are formed based on their interest and ability. The career cell will be group of students having similar interest. There will be one or more mentors for each group who are experts of that field. The cell will follow the following phases each year,

Activity No.	Particulars
1	Introduction, orientation / ice breaking
2	Counseling based on SWOT
3	Detail on subject & scope
4	Research about Role model / pioneers from the selected Industry
5	Presentation on Role model.
6	Expert lecture.
7	Orientation on Internship / Mini Project
8	Give mini study / research projects or internship based on their interest area.
9	Follow up & counseling

Role of Mentor

As a mentor, your primary role is to provide guidance and support to your mentee based on his or her unique developmental needs.

At different points in the relationship, you will take on some or all of the following roles:

1. Coach/Advisor

Give advice and guidance, share ideas, and provide feedback
Share information on "unwritten rules for success" within environment/organization
Provide input to the mentoring action plan

2. Source of Encouragement/Support

Act as sounding board for ideas/concerns about school/career choices; provide insights into possible opportunities
Provide support on personal issues, if appropriate

3. Resource Person

Identify resources to help mentee enhance personal development and career growth
Expand the mentee's network of contacts

4. Role Model

To walk the talk and demonstrate the behaviors necessary for success

5. Counsellor

To enhance the mentee's self-esteem through supportive, non-judgmental discussions

6. Protector

To provide a safe environment in which the mentee can make mistakes without losing credibility.

Do’s and Don’ts for the Mentees:

Sr. No.	What a mentee does	What a mentee does not do
1	Recognize the need for mentoring and seek it out	Do not expect mentors to solve all problems for him/her
2	Accept that he/she will make mistakes, and learn from them	Do not expect mentors to do work that he/she should be doing yourselves
3	Preserve time for family and friends	Do not shy away from new learning experiences
4	Is prepared to give his/her best	Do not use friendship with a mentor as a tool to avoid work or escape consequences of her/his own activities
5	Exchange personal and professional support with fellow trainees	Do not avoid talking about problems, anxieties, or grief because it makes him/her seem less than perfect
6	Recognize his/her limits	Should not try to cross boundaries and try to keep it as much as professional as possible