Student Network GroupProfessional Mentor Training

Greetings and Introductions

• Dean Shannon Davis & Mr. Brian Newton• M100 Coordinator – Dr. Lauren Brown• SNG Coordinator – Ms. Roshaunda Breeden• M100 Instructors

o On-Campus Transfers (M100 – 001) – Ms. Jennifer McLambo Off-Campus Transfers (M100 – 002) – Ms. Melusian Wrighto First Year Students (M100 – 003, 004, 005, 006) – Ms. Julie

Lawson and Ms. Megan Van Hook

Training Schedule

• History of Management 100/Student Network Group• Professional Mentor Expectations• Class Breakout Sessions• Returning Mentor Panel• Meet and Greet/Dinner with Student Mentors

Management 100 History

• M100 History

The Problem - Strong academic foundation, but lacked real experiences and emphasis on professionalism and diversity.

• We needed a process designed to help new students grow professionally regardless of their starting point.

• We needed a avenue to engage student in the large lecture classroom of Nelson 3400.

Management 100 – Professionalism, Diversity, and Academic Success

• Professionalismo Business communications & email etiquetteo Navigating unwritten rules of corporate o Networkingo Professional Portfolio

• Diversityo First impressionso Diversity in the workplace o Support systems

• Academic Successo Degree planningo Time Managemento GPA Calculating o Academic Consequences

Diversity

Academic Success

Professionalism

How do you make all of this happen?

SNG

Poole students created the SNG model based on “Corporate affinity groups”

• Affinity groups, also called networking groups, provide forums for employees to gather socially and share ideas outside of their particular business units.

• Affinity groups bring together employees based on country of origin, racial, ethnic-background and gender-based affinity groups religion, physical disabilities, military service, age, sexual orientation and many other parameters.

Corporate affinity groups

What is the purpose of SNG?

• To foster a sense of community, belonging, and connection within the larger university,

• To build an awareness of diversity and inclusivity among students,

• To foster intergroup dialogue,

• Provide access to professional and student role models, and to give students opportunities to develop networking skills.

What makes a Student Network Group?

• 1 or 2 professional mentors from the community

• 1 upperclassman Poole student mentor

• Small group of M100 students 15 - 18

Professional Mentor

Student Mentor

Group Members

Student Network Groups

• African-American• American Indian• Asian/Pacific Islander• Commuter• Gay, Lesbian , Bisexual &

Transgender (GLBT)• Hispanic/Latino/Latina• International Student

o Students who have lived outside of the US or students who are interested in meeting those students

• International Experienceo Students who have an interest in

living and working in other countries

• Men• Military

o Students who are members or have family that are in the military

• Multicultural • Non-Traditional

o Students 25 years or older or students who are parents

• Out of State• Religion & Spirituality

o Students interested in interfaith dialogue

• Rural• Women

Students choose SNGs based one of 3 criteria:

• You are a member of that group,• You wish to learn more about the group,• You are interested in learning more about the

challenges and issues group members face.

• Make sure you are comfortable with ALL 3 that you select.

• Privacy Issues/Email Release at bottom of survey.

You role inside of Management 100

Class #1:

Introduction to your SNG

Class #3:

Assist with Diversity Forum (Section 001

and 002 only)

Class #2:

Assist with career coaching/resume

preparation

Class #4:

Assist with the Portfolio Assignment

Other duties as assigned…

• Communicate with students outside of classo Contact list will be sent to youo Respond to student assignments

o Introduction Email, SNG Event Reflection Emails, Online Portfolio, etc

o Attend SNG events, if possibleo If you miss a class…

• Communicate with other professional mentors• Communicate with the Management 100 Team• Communicate with your student mentors (See student

mentor responsibilities)

Let’s review your mentor packet!

What does success look like?

SUCCESS• Strong support system• Shared experiences• Strong networks past

M100• New and diverse

worldviews

success

• Students completing assignments and the Management 100 course

• Students attending cultural events and writing in-depth reflections

• Students gaining professional etiquette feedback

Big picture

small picture

Class Break Out Sessions

•M100 – 001 Go to Nelson 2402•M100 – 002 Go to Nelson 2406•M100 – 003 & 004 Stay in this room•M100 – 005 & 006 Stay in this room

Returning mentor panel

Where do we go from here?

• Connect with your Student Mentoro Utilize the pink planning sheeto Give your student mentor tasks for the first class

• Connect with your students via emailo Introduce yourselfo Share your background and why you became a mentoro Encourage them to bring any questions for you to class

• Attend class your first class on either September 5th or 8th

• Utilize your resources – M100 team, SNG Portal, and Student Mentor

Meet & Greet

• Dinner is located in the hallway. Once you get your dinner, please go to your assigned room.

• M100 – 001 Go to Nelson 2403• M100 – 002 Go to Nelson 2210• M100 – 003 & 004 Nelson 2402• M100 – 005 & 006 Nelson 2406

• Student Mentors with multiple groups - Elizabeth Lor, Ian Searle, Amanda Stephenson, Eboni Bryson, Rob Jordan, will be in the Port City Java commons.