Mentor Program

The Engaged Learning Mentor Program serves the faculty, staff and other professional field experts who act as mentors, and student mentees.

The program is broad enough to appeal to all forms of engaged learning that occur across campus, but is specific to the Engaged Learning project.

The How to Work with Your Mentor workshop addresses responsible mentoring and student project assessment.

Click here to view Mentor Tips.

Here's How It Works:

FOR MENTORS

1. Consider being a mentor. Say yes if a student asks you to serve. 
   
   
2. Review the application process.
   
   
3. Work with student on proposal development.
   
   
4. Review and recommend your student's application.
   
   
5. Stay in regular communication during all phases of the project.
   
   
6. Attend the student’s presentation at the Engaged Learning Forum.
   
   
7. Sign off on your student's final product.
   
   
8. Celebrate at the Engaged Learning graduation event.
   
   
9. Have your participation count toward your teaching responsibilities at SMU.
   
   
10. Come to the Engaged Learning Expo for the announcement of the Excellence in Mentoring Award.

Here's How It Works:

1. Pick your mentor: faculty, staff or other expert in the field. Make sure it is someone with expertise in the academic area of your project.
2. Educate your mentor on the Engaged Learning project.
   
   
3. Explain what you propose to do.
   
   
4. Review together the application process. Of importance is the Student Learning Outcomes Rubric. The rubric lists what is expected of you during each phase of the project. Use it as a guide to develop your proposal.
    
5. Work with your mentor to develop your proposal.
   
   
6. Apply. Remember to get your mentor’s recommendation and signature on your application.
   
   
7. Keep in regular contact with your mentor during your activity, development of your presentation and preparation of your work for publication.
   
   
8. Remember to invite your mentor to all Engaged Learning event: Engaged Learning Expo, your presentation at the Engaged Learning Forum and the graduation lunch.