Mentoring at Millersville!

What are the next steps?

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:49:00 +0000

The end of a mentoring term leaves many individuals with some heavy questions...
What now?
Do we continue mentoring?
Should we continue informally?
I wonder if my mentor/mentee got anything out of our experiences together?

These questions are normal, which is why deciding the next step is one of the most important phases in mentoring...

it helps provide closure to both the mentor and the mentee.
it gives you the opportunity to show appreciation to your mentee/mentor.
it allows you the opportunity to meet and talk about your progress.
it helps to define your mentoring relationship.
it helps you to decide the next steps in your partnership.

We understand this phase can be difficult, so we've provided you with a 2 page "How to" handout! CLICK HERE!

What do you think of our handout? Was it helpful?
Please post comments below.

Pictures!

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:44:00 +0000

6th Annual Appreciation

Reception Photos!

What a great night,

Thanks everyone for coming :)

Appreciation Reception Follow-Up

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:01:00 +0000

The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program thanks everyone who attended our 6th Annual Appreciation Reception!

We had a record attendance this year of 83 mentors and mentees!

Congratulations to...

Linda Fogg who received our Annual Outstanding Mentor of the Year award,

Gene Shawyrn who received our Star Mentor of the Year award, and

Janet Pantoja who received our Star Mentee of the Year award!!

We appreciate you and your dedication to mentoring.
All nominations for these awards will be posted on our website shortly!

Thank you to Dr. Ansar Ahmed who gave a remarkable speech about mentoring.
"Can someone go through life without a mentor? Yes. Should someone go through life without a mentor? Absolutely not."

Things to check out...

To view a handout geared towards guiding you through the next steps of mentoring...CLICK HERE

Keep your eyes open for our End of the Year Survey! We appreciate ALL your comments and suggestions!

An end of the year follow up Blog Post will be available in the up-coming weeks...

Centerpiece Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:17:00 +0000

Hi Mentors and Mentees!

If you plan on attending our Annual Appreciation Reception on the 8th of April, this blog post is for you!

As part of our Reception we are giving away our beautiful flower /plant centerpieces.

In order to win you need to be one of the first ten people to comment to this post. In your comment, please state your name and something you've gained from the MMAP program.

If you are among the first ten, we will announce your name at the Reception!

Thanks for checking out our BLOG! :)

- Ally and Stacy

6th Annual Appreciation Reception

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:49:00 +0000

The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program would like to honor the mentors and students who are dedicated to helping each other reach their full potential in all areas of life. Come join us as we continue to grow and learn together through mentoring...

Where: Lehr Room, Gordinier Hall
When: April 8th
Time: 5pm-7pm
(Food will be available, followed by a short program)

RSVP by CLICKING HERE!

If you have any questions, feel free to send us an email.
We hope to see you there!

~Ally and Stacy

What is your Mentoring Style?

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:59:00 +0000

Styles of Mentoring...

Informal: Mentoring that happens by chance. No real structure or set goals.
Example- Your third grade Art teacher that helped you to believe in yourself.

Enhanced Informal: More intentional approach to mentoring that focused more on encouraging and preparation.
Example- Meeting with a more experienced colleague who assists you in preparing for a Licensure exam.

Formal: The most intentional approach where you are matched with another individual or group for the sole purpose of mentoring.
Example- Participation in the Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program.

What is your style? Did you start Formal and then shift to another style? Did you start informal and advance to formal?
(Share your comments and stories below)

Mentoring Temptations

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:16:00 +0000

3 Temptations of Mentoring

Acting as if people are (or should be) just like you
Telling people what to do
Solving the problem instead of working to build the person’s competence

When in a mentoring partnership, try to stay clear of these three items. Whether you are a mentor or a mentee these items will weaken your partnership.

Review the quote below...

“While seeing others through the eyes of respect might be the first step in helping them, sometimes being seen that way is all they really need.”
~Gail Van Kleeck

What are your thoughts on how this can strengthen your mentoring partnership? (Place your comments below)

Check It Out!

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:18:00 +0000

HEY EVERYONE!

Check out Denzel Washington's new book A Hand to Guide Me.

With 6 dozen different Celebrity stories from Muhammed Ali to Leonard Nimoy, from Joan Benoit Samuelson to Whoopi Goldberg. Read their incredible stories of who inspired them and how they were motivated to become the person they are today.

Mentor/Mentee Lunch

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:30:00 +0000

Mentor/Mentee Luncheon

WHEN: March 1st
TIME: 11:30am-1:00pm
LOCATION: Audubon Room, Gordinier Hall

*Enjoy a free lunch while interacting with other mentors and mentees!*

Open to the first 40 people who sign up. RSVP by CLICKING HERE!

