BDS mentorship program 2024 mandeep.pptxdr
- 1. BDS Student Mentorship Program Prof. Mandeep Kaur Program Coordinator
- 2. Mentorship Program Committee Chairperson: Prof. Keya Sircar, Dean Co-ordinator: Prof. Mandeep Kaur Joint Co-ordinator: Prof. Akanksha Juneja Mentors: Faculty members assigned to students
- 4. Roles and responsibilities The Mentor The Mentee Feedback Reflexivity Advice Action Support Gratitude
- 5. Desirable Mentee Qualities Qualities of a Good Mentee ● Personal commitment – preparing for meetings with the mentor and following through with goals/objectives set, taking responsibility to learn. ● Flexibility – recognizing the need to accommodate changes as situations arise yet focused on the overall goal. ● Openness – willingness to accept feedback, discuss areas for improvement, and ask for help, as well as share one’s needs and views with the mentor. ● Open-mindedness – willingness to consider different ideas or opinions, to try new things, and to accept different points of view. ● Initiative – ability to act or take charge to do something without being prompted to do so.
- 6. Desirable Mentee Qualities……contd How to be a Good Mentee ● Be efficient and systematic. ● Be considerate. Schedule meetings ahead of time. Value your mentor’s time. Don’t expect the mentors to be available for you, whenever you want them. ● Be trustworthy. ● Be resourceful. Don’t expect the mentor to have all the answers to your questions. ● Be proactive. Bring up relevant matters to discuss with your mentor. Don’t leave it to the mentor to decide on what to talk about every time.
- 7. ● Be realistic and learn from mistakes. Don’t blame the mentor when advice given does not work out. ● Be curious and engaged. Don’t show disinterest, yawn, or rant during meetings. ● Be responsible, work hard, and put in your best effort. Don’t forget what you committed to doing. ● Be dependable. Don’t disappear into the void when your schedule gets crazy. ● Be professional. Don’t ignore mentor’s attempts to get in touch with you. Desirable Mentee Qualities……contd
- 8. Be open-minded and willing to learn No matter who your mentor is, s/he has experience and expertise to share with you. You and your mentor may have a lot in common or very little. Regardless, if you remain open-minded and want to learn, you will learn and become a better professional as a result.
- 9. Mentor-mentee Relationship ● Trust ● Open Communication ● No harassment ● Building confidence in the institute and amongst peer groups
- 12. Mentorship is never a judgement. It is a form of live helpline for the students.