1. Mentoring Anne Barton Regional Director – NSLP Past President of NYSFAAA

2. Origin of Mentoring Homer’s “The Odyssey”  20 years!!!! Greek word meaning “enduring”

3. What is a Mentor? Caring person who is willing to serve as a role model Person who provides support, encouragement and positive perspective Person who provides ongoing contact with the Mentee

4. Type of Mentoring Natural mentoring  Through friendship & collegiality Planned mentoring  Structured programs www.mentoring.org www.managementmentors.com

5. Attributes of a Good Mentor Strong Interpersonal Skills  Patient and Good Listener  Confident in their own Abilities  Willingness to Share their Personal Experiences

6. Attributes - continued Knowledge of the Business  Knows about training opportunities  Knows about career opportunities  Knows about volunteer opportunities

7. Attributes - continued Interested in Someone Else’s Growth  Allows them to develop at their own pace  Help them take risks and accept failure  Always supportive

8. Why is Mentoring Important to NYSFAAA? Helps retain the next generation of leaders Improves leadership skills Develops new leaders Enhances career development of our members – Fast track

9. Why is Mentoring Important to the Mentor? Satisfaction from Helping Others Expanded Perspectives Powerful Personal Insight Opportunity share experience and wisdom Reaffirmation of our own path Meaningful relationships/friendships

10. Why is Mentoring Important to Mentees? Provides a safety net Provides an opportunity to test new ideas Provides candid/honest feedback Lessens stress Accelerates learning Provides support

11. Excuses for not being a Mentor I don’t have the time I don’t feel “qualified” I don’t want to be involved I don’t think it is necessary I am not needed

12. Real Reason to be a Mentor NYSFAAA needs active, life long members It is the right thing to do!

13. What Now?? Please get involved Mentor someone in NYSFAAA Bring someone to every meeting you attend Set a goal to become more involved yourself

14. Why the Financial Aid Profession? Story provided by Mike Bennett, NASFAA Chair

15. NYSFAAA needs you – now more than ever!