1. MUGS
Mentoring Undergraduates to
Graduate Success

2. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
 To provide ongoing support to undergraduates as
they navigate the graduate school application
process in the form of one-on-one mentoring,
monthly workshops, and collaborative connections
to valuable resources.
 Mentees = I/O concentrated undergrads
 Workshops open to whole department

3. COLLABORATION
 Psi Chi/Psychology Club, Psych. Students of Color
 Psychology Undergrad Advisors
 Career Center
 Counseling services
 Academic support:
 Learning assistance program
 TILT tutoring hall
 Writing center
 Academic advancement center
 Pace tutoring center (math)
 Counseling center (offers study skills courses)
 Student financial services
 Slice (extra-circulars & leadership)
 Internship opportunities?

4. WORKSHOPS
 Personal statement
 Recommendation letters
 GRE studying
 Research experience
 Internship/applied experience
 Communicating with programs
 Email
 Phone
 Campus visits

5. MENTORS
 Why do it?
 Academic—Great for teaching CV
 Applied—Prepare for workforce
 Personal growth
 Rewarding!
 Your commitment
 Presence at kickoff meeting
 First meeting with mentee in-person
 Once per month check in with mentee (minimum)
 Workshop presenter?
 Resource sharing (website)

6. WEBSITE
 Housed on I/O Psych main page & within IOPAC
 Main page:
 Program information
 Upcoming dates
 Survey links (pairing & evaluation)
 Bios of mentors
 Resources for mentees
 Blueprint for goals
 Expectations
 Collaboration page
 Resources for mentors
 Open and private (Google Docs)

7. KICKOFF MEETING
 Mixer with mentors and prospective mentees
 Food/drink
 Overview of program
 Training
 Expectations: Communication, boundaries
 Goal development, accountability
 For mentees: Blueprint of goals/team charter
 Poor-fit protocol
 Mentors provide bios
 Mentees pick top 3 mentors afterwards on Qulatrics
survey

8. PAIRING
Mentor expertise/characteristics + mentee goals
 Personal statement
 Research experience
 GRE studying
 Masters/Ph.D. programs
 Applied v. academic
 Teaching
 Internships
 Letters of recommendation
 Taking time off between undergrad & graduate school

9. EVALUATION
Online surveys:
 Mentor survey
 Mentee survey
 Pre, mid-point, post, follow-up

10. TIMELINE
 Now-6/1: Recruitment of mentors
 Doodle pool w/ detailed info
 6/1-7/1: Mentor survey
 Expertise/desired services to provide
 Characteristics (journey to grad school)
 8/1: Website posted
 Mentor bios
 9/2-9/13: Active recruitment
 Classes, labs, Psych. Dept.
 9/16 (ish): Kickoff meeting
 9/16-9/27: Mentee survey open
 9/27-9/30: Mentee/mentor pairing
 10/1: Mentees & mentors officially matched!
 In-person meeting in early October
 10/13-5/14: Monthly workshops administered

11. FUTURE GOALS
2013-2014
 Sponsorship through Mugs Coffeeshop?
 Funding
 Mixers
 GRE studying resources
 SIOP funding
2015
 Expansion to entire Psych Dept. ?