FAQ

• Mentoring is a strong and valuable tool for developing an employee. It occurs in a professional relationship that is voluntary and fostered by both persons.

• Mentors provide higher amount of several types of career development functions including coaching, providing challenging assignments, or increasing the protégé’s exposure and visibility.

• The One-on-One program is open to full-time staff members who are new to their position in SAS within their first year of employment.

• The Mentoring Ring is open to any SAS full-time staff member.

An effective mentor can professionally guide the mentee while maintaining a friendly and supportive relationship. A mentor should always have the mentee's best interests in mind and tailor their mentorship style to meet the needs of the mentee.

Potential mentors should possess the following characteristics:

Leadership qualities

People oriented behavior

Knowledge of SAS’s mission and values

Commitment to developing staff and assisting others to be successful

• Become a better leader

• Learn more about the University

• Shape the leaders of tomorrow

• Gain new perspectives and fresh ideas

• Change someone’s world

• Exercise emotional intelligence

• Strengthen the lessons you’ve already learned

• Improve productivity

• Feel good about yourself

You can apply any time on a rolling basis. Once a mentor is identified in-line with your objectives, you will be contacted to begin the program.