[ACM-W] Fwd: MentorNet One-on-One Mentoring Programs: Info to Know

[Bettina Bair]

Have you signed up for an e-mentor?

:-)

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From: MentorNet Program program.team at mentornet.net

Below are some aspects of the MentorNet One-on-One Mentoring Programs that
are important to know.   Further information may be found in the frequently
asked questions section of our web site:
http://www.mentornet.net/documents/other/help/faqs.aspx

THE TWO E-MENTORING PROGRAMS:  In 2007, MentorNet merged the interface for
our Academic and Industry E-mentoring programs.  Now the sign-up process is
easier.  Proteges choose the type of mentor with whom they wish to be
paired, and mentors descibe their work/educational experience and
preferences for a protege.  Participants no longer need to choose "Industry"
or "Academic" programs.

HOW PROTEGES SIGN UP: Signing up to get an e-mentor is an easy process.
FIRST, prospective proteges join/sign in to the MentorNet Community. SECOND,
they follow the One-on-One Mentoring Programs links to create a protege
profile.

MATCHING:  Once a protege creates a protege profile, she/he is presented
with the profiles (minus identifying information) of up to 5 potential
mentors.  The protege then can choose one of these mentors or ask MentorNet
to make the match automatically for her/him.  If after two weeks, the
protege has not chosen or asked MentorNet to choose, we will attempt to
automatically match her/him with a mentor.

The mentor and protege both express preferences on their profiles for the
characteristics of their partner (school attended, educational level, gender
and more).  The matching program takes into account each person's
preferences when assessing and making matches.

SUPPORT:  As a structured e-mentoring program, we provide program support to
mentors and proteges to help them make the most of their experience.  We
have posted a training guide on our web site and have developed web-based
interactive training tutorials that take proteges through some common
mentoring situations.

In addition, after they select their mentor, your proteges will receive
coaching in the form of weekly or biweekly (depending on their educational
level) email discussion suggestions for the entire 8 months of their
official MentorNet relationship. These messages will contain suggestions
that address initiating and sustaining a successful e-mentoring
relationship.

Although the coaching messages provide initiative for the mentoring pairs to
stay in contact, we also encourage participants to contact MentorNet staff
for help with connecting/reconnecting with their partner or assistance with
other difficulties.

We believe the program support MentorNet offers to our One-on-One
E-Mentoring participants will provide the guidance and assistance necessary
to make this program a successful one for both you and your protege
participants.

Enjoy the experience.
MentorNet

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MentorNet, the E-Mentoring Network for Diversity in Engineering and Science
www.MentorNet.net <http://www.mentornet.net/>

tel: 408.296.4405
fax: 408.296.4404
program.team at mentornet.net

MentorNet
1275 S. Winchester Blvd., Suite E
San Jose, CA 95128-3910
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