1. + Mentoring in college Dr. La’Tonya Rease Miles Director, Academic Resource Center December 2, 2011

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3. + Terry Flennaugh Assistant Professor Department of Teacher Education Ph.D., University of California-Los Angeles flennaug@msu.edu 116L Erickson 517-353-9337 Terry Flennaugh specializes in race, culture and equity in education. His research focuses primarily on the educational experiences of Black males and other students of color in urban contexts. Utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, he examines the sense-making processes involved in constructing identities that lead to high academic performance in urban schools. He also studies issues of educational access and equity for communities of color in addition to single-sex educational spaces for urban youth.

4. + Why do you need a mentor, anyway?

5. + Advice Letters of recommendation Job leads Guidance

6. + Difference between mentor and faculty advisor? Usually assigned Has an administrative role/function Facilitates a student’s progress through a program or major Serves as a guide, role model or coach Influence how you see yourself in a given profession Offers career and personal development AdvisorMentor

7. + Is your SPONSOR

8. + How do you know when you’re being mentored?

9. + Will you be my mentor?

10. + It’s a relationship! Makes time to meet with you. Wants to know about you and your goals Makes you feel special Knows your strengths and weaknesses Encourages you to try new things (even if you’re hesitant) Provides guidance and constructive feedback Creates opportunities for you

11. + It’s a relationship! Makes time to meet with you. Wants to know about you and your goals Makes you feel special Knows your strengths and weaknesses Encourages you to try new things (even if you’re hesitant) Provides guidance and constructive feedback Creates opportunities for you

12. + FORMAL INFORMAL TEXTING-LEVEL

13. + It takes work! Communicate deeply (share your goals, desires, strengths, interests) Always follow through! Communicate regularly Texts Emails Office hours Phone calls Cards/notes

14. + Where can I find a mentor? Should be organic (i.e., you genuinely like each other!) In the classroom...... but not always Arrange informational interviews Ask for referrals from other faculty and students

15. + "Every student deserves to be treated as a potential genius." Anton Ehrenzweig