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About the Program

The Mentoring program provides a variety of benefits to Xavier students as well as Xavier University as a whole.  

 Students participating in this program will:

·        Receive advice and encouragement on personal growth and development.
·         Know the world outside of the classroom and Xavier's campus.
·         Become a confident graduate with exceptional leadership, teamwork, creative thinking and interpersonal skills through mentor coaching and feedback.
·         Obtain their mentor's opinion on academic progress, course work, research and post-graduate education.
·         Better understand and confirm their chosen degree.
·         See networking skills in action or through other opportunities provided by their mentor.
·         Have support in seeking internships, co-ops or part-time job opportunities.
·         Be equipped with the insight and tools to make informed and ethical career decisions.

 

Research has shown that mentoring programs on campus can assist universities in multiple ways through:

·         Increase student productivity and commitment
·         Higher recruitment and retention of students, especially those from underrepresented groups
·         Improved skills and knowledge of students to be better prepared upon graduation
·         Enhanced visibility of Xavier's name to various employers and community members
·         Greater student satisfaction upon graduation with their alma mater, resulting from the skills and knowledge learned to become successful
 
 
 
A student is individually selected by the mentor to provide guidance throughout the student’s time at Xavier. Mentors act as a coach and role model with the intent to promote their student’s personal, professional, and academic growth.

 For more information, refer to the frequently asked questions links on the student and prospective mentor pages as well as peruse the Faculty & Staff Quick Facts Sheet.   

Also check out the Summer 2011 Mentoring Program Survey data to find out what current mentors and mentees are saying about the program!

Support Mentoring

Please refer any non business student that you feel would benefit from having a mentor to the Current Students link or download the Student Quick Facts Sheet for additional information.  You can also have them view the Mentoring 101 videos on the Current Student page

 If you have mentor referrals, please direct them to the Prospective Mentors link or download the Mentor Quick Facts Sheet  for additional information.