De Vries Institute for Global Faculty Development

• Communicate with their mentee weekly, by telephone, email, or in person, to keep in touch about what is going on in their lives • Be respectful of the mentee’s time, opinions, and decision-making and strive for mutual respect • Serve as a positive role model by modeling desirable behaviors, i.e., patience, tolerance, and reflective listening • Be comfortable and able to establish appropriate boundaries with the mentee and his or her family • Be encouraging and supportive of the mentee • Build self-esteem and motivation • Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together • Help the mentee develop a milestone plan for completing high school and going on to college or work