Thank you for your interest in becoming an alumni mentor for the SIS Compass Mentorship Program! Please complete the application below.
Session/Meeting Titles and Deadlines:
Meeting 1 - Meet and Greet (Completion February 2022)
a. Mentee interviews mentor about their path as a professional
b. Student will prepare a set of interview questions before the meeting
Meeting 2 - Career and Academic Goals (Completion February 2022)
a. Mentor and mentee discuss career and academic goals and challenges
b. Mentees will research information profession roles per their interests
Meeting 3 - Develop Interview Skills (Completion March 2022)
a. Mentor interviews mentee
b. Mentor will prepare mock interview questions for desired information profession
c. Student will prepare resume and review mock interview questions
Meeting 4 Day in the Life- (Completion April 2022)
a. Mentee shadows mentor at work
b. Should be reasonable amount of time (under 2 hrs.)
c. Mentor will establish location and secure any needed supplies to facilitate
Responsibilities of Mentor Participants:
* Sessions/Meetings:
- Students have been advised to make first contact to schedule meeting
- Meetings are to take place online
- Complete each meeting by the meeting deadline date
- Follow meeting session topics
* Provide support and guidance to your student mentee as it relates to:
- Gaining a greater knowledge and understanding of the industry
- Increase student awareness of Archival roles and opportunities
- Professional networks and skills sets
* Provide updates and feedback throughout the duration of the program
* Share your experience with us by completing a survey after program is complete
Kim Schroeder is the contact person for the Compass Mentorship Program. Contact Kim at ag1797@wayne.edu with any questions, concerns or issues that may arise while participating in the program.