Pathways Mentor Agreement
Purpose
To map out the goals for the partnership and to provide a clear understanding of the process.
This agreement, beginning on (today’s date) ____________________ and ending in April of next year is
between:
Student: _______________________________________
Mentor: ________________________________________
Student’s Goals
1. Professional goal for this year:
2. Academic goal:
3. Professional goal 5 years out:
4. Professional goal 10 years out:
5. Other goals:
Action steps to achieve those goals (these may not be clear yet, but take a moment to brainstorm together
some potential ideas. Think about how you can be proactive in building your career):
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5.
Mentor’s Goals (Pathways program and/or professional goals)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Communication and Logistics
In order to develop a partnership of some depth, we suggest that you meet once a month, and conduct a quick
email or phone check-in between meetings.
Are you aware of scheduling conflicts that prevent meetings, or email/phone communications? If so, list them
here:
We encourage you to discuss what the best method of communication will be for you (phone, email, instant
messenger, or some combination, etc…). It may be most convenient and dependable to set a certain day/time
each month to meet and email with each other. Please list your desired means of communication and your
meeting plan:
Assessment and Feedback
How will you assess progress towards your goals? (One example would be to review your goals at the
beginning of each monthly meeting and discuss next steps.)
How will both of you give and receive feedback? (One example would be to agree to check in at the end of
each conversation regarding what might be helpful to both of you in conversations following.)
If a problem arises, please note how you will deal with the situation together. (One way might be to decide
together to communicate any issues immediately. Each person agrees to listen to the issue, and the solution
is developed as a team.)
Professional Conduct
Professional conduct is central to this voluntary mentor program. Students and alumni participating in the
program, whether on-campus or off, remain subject to college rules and policies. See addendum for these
policies.
Student Initials: _________
Mentor Initials: __________
Confidentiality
Confidentiality and trust are key elements to a mentoring program. All communication between you and your
student should remain confidential unless otherwise agreed upon.
This mentoring agreement sets forth the guidelines and goals of the program. Students and mentors agree to
make a good faith effort to engage and contribute to the mentorship in order to maximize the experience.
We have reviewed the manuals and understand this program’s policies and expectations. (If name is typed,
this will count as an electronic signature)
Student Signature: _____________________________________________________
Mentor Signature: _______________________________________________________