Lancaster Partnership, S-STEM, Color of Teaching, and the Regular MMAP program all invited to attend!! We are looking forward to it!

6th Annual Mentor/Mentee Appreciation Reception

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:44:00 +0000

6th Annual Mentor/Mentee

Appreciation Reception

Date: Thursday April 8, 2010

Time: 5-7pm

Location: Lehr Room, Gordinier Hall

Join us!
As we celebrate our Mentors and Mentees.
RSVP at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PHB6J35
Also dont forget to nominate your Mentor or Mentee for the chance to win the Star Award 2010 http://www.millersville.edu/~mmap/Star_Awards.html

Mentor and Mentee Lunch Recap!

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:15:00 +0000

Yesterday, about 30 mentors and mentees from MMAP, S-STEM, Color of Teaching, and the Lancaster Partnership Programs joined together for lunch in the Stayer MPR. This lunch provided a great time for mentoring pairs to catch up and connect with each other and also gave them the opportunity to meet other people involved in mentoring across campus.

During the relaxed but lively discussion, we asked folks to write down what they appreciate most about their mentor or mentee. Here are some examples of what people said:

“I like that if I have a question, I can ask her. She makes me feel very welcome.”
“My mentor is willing to meet with me outside of his office hours because I have class during his office hours. He also gives me good advice relating to courses and my major.”
“He is positive, insightful, and willing to meet with me, even though he is very, very busy. He helps me attain my goals.”
“[My mentee] is engaged and listens to our conversations. I am doing what I can to help [him] prepare for the ‘real world.’”
My mentee “is always on time for meetings and never left me waiting. [She] is always appreciative of all I have to offer.”
“I must say that I love my mentor! [She] has gone above and beyond what a mentor is expected to do. She has allowed me to experience new things, becoming a more opportunistic person… not to mention, she taught me study habits which improved my test scores. Thanks!”
“I appreciate that my mentor is so readily available. His office is at Byerly Hall, and I can stop in to see him whenever I am on campus. He often emails to check on me and often asks if he can do anything to help out. I like that he is easy-going and approachable. He is like my on-campus ‘father.’”
“I really appreciate how when we do meet, it doesn’t feel like it’s mandatory. And any time I need to talk to her or have a question, she is open for me when I need her. And it helps out a lot that we are friends because when we see each other, when it’s not our meeting time, we still just talk for about an hour. So I appreciate how I can talk to her whenever!”

Keep a Journal...

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:05:00 +0000

**Keep a Journal**

Keeping a journal or log is one way to add depth to your learning.
Set aside time regularly to write about your experiences. As you describe your learning, consider what happened and what was really going on.

If you get stuck- write anything even if it is that you have no thoughts.

Have you ever tried this before? How has it benefited you?
(post your comments below)

Mentor and Mentee Luncheon

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Mentor/Mentee Luncheon

WHEN: February 3 rd
TIME: 11:30am-1:00pm
LOCATION: Multipurpose Room, Stayer

Here is an opportunity to enjoy a free, provided lunch while interacting with other MMAP mentors and mentees!

There will not be a formal agenda so feel free to come and go as you please!

Please RSVP by CLICKING HERE!!

We look forward to seeing you!!
Ally and Stacy

Reconnect!

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:03:00 +0000

Take Time to Reconnect with your Mentor or Mentee.

*Now that the holidays are over and people are getting back into the swing of things- whether that is adapting to new classes or simply trying to catch up on paperwork- don't forget to take some time to reconnect with your mentor or mentee. *

Looking at your schedules and planning your next few meeting a head of time is the first step to having a great semester of mentoring!

What are some other things you can do to help reconnect with your mentoring partner?
(Post your comments below)

National Mentoring Month

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:40:00 +0000

January is National Mentoring Month!
"Expand your universe. Mentor."

National Mentoring month is a time when our nation spotlights the importance of mentoring and the need for every young person to have an adult in his or her life."

Check out this website: National Mentoring Month

Also.... THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, IS NATIONAL THANK YOUR MENTOR DAY!

Click here to learn what you can do to thank YOUR mentor!

What will you do in the month of January to strengthen your mentoring partnership?
Leave your comments below...

Fall Wrap-ups and Spring Updates

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:55:00 +0000

Fall Wrap-ups
- Our Campus-wide Training attracted many new members to our program! Thank you for your hard work so far this year! We are looking forward to the spring!

- Our Meet your Mentor day was a great new way for our mentors and mentees to kick off our mentoring term! This is a new idea that we hope to continue in the future!

-The Mentor Luncheon and Mentee Pizza Party were both a great success and, of course, a lot of fun. We are looking forward to continuing with these traditions.

MLK Day!
Mark your calenders for the morning of Monday, January 18, 2010. Individuals from our program as well as the Millersville community are meeting at the Student Memorial Center (SMC) at 8am to conduct a community service event. The MMAP group will be assigned a group project. What a great way to get involved!

