Expectations of Mentors

- As part of CQUniversity’s

Student Mentor and Leadership Program

Be Professional

• Remember you are representing the University –

whilst it is important to have fun and be engaging;

language, content and behaviour MUST be

professional and appropriate at all times

• Confidentiality is key!

Lead by Example

• Have a positive attitude about study and of

CQUniversity

• Be a Role Model

• Open doors using effective referral

Commit Time

• Set yourself a goal of regular communications with

your Mentee (we require a minimum of 5 specific

communications)

• Ask questions – specific or general

A Shared Experience..

• Share your experiences and stories, and lessons learnt

with your Mentees

• Encourage your Mentees to share their stories

• Listen

• Provide a supportive, non-judgemental peer relationship

Be a Guide

• Share useful contacts and where to find help

• Provide information around CQUniversity’s

processes and procedures

• Help your mentees learn to navigate the system

Meet-Up (in person or online)

• Having a “conversation” builds relationships faster

than email and forums

• Display good communication skills and promote

an open and honest relationship

Be a Motivator…

• Encourage participation in non-academic activities

and opportunities

• Help mentees develop their problem solving skills

and become independent learners

• Encourage goal setting

Share Goals

• What do you want to achieve in the long-term?

• Share your goals and ambitions and encourage

your Mentees to share theirs

Empowerment

• Reflect and share your progress in achieving your

goals – in a mindful manner

• Encourage your Mentees to share their successes!

Share your journey

• Provide feedback

• Become a future Mentor Leader

Additional Notes:

• Accept that you may not get any response from some of your Mentees regardless of what you do – they may like the reassurance of having you available but not feel they actively need help.

• Keep safe: • If meeting in person - be on campus and in public spaces

• Keep online communication within CQU systems – student email or UCROO

• By communicating with you, Mentees can gain a better understanding of a problem and work out their own solutions

• It is important to remember whatever matter is discussed, it is the mentee who must make any decisions or take any actions required.