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