INTRODUCTION

The core mission of St.Ann’s College is to create an ambience where every student gets an opportunity to develop his/her personality holistically. The College makes all the necessary arrangements to induce participative spirit among students. It ensures that every student nurture his/her attitude, knowledge, skills and values. The curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activity gives opportunity for every student to get the indented exposure. Therefore, the objective is to strengthen and enhance thinking (head), emotional (heart) and kinesthetic (hand) skills.

THE PURPOSE OF A MENTORING IN THE COLLEGE:

• Establish clear guidelines and expectations for the mentorship relationship.
• Provide a framework for effective communication and goal setting.
• Define roles and responsibilities for both mentors and mentees.
• Offer guidance on navigating challenges and conflicts.
• Facilitate a productive and successful mentorship experience.
• Ensure a consistent and equitable experience for all participants.
• Provide a resource for addressing questions and concerns.
• Encourage active participation and engagement.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive mentorship community.
• Evaluate and improve the mentorship program.

MENTEE BENEFITS:

• Guidance and support
• Career development and advancement
• Improved skills and knowledge
• Increased confidence and self-esteem
• Networking opportunities
• Personal and professional growth
• Access to valuable insights and expertise
• Enhanced problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Support in overcoming challenges and obstacles
• Role modeling and inspiration

MENTOR BENEFITS:

• Opportunity to give back and make a positive impact
• Personal and professional growth
• Development of leadership and coaching skills
• Expanded network and connections
• Fresh perspectives and insights
• Enhanced reputation and credibility
• Sense of fulfillment and satisfaction
• Opportunity to reflect on own experiences and practices
• Improved communication and interpersonal skills
• Legacy and impact on future generations

BENEFITS TO THE INSTITUTE

• Having a student mentoring scheme helps to foster good community relations and contributes to the local and area targets for economic growth.
• Students will be more motivated and aspirational which will improve morale amongst the learning community.
• Mentoring will maximize the achievements of individual students and groups of students who are at risk of underperforming and remove barriers to achievement for vulnerable groups of students.
• Mentoring enhances the skills of staff and students, improves student attendance and increases student retention.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MENTOR:

• Maintain Mentor-Mentee Booklet.
• Maintain batch wise student roll call list.
• Keep contact details of students & parents.
• Record of all results.
• Record of Mentor-Mentee meeting.
• Student counseling should be done whenever required.
• Maintain record of mentees appeared to be disinterested in academic progress.
• To have regular communication with the parents of the Mentees.
• To submit a comprehensive Yearly Report on issues handled and resolved by the Mentor.
• Telephonic call record of defaulter students should be maintained.
• Maintain data of students’ achievements.
• Maintain discipline among students.

CONCLUSION: