Vidyaarthi Mitra

Students Mentorship Program

By
Prof. Ramneek Kapoor
Vidyaarthi Mitra
Students Mentorship Program
A step in direction of reducing gaps
between the
*faculty and the student
*bringing cohesive thinking
*sense of belonging
*A common approach to a better
career path
*A sense of pride towards the
teacher-institute-student
Vidyaarthi Mitra
Students Mentorship Program
Maintain informal cordiality
Be available always
Listen from the heart
Speak from the heart
Respect their view points
Refer to the management
Help us-them-yourself to solve their/our
issues
Vidyaarthi Mitra
Students Mentorship Program
Better understand the academic, personal,
career and other environmental issues that
affect our students
Better understand the role, responsibility
and commitment of the vidyaarthi mitra
the mentor
To understand and demonstrate practices
of effective counseling, menting and
advising as a good well wishing friend the
vidyaarthi mitra
Vidyaarthi Mitra
Students Mentorship Program

How do we begin
Receive provide Orientation to the program
Complete mentorship Application form
Analyze different aspirations, career plans
Analyze language , stream background
Students are interviewed
In groups-individually
Correct mentorship forms


Vidyaarthi Mitra Students Mentorship
Program
What is the mentors job
Develop faith and understanding amongst the
new students if they have been able to:
Settle down in their college atmosphere
Understand What has been taught till date
Do they have a language problem
Do they have settled their career goal
Do they have identified their SWOT
Do they need your direction/guidance .
Help as a friend in doing all the above

Vidyaarthi Mitra Students Mentorship Program
Why our students need mentors
Change of atmosphere
New study stream
Peer Pressure
Absenteeism
Goal Setting
Social Skills
Anger Management
Pressure At Home
Part-time Work
Failing Grades
Depression/ Suicide
Substance Abuse



For our students a Mentor can become A role
model

A friend
Easy to talk to
One who shows us
new things
Not a parent
One who does not
judge us
Understanding
Knowledgeable

One who encourages
us
One who listens to us
Open-minded
Empathetic
Trustworthy
One who gives
guidance
One who respects us
One who doesnt get
angry



Vidyaarthi Mitra Students Mentorship Program
Role of the student- Mentor
Academic Help
Goal Setting
Emotional Support
Exposure to new things
Career Exploration Assistance


Vidyaarthi Mitra Students Mentorship Program Practices
of an Effective student Mentor
Builds a
friendship
Has Fun
Keeps
Relationships
Alive
Involves
students in
Decisions
Respects
students
Viewpoints
Is
Committed
Separate
Goals
Easily
available-
approachable
Allows students
to Make
Mistakes
An Effective
Mentor
Focus on
the positive
Vidyaarthi Mitra Students Mentorship Program
Pitfalls of student Mentoring
Imposing past Values
Authoritative attitude
Demand performance without guidance
Not Seeking Support of students
Lack of interest
Criticism

Vidyaarthi Mitra Students Mentorship Program
Stages in student- mentor Relationship
Testing
Goal
Trust
Celebrating together
Vidyaarthi Mitra Students Mentorship Program
Guidelines for creating favorable Situations
Discuss the current situation vis a vis
future expectations
Reinforce positivity about your
mentee.
Settle what you want to accomplish.
Discuss the milestones- strategies
Stay seriously supportive
Discuss fears, concerns sensitive
issues in a private place and healthy
atmosphere
Consider relating something personal
Meet almost three times a week
Vidyaarthi Mitra Students Mentorship Program
Our students Culture
Our students are from extremely
socially diverse background .
They have different customs and
values.
We need to amalgamate all these
into one-Kothari culture
That can happen when we
develop our culture and exhibit
Vidyaarthi Mitra Students Mentorship Program
Goals
Goal of mentoring is to create inclusion.
You feel valued and respected by me.
I feel valued and respected by you.
We create our common goal that lead to
respects for both
Generate activity and spirit of higher
achievements
Generate a better way of dealing with difficult
situations
Build confidence and pride
Accelerate the sense of pride each time a
higher is achieved
Practicing mentorship
Devote your self to your mentoring time,
fully prepared with background of the
mentee
Make use of a game, a book or any other
activity to start a conversation not kill it.
Ask High Quality career oriented
Questions
Be Careful Not To Use Yes And No
Questions
Encourage personal discussions and
encourage openness
Vidyaarthi Mitra Students Mentorship Program
Mentor activities
Organize special career, academic,
social and cultural seminars
Create a culture of debate and
discussion
Develop a logo , slogan and idea
Develop a face book personal page
Develop a whatsap group
Develop a twitter group
Name your group

Vidyaarthi Mitra Students Mentorship Program
keeping it alive

4-6 hours each week
Weekly telephone contact
activities/hours
Keep contact with parents
Develop wisdom classes
Encourage participation in all college
activities



Thank you