2016 Cypress College Legacy Mentor Training

CYPRESS COLLEGELEGACY PROGRAM MENTOR TRAINING

FALL 2016

LEGACY PROGRAM MENTORING

• Introductions–Mentor Co-Chairs• Professor Virgil Adams• Professor Stephanie Eaves

• Purpose•Appreciative Inquiry


Characteristics of an Ineffective Mentor– Exhibiting a lack of respect– Taking credit for the success of the student– Losing your temper or blaming the student–Not supporting the student (having their back)–Being emotionally stingy


Characteristics of a Good Mentor:•Identifying or aligning yourself with the student•Possessing a genuine interest in the student•Demonstrating a balanced approach to life (work/leisure).•Demonstrating the ability to listen effectively•Application of the Platinum Rule vs. the Golden Rule


•What do most students need in order to be successful?–Self-Esteem–Time management–Study skills–An understanding of their Learning Style

• HTTP://WWW.SLIDESHARE.NET/GENCOM/GENERATIONAL-LEARNING

What are the Learning Styles?•Veteran’s•Baby Boomers•Generation X•Generation Y or Millennials•Generation Z


http://www.slideshare.net/GenCom/generational-learning



HTTP://WWW.HOWTOSTUDY.ORG/

• Study skills assistance in multiple subjects

HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=I6D6CZB9EWE


http://www.howtostudy.org/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6d6CZB9eWE

HTTP://WWW.STUDYGS.NET/WRITING/INDEX.HTM

• Time Management assistance

HTTP://WWW.STUDYGS.NET/WRITING/INDEX.HTM


http://www.studygs.net/writing/index.htm




THESELFESTEEMBLOG.COM/SELF-ESTEEM/SELF-ESTEEM/SIX-PILLARS-OF-SELF-ESTEEM-ACCEPT-YOUR-NEGATIVE-EMOTIONS-AND-LEARN-FROM-THEM-2

• Self-esteem related issues

http://www.inc.com/geil-browning/ten-ways-to-motivate-anyone.html


http://theselfesteemblog.com/self-esteem/self-esteem/six-pillars-of-self-esteem-accept-your-negative-emotions-and-learn-from-them-2





• Personal Information • Professional Goals: • Degree/s • Certificate/s • Special Training and Awards • Occupation (present)

History of Employment Special interest/Passion Professional Association/s Favorite quote/philosophy Webpage/Published/Cited Works

Bio for Mentors

Doggie Bag of Material (page 1 of 2)

Generational Learning Styles


Study Skills

Procrastination : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHr8y4hRYc0&feature=youtube

Note-taking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6d6CZB9eWE

Self-esteem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq-fSpFhNYw

Multiple Subjects: http://www.howtostudy.org/

Legacy Program Mentoring


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHr8y4hRYc0&feature=youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6d6CZB9eWE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq-fSpFhNYw


Doggie Bag of Material (page 2 of 2)

Self-esteem



http://toliveistogrow.wordpress.com/2011/12/29/the-importance-of-achievement/

Time Management

http://www.studygs.net/timman.htm

http://www.studygs.net/shared/mgmnt.htm

http://www.studygs.net/assignment.htm



Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes

Date/Time of Meeting: Mentor: Mentee:

Agenda items: Main Discussion Points: Decisions reached: Proposed agenda items for next meeting:

THANK YOU ! HAVE A GREAT SEMESTER!

•Questions and Answers•Closing Comments


2016 Cypress College Legacy Mentor Training

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