In order to RSVP with the MMAP group, please click the following link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/52C6YG7

Spring Updates
We are really looking forward to some new and exciting plans for the spring! We have some ideas that Millersville University has never seen before! You don't want to miss out!

We are going to need lots of help from our mentors and mentees and it's going to be a lot of fun!
Keep your eyes open for email and blog updates.

Final Notes...
Thank you for such an amazing semester! We welcome our new MMAP members and thank our returning ones! Without your hard work and commitment, the MMAP program would not be what it is today!

For updates over the winter break, be sure to check out our BLOG and our FACEBOOK fan page. We will be updating those on regular basis.

Look for an email invitation coming soon. This will be your key to receive BLOG updates via email.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!
ALLY and STACY

Brainstorming!

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:01:00 +0000

Brainstorm with your mentoring partner!
What is brainstorming?
Brainstorming combines a relaxed, informal approach to problem-solving with lateral thinking. It asks that people come up with ideas and thoughts that can at first seem to be a bit crazy.

*This idea helps you bring the diverse experience of both the mentor and the mentee into play during problem solving. This increases the richness of ideas explored, meaning that you can find better solutions to the problems you face.*

How has brainstorming worked for you?
(Share stories below)

Mentoring Tip of the Week...

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:53:00 +0000

*Be Patient*

Building trust in a relationship takes time. Don't give up- be persistent.

Has there ever been a time where you were ready to give up in your mentoring relationship? What's your story? How did you overcome your feelings?
(share your comments below)

Mentoring Tip of the Week...

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:10:00 +0000

On this Thanksgiving holiday....

**Be Thankful for your Mentor/Mentee**

Although holidays tend to get a bit busy, don't forget to take a moment, remember your mentor/mentee, and be thankful for them.

Have you thanked your mentor/mentee today?

Mentoring Tip of the Week...

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:42:00 +0000

*Be Mindful of your Mentor/Mentee's Stress Level*

Mentoring is meant to help reduce stress. If you are not aware of the others current stress level; the demand you place on your mentoring partner, or the demand they place on you, could cause more stress.

Has this ever been an issue for you? How do you approach this with your mentoring partner if it becomes an issue?
(Post your comments below)

Mentoring Tip of the Week...

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:33:00 +0000

*Consider yourself a co-learner*

Expect to gain as much from your mentoring partner as you provide to them.
Both mentors and mentees can look forward to learning from each other.
What do you expect to gain?
(Leave your comments below)

Mentoring is Big at Millersville this Fall

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:36:00 +0000

Millersville students have been busy getting excited about mentoring this fall semester!

Training Workshops
Ally and Stacy provided mentoring training for students and mentors in the S-STEM Program, the Color of Teaching Program, and PALM. Also, we had a lot of fun at our campus-wide workshops on October 9th. In all, we were thrilled to train 92 NEW mentors and students at these events and also in small groups at our offices in Chester House.

HINT: Click on the slide show to view larger images...

Campus Wide Training Workshops, October 9

ALSO...Introducing MMAP's New Mentoring Pairs for 2009-2010
A few pairs aren't pictured here... yet! We have a brand new group of 39 students in the regular MMAP program who are committed to a mentoring partnership with their mentor from now until at least April 2010.

Welcome!

noreply@blogger.com (The Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:21:00 +0000

Welcome to the Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program's new BLOG!
Other than providing our members with a newsletter every semester, we have decided to create a blog where members can stay up to date with activities, mentor/mentee stories, tips, events, and information about how to make the most out of your mentoring experience!

This is going to be a lot of fun and more efficient for you! We will be publishing a new post once or twice per week. So stay tuned, and be sure to leave your comments and ideas.

ALSO... we invite you to submit items for posting, like....

Mentor/Mentee Stories
Articles
Quotes
Event ideas
and much more!!

Email us the items you'd like to submit

You are a great asset to our program and we appreciate the support!!

Mentoring at Millersville!

What are the next steps?

Pictures!

Appreciation Reception Follow-Up

Centerpiece Giveaway!

6th Annual Appreciation Reception

What is your Mentoring Style?

Mentoring Temptations

Check It Out!

Mentor/Mentee Lunch

6th Annual Mentor/Mentee Appreciation Reception

Mentor and Mentee Lunch Recap!

Keep a Journal...

Mentor and Mentee Luncheon

Reconnect!

National Mentoring Month

Fall Wrap-ups and Spring Updates

Brainstorming!

Mentoring Tip of the Week...

Mentoring Tip of the Week...

Mentoring Tip of the Week...

Mentoring Tip of the Week...

Suggested Reading...

Mentoring is Big at Millersville this Fall

Welcome!