Expectations of Participants

Mentor Expectations

Share Knowledge and Experiences
Share knowledge about specific jobs, career paths, organizations, industries, and business topics, based on the goals for the program. Share personal experiences that help students learn how business is practiced.

Coach and Guide Mentees
Provide students with perspective and advice on their career path and other career related topics. Offer suggestions and feedback based on each student’s direction and encourage students to explore new areas.

Facilitate Networking
Commit to serve as a resource for the students. Connect students with other professionals to allow them to hear different perspectives. These professionals may be internal or external to the organization and can be at any level.

Actively Listen and Ask Questions
Listen to the needs of the students and provide an accepting and supportive atmosphere. Respond to the students with thought provoking, open-ended questions.

Experiment with Process
Be flexible with the process and environment for meetings with the mentees. Utilize different techniques (e.g., role plays, experiential learning) and meeting locations to facilitate learning.

Provide a Positive Role Model
Act as a role model for students and teach them the importance of professionalism.

Maintain Respect
Uphold core relationship values including privacy, confidentiality, honesty and integrity. Respect differences while discovering common ground.

Commit to Entire Program
Commit to actively participate in the 9 month program.  Keep scheduled appointments with students or reschedule if necessary. Attend scheduled events or notify Mike Heaton if unable to attend.

Promptly Communicate Issues
Contact Mike Heaton with any program issues -- 303-393-7220, 1-877-791-4726 (toll free) - mheaton@danielsfund.org

 

Scholar Expectations

Be Prepared
Understand the mentor’s background, industry and company.  Ensure that goals are established, topics are identified, agendas are created, and questions are prepared for each meeting. Be prepared to talk about current news events and how they may be impacting business.

Take Responsibility For Relationship
Take ownership to keep the mentor relationship moving forward. Be proactive to ensure that the group stays on task and meets identified goals and keep the mentor informed of progress. Realize that having a mentor is a privilege and work hard to leverage the opportunity.

Be Receptive to Feedback
Accept feedback and suggestions from the mentor. Follow through on requests made by the mentor.

Show Professionalism
Uphold a high standard of professionalism.  Be on time, dress appropriately, and promptly return telephone calls and e-mails. Show appreciation and gratitude towards the mentor.

Maintain Respect
Uphold core relationship values including privacy, confidentiality, honesty and integrity. Respect differences while discovering common ground.

Commit to Entire Program
Commit to actively participate in the nine month program.  Keep scheduled appointments with the mentor or reschedule if necessary. Attend scheduled events or notify Mike Heaton if unable to attend.

Promptly Communicate Issues
Please contact Chase Turner, Volunteer Relations Officer, with any questions, 720-941-4497 or cturner@danielsfund.org