The practice of helping people realise their full potential by inspiring and advancing their abilities, values, knowledge, and self-assurance is known as mentoring. Less experienced mentees (students) are guided by more seasoned mentors (teachers) in a supportive relationship that helps them overcome obstacles and advance intellectually, professionally, and personally.

Objective

In addition to helping mentees expand their professional skill set, the mentorship program seeks to improve the calibre of graduates by making sure they are ready for opportunities in the future.

Mentoring : 

• Enhances the institute's standing and awareness among Stakeholders.
• Establish a welcoming and competitive learning atmosphere for every student.
• Introduce students to the culture of the institution while assisting them in realising their greatest potential through high-quality education.
• For administrative and academic support, mentees and mentors should have open and efficient communication.
• Encourage a culture of inspiration, information exchange, high moral standards, and a dedication to lifelong learning.

The Process

A specific number of mentees are assigned to each mentor, and it is their responsibility to mentor and train them. For the course of the program, the Mentor-Mentee groups remain set.

A mentor is a buddy who aspires to see kids flourish and is more than just an advisor. Mentors are smart, compassionate, empathetic, and patient. Essentially, a mentor fulfils seven essential functions: confidante, coach, role model, advisor, sponsor, agent, and instructor. He or she mentors and helps the mentees grow both personally and professionally. In order to provide each mentee with the complete support they require, mentors are available to assist them with both their academic and personal objectives. They support mentees in thriving and overcoming adversity.

In order to help the mentees overcome their inhibitions and have an open conversation, each mentor schedules regular sessions with them. The problems that the mentees experience, either alone or in groups, are resolved through conversations and other exercises. The mentor keeps a written, private log of all the sessions, topics covered, comments made, and proposed actions or solutions. When a problem cannot be resolved at the mentor level, it is brought to the attention of the higher or relevant authority. When the appropriate authorities request it, the mentors' records are referred.

Responsibilities

The following tasks are carried out by mentors. Naturally, the list cannot be all-inclusive. There is always more a mentor can do to help the children.

• At least twice a month, meet with the student group.
• Continue to observe, advise, mentor, and inspire pupils in all areas of their academic lives.
• Give students advice on projects, summer training, electives, etc.
• If the circumstances calls for it—for example, academic irregularities, unfavourable behavioural changes, interpersonal relationships, harmful activities, etc.—get in touch with the parents or guardians.
• Assist students with professional guidance and career development.
• Even after the pupils graduate, stay in touch with them.
• Notify the HOD and recommend any necessary administrative action.
• Keep a thorough record of the student's progress.