College of L & S Alumni Mentor Program
Mission
To provide current students with a link between academic theory and the realities of the professional workplace environment. The program will provide students with an opportunity to gain access to professional networks and career guidance through an informative friendship.
Mentor Guidelines
Have contact with student Protégé three times per semester
Discuss Protégé’s professional plans
Provide information regarding your profession
Suggestions
Attend Mentor/Protégé kick-off breakfast and other events on campus together
Arrange to have student shadow you at work for a day, or a week
Meet with student for a casual gathering, such as lunch
Suggest professional development activities
Critique a resume and/or conduct a mock interview
Introduce Protégé to professional colleagues
Recommend books and other resources
Are you ready?
If you would like to be a mentor, please submit the following information and a representative from UW-Whitewater will contact you. Click here to be redirected to the College of Letters & Sciences webpage to fill out and submit an application online.
Questions? Please contact:
Kate Canfield Loftus
Director of Advancement
College of Letters & Sciences
Email
262.472.1622
