What are the next steps?

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!

6th Annual Appreciation

Reception Photos!

What a great night,

Thanks everyone for coming :)

Appreciation Reception Follow-Up

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!

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

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?

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

3 Temptations of Mentoring

1. Acting as if people are (or should be) just like you
2. Telling people what to do
3. 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)