Mentoring Policy

We recognize the importance of mentoring in fostering academic, personal, and professional growth among our students. Our mentoring policy aims to provide guidance, support, and resources for effective mentorship.

Purpose

The mentoring program at Noble Women's College is established to:

• Facilitate the personal and professional development of students through guidance from their mentors.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes learning, goal setting, and skill enhancement.
• Enhance student engagement, retention, and success throughout their academic journey.

Mentoring Structure

• Mentor Selection: Mentors are faculty members from various departments of the college.
• Mentee Enrollment: Students are enrolled with their respective mentors by the heads of the departments.
• Duration: The mentoring relationship typically spans an academic semester or longer, allowing for consistent guidance and support.

Roles and Responsibilities

For Mentors:

• Guