Information Session

OFFICE OF BLACK STUDENT

AFFAIRS MENTORSHIP

PROGRAM

Staff introductionsCurrent OBSA Mentors?Current OBSA Mentees?Members of other 5C Mentoring programs?How did you learn about today’s session?

WHO IS IN THE ROOM?

OBSA MENTORSHIP MISSION AND GOALS

Provide incoming students of African Descent with an immediate connection to students in the Claremont Colleges.

Create a supportive environment where information like advice or resources can be shared comfortably.

Build a community with students that is capable of serving a variety of academic and extracurricular interests.

Offer diverse activities, programs, and events.

Nurture positive relationships between Mentees, Mentors, Head Mentors, OBSA staff and affiliated offices and departments,.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

OBSA Dean

OBSA Student Manager for Mentorship (1)

OBSA Head Mentors (5)

Mentors (25-30)

Mentees (~100)

Current Stats:# of Mentors

21# of Mentees Per

Group3-4 to 1

# of Head Mentors

5# of Mentors per

Head Mentor4 to 1

Projected Mentee Count for 2016:

100

Head Mentors are from Five CollegesRole is specific to needs of OBSA Mentorship (may differ

from other programs)Separate recruitment and interview processHow Head Mentors support Mentors

Paid staff role (OBSA weekly office hours, staff meetings, core group management, OBSA and OBSA Mentorship events)

Development of OBSA Mentorship activities Facilitation, leadership and communication

Required Mentor tasks: Attend monthly core meetings Mentee referrals to Head Mentors Conflict management Troubleshooting Activity planning

OBSA HEAD MENTOR ROLE

Weekly work hours in OBSAPlan and develop recruitment, training, matching and

first year retreatAdministrative support for OBSA MentorshipHelps Head Mentors meet yearly goalsDevelops surveys and feedback formsAssists in overall development and success of OBSA

Mentorship.Supports communication from OBSA to participants

OBSA STUDENT MANAGER FOR MENTORSHIP ROLE

WHAT WE DO?

GETTING STARTED Establishing contact with mentees (email/meeting up with

them/exchange numbers) Find out what your mentees’ interests are and see how well

equipped you are to help them pursue those interests Express your availability to help or hang out with your

mentees when you’re available.

THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER Encourage participation at Mentorship wide events (and

attend some too) Communicate knowledge of campus events that mentees

might be interested in

WHERE WOULD YOU FIT INTO ALL OF THIS AS AN OBSA MENTOR?

What we want to know: What is your perception of the OBSA Mentor Role? Have you ever mentored before or worked in a similar

capacity? No experience necessary

Share an idea for an activity that you would be interested in planning for you and your mentees?

What qualities do you possess that make you a good mentor?

HOW DO I BECOME A MENTOR?PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW

OBSA MENTEE recruitment begins in January through the summer! We accept and match on a rolling basis.

OBSA MENTOR Application Timeline: Mentor application now available! Apply online today at. DEADLINE TO APPLY Feb 5, 2016

Interviews: Scheduled on a rolling basis with OBSA staff and Head Mentors, late February-March 2016

Final selection announcement: March 25, 2016Mentor Training I: April 2016 (3 hours)Mentor Training II: August 2016 (2 hours)Mentors Receive Mentee information in early August.OBSA Mentorship Welcome Events Kickoff September 2016

Mentor-Mentee Meet and Greet Annual First Year Retreat OBSA Open House Head Mentor core group meetings begin late September

NEXT STEPS: IMPORTANT DATES AND TASKS FOR

OBSA

Service Enhance your college career and contribute to your career

portfolio with a structured service and leadership positionCommunication

Make useful connections with faculty, staff and students Share your knowledge and experience with others

Professional development Work with other mentors and OBSA staff to achieve goals Collaboration with other mentors Teambuilding

Community Build and contribute to a close-knit community of African

descentLeadership

Use current experiences to impact incoming students Be creative in building relationships with first year students

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OBSA MENTOR EXPERIENCE!

Thursday, December 10, 5:30-6:30pm at Harvey Mudd College: HMC-SHAN 2465 (Shanahan Center)

Thursday January 28, 5:00-6:00pm in the OBSA Bungalow (139 E Seventh st, rear building)

Info sessions not required but encouraged to assist our students in the application and interview process. Acceptance is not guaranteed and mentors are carefully selected. Demonstrate effort and show your passion for mentoring to be considered!

UPCOMING OBSA MENTOR INFO SESSIONS: TELL A FRIEND!

QUESTIONS? CONTACT:

OBSA@CUC.CLAREMONT.EDU