Student Mentor Program
It can be daunting when you first arrive in a new country, city, and university. The Student Mentor Program is designed to link you to a mentor or "buddy" to help you overcome this phase. Mentors know what it is like being new, as they have not long been in your position - only they have found their way around, have a good understanding of their degree and are achieving good results. You will be able to learn from them as they share with you their experiences regarding their studies and living in a new and different country.
Finding a Mentor or Becoming a Mentor
You can contact the Mentor Program Coordinator at the Student Resource Centre on level 2 by phone, email or in person. When you do make contact, please ensure that you provide us with your full name, course you are pursuing and any special requests.
Phone: 07 3001 7813
Email: JCUBSupport@jcub.edu.au
More information
First ask yourself the following questions:
- Are you people oriented?
- Are you a good listener?
- Are you sensitive to the needs and feelings of others?
- Do you recognise when others need support or independence?
- Do you want to contribute to the academic development of others?
- Are you able to support and help without being bossy?
- Are you able to explain things at various levels of complexity and detail?
The Role of a Mentor
- Meet and greet new students on Orientation Day.
- Contact the Mentee on a regular basis on weeks 3, 6 & 9 each trimester.
- Provide support and encouragement to the Mentee.
- Recognise and recruit new Mentors for the program.
- Positively promote the program.
- Attend training and professional development seminars.
- Clarify, where necessary, University policy/procedures to new students.
- Network and liaise with new students and faculty staff when necessary.
- Participate, and encourage participation, of Mentees in various trimester events such as picnics, seminars, social and games nights, academic and training workshops.
Rewards
- Mentors are not paid, it is a voluntary position.
- A certificate of appreciation and training are offered as an incentive.
- Possibility of rewarding mentors with freebies.
- Mentoring provides an opportunity to learn. Mentors are able to practice leadership, communication and teamwork skills, all of which are vital to any employer.
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We are recruiting!
JCU Brisbane invites you to take part in our Student Mentor Program this trimester.
We are looking for mentors and mentees from all disciplines.
Whether you are interested in mentoring a fellow student or being mentored, we would like to hear from you!
For more information about the program, please contact us on 3001 7828/3001 78132 or visit us at the Student Resource Centre, level 2.
