Expectations for Mentors

We believe that mentors show leadership to those they mentor by modeling lifelong applied learning. As a mentor, you are expected to demonstrate the following behaviors:

• Be available for meetings at reasonable intervals... about five or six times during the semester.

• Value your student's time and fulfill your established time commitment.

• Reply to emails and phone calls from your student within two business days.

• Establish clear expectations regarding meetings with your mentee.

• Encourage your mentee to set goals for the mentoring experience, to prepare questions, and to take initiative in your sessions together.

• Communicate respectfully and responsibly with your mentee.

• Evaluate your student, the program, and the experience at the conclusion of the mentorship program.

• Contact the program director if you have any questions or concerns regarding your mentoring relationship or the program overall:

  Nancy Emerson,  Director of Business Connections, North Dakota State University College of Business                    ndsu.businessmentor@ndsu.edu or (701) 231-5562 (direct phone)