Who Is In Charge?

Students/mentees should take the initiative to contact their mentor first.  However, mentors can reach out first if they don't hear from their mentee within about a week after matches are announced.  The first connection will likely take place in December, during the Kick-Off event. The majority of the interactions with your mentee will take place in the spring semester. 

Students are expected to take a leadership role in the process.  At times, letting a student take the lead can feel awkward to a mentor, especially if the student struggles to set goals, guide the conversation, or prepare an agenda. We encourage you to allow the student to work through this, as it can be a valuable learning experience. If the student continues to struggle, feel free to provide any professional guidance.