Mentors | Renaissance Scholars

Role of the Mentor

Academically talented students who are interested in becoming secondary teachers are matched with faculty mentors from their major field.

A faculty mentor’s responsibilities include:

Be aware of your student’s/students’ academic status.
Help your student(s) stay on track to become a teacher.
Meet with your student(s) to discuss academic progress and participation in program, a least once a semester and sign student/mentor report.
Make your student(s) aware of opportunities for involvement such as student organizations and service learning.
Serve as a faculty mentor for research, if appropriate.
Attend symposia with your student(s) when possible.
Stay connected with your student(s) after graduation and serve as a content resource when needed.