MIT: Independent Activities Period: IAP

IAP 2013



Maximizing Mentorship

Katherine Julian, Staff Associate, Shendi Xu, Staff Associate

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions

 These workshops will help you learn how to maximize the power of mentoring on both an individual and organizational level.

Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming
Contact: Katherine Julian, 7-103, 617 253-9764, KJULIAN@MIT.EDU


How to Get the Mentoring You Want

Jan/22 Tue 04:00PM-05:00PM 4-149

Looking for a mentor? Want to further develop a mentoring relationship you already have? Come to this session to learn how to get the mentoring you want!

Topics that will be covered include:

-how to find a mentor

-making a good first impression

-avoiding pitfalls in the mentoring relationship

-communication and self advocacy

-building a sustainable relationship

Katherine Julian - Staff Associate


Building a Mentoring Program

Jan/23 Wed 04:00PM-05:00PM 4-149

Looking to start a mentoring program for your group or organization? Want to revamp a mentoring program you oversee? Come to this workshop that will focus on the development and administration of a mentoring prgoram.

Topics this session will include:

-creating a mission statement and goals for your program

-communication and publicity

-matching mentors and mentees

-trainings and events

-evaluation

Shendi Xu - Staff Associate