I.M.A.G.E.S & M.O.S.A.I.C. Mentoring Models Used to Prepare African American & Latino Males for Real Life – Real World – Real Men

I.M.A.G.E.S. I – Influential M – Men A – Applying G – Gifts E – Employing S – Strategies

M.O.S.A.I.C. M – Men O – Of S – Success A – Acquiring I – Ideal C – Character

Mentoring is the pairing of an individual (mentor) who has expert knowledge or skill with someone (mentee) desiring to gain that knowledge or skill in order to further develop professional expertise.” ~ Michael Zey, The Mentor Connection.

Mentoring programs generally serve the following purposes: Educational or academic mentoring – helps mentees improve their overall academic achievement.

Educational or academic mentoring programs best practices: 1. Peer to Peer Tutoring 2. Study Groups 3. GPA Challenges

Mentoring programs generally serve the following purposes: Career mentoring – helps mentees develop the necessary skills to enter or continue on a career path.

Career Mentoring: 1. Power Luncheons with Professionals 2. Faculty and Staff Mentor Assignments

Mentoring programs generally serve the following purposes: Personal development mentoring- supports mentees during times of personal or social stress and provides guidance for decision making.

Personal Development Mentoring Best Practices: 1. Skill shops 2. Broaden/Increase Exposure 3. Create Brotherhood