Full Circle Mentoring Program
Full Circle, is a mentorship program, which offers a select number of seniors
the opportunity to connect with an alumna mentor as they prepare to transition
from student to professional. The program allows alumnae to take stock of
their own accomplishments, stay connected to their alma mater and build
their professional/social networks. Protégés may seek advice
from mentors on several issues including the transition to the professional
world, balancing work and personal life and job preparation.
- Apply Online — Protégé, application due by February 8, 2012.
- Apply Online — Mentor, application due by February 8, 2012.
- Faculty Recommendation Form
Vision
Full Circle establishes the link between students, alumnae and the college
by providing an opportunity to foster a lifelong relationship to Stephens.
The program prepares students to become contributing alumnae who return
full circle to give back to their alma mater.
Full Circle accomplishes this vision by:
- Connecting students to alumnae through mutually beneficial relationships
- Encouraging personal and professional development
- Preparing students to contribute their time, talents and resources to Stephens and their communities
- Promoting traditions among students and alumnae
Objectives:
- Provide a supportive community for Stephens women
- Offer guidance to seniors as they prepare to graduate
- Highlight the value of networking
Who can be a mentor? Any Alumnae who graduated before 2001 is eligible to apply as a mentor. All mentors must be willing to share their experience and knowledge with their protégé. Mentors must make the commitment to communicate with their protégé by phone or email. Mentors will be chosen from the application process who best fit the needs of the current protégé applicant pool.
Mentor responsibilities:
- Sincere interest in developing a relationship
- Act as a positive role model, advisor and professional resource for protégé
- Help protégé set goals and develop action plans
- Commit to a relationship by allocating appropriate time and focus
- Follow through on commitments or renegotiate appropriately
- Participate in electronic surveys and provide feedback to Full Circle Directors when requested
Alumnae benefits:
- Enhance leadership and coaching skills
- Create a new support network with future alumnae
- Gain perspective through inspiring, encouraging and guiding protégés
Who can be a protégé? Any student who is graduating December 2012 or May 2013 is eligible to apply as a protégé. All protégés must make the commitment to communicate with their mentors by phone or email.
Protégé responsibilities:
- Sincere interest in developing a relationship
- Initiate and drive the relationship
- Raise questions and seek feedback
- Commit to relationship by allocating appropriate time and focus
- Follow through on commitments or renegotiate appropriately
- Participate in electronic surveys and protege meetings
Student benefits:
- Unique opportunity to create a relationship with a Stephens alumna
- Receive guidance on anything from life transitions to career choices
- Build your Stephens alumnae network
Selection process: Prospective mentor application materials need to be submitted online. Interested seniors will submit an application, faculty recommendation form and 400-500 word essay online.
Alumnae and seniors will be matched based on backgrounds and interests. Our goal for this program will be to pair 20 seniors and 20 alumnae for the academic year.
Time commitment: The program extends from September through June. Alumnae and seniors commit a minimum of two interactions per month to communicate either in person or via phone and accessibility by email on a weekly basis.
Protégés are encouraged
to schedule a visit with their mentor where they live during the academic
year to further build the relationship.
- Apply Online — Protégé, application due by February 8, 2012
- Apply Online — Mentor,application due by February 8, 2012
- Faculty Recommendation Form
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Philanthropy by phone (573) 876-7110 or email fullcircle@stephens.edu.
