2016 Cypress College Legacy Mentor Training

1. CYPRESS
COLLEGE
LEGACY PROGRAM MENTOR TRAINING
FALL 2016

2. LEGACY PROGRAM MENTORING
• Introductions
–Mentor Co-Chairs
• Professor Virgil Adams
• Professor Stephanie Eaves
• Purpose
• Appreciative Inquiry

3. LEGACY PROGRAM MENTORING
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

4. LEGACY PROGRAM MENTORING
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

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

6. • HTTP://WWW.SLIDESHARE.NET/GENCOM/GENERATIONAL-LEARNING
What are the Learning Styles?
• Veteran’s
• Baby Boomers
• Generation X
• Generation Y or Millennials
• Generation Z
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7. LEGACY PROGRAM MENTORING

8. HTTP://WWW.HOWTOSTUDY.ORG/
• Study skills assistance in multiple subjects
HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=I6D6CZB9EWE
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9. HTTP://WWW.STUDYGS.NET/WRITING/INDEX.HTM
• Time Management assistance
HTTP://WWW.STUDYGS.NET/WRITING/INDEX.HTM
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10. THESELFESTEEMBLOG.COM/SELF-ESTEEM/SELF-ESTEEM/SIX-PILL
• Self-esteem related issues
http://www.inc.com/geil-browning/ten-ways-to-motivate-anyone.html
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11. • 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

12. Doggie Bag of Material (page 1 of 2)
Generational Learning Styles
http://www.slideshare.net/GenCom/generational-learning
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/
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13. Doggie Bag of Material (page 2 of 2)
Self-esteem
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
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
http://www.studygs.net/writing/index.htm
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14. Meeting Notes
Meeting Notes
Date/Time of Meeting:
Mentor:
Mentee:
Agenda items:
Main Discussion Points:
Decisions reached:
Proposed agenda items for next meeting:
Meeting Notes
Meeting Notes
Date/Time of Meeting:
Mentor:
Mentee:
Agenda items:
Main Discussion Points:
Decisions reached:
Proposed agenda items for next meeting:

15. THANK YOU !
HAVE A GREAT SEMESTER!
•Questions and Answers
•Closing Comments
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