Student Mentoring System

Mentor, as per Cambridge dictionary, is a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time, especially at work or school. Student Mentoring system supports all round growth of students and help them develop a clear sense of direction.

Role of Mentor teacher:

• To establish rapport and maintain regular communication with mentees
• To provide motivation and support for skill development and all round growth
• To monitor and discuss academic progress and attendance
• To advise and guide on academic issues and other issues sought by the mentee within the purview
• To maintain confidentially of personal information of the mentee

 Mentor –Mentee  Interaction:

• The students are allotted to 5 houses after admission.
• The students get their houses according to the roll number.
• Houses are headed by one faculty member who is the mentor of the house
• Allotted students complete their 2 years of bachelor degree from the institution by being the member of the house under the house mentor.
• Minimum one meeting to be held per week
• Periods are allotted in time table for mentor-mentee interaction.

Assignments of the  mentor :

• Agenda to be prepared for each meeting and record to be maintained. 
• The agenda of first meeting with new students (first year students) must include following points –
• Students data collection
• WhatsApp group formation
• Introduction to vision, mission and objectives of the college
• Introduction to graduate attributes
• Acquaintance to

College policies with respect to discipline , attendance and leave,

Code of conduct & dress code,

Resources and facilities available at the college campus.

Internal Complaint Committee against sexual harassment, Anti ragging Committee, Women Development Cell and Students’ Grievance Redressal Committee.

• In subsequent meeting mentors can take up the following issues :
• Planning and execution of different alltoted CCA
• Reading of notices displayed at college display board
• Participation in intercollege/ interacollegiate activities
• Guidance for well being
• Resolving internal issues among the members (if any)
• Selection of subjects/electives options
• Attendance record of the mentee
• Evalution of tasks and assignments
• Examination system and University Ordinances & Regulations

( http://mu.ac.in/portal/student-section/examination/)

Qualities of a Good Mentor

• Approachable and consistent in dealings with students
• Well aware of College / University policies
• Capable of recognizing mentee’s strengths and weaknesses
• Able to give constructive feedback
• Honest and tactful in advising the mentee
• Possesses nonjudgmental and positive attitude
• Able to maintain confidentiality of the information shared by the mentee
• Willing to devote time for students’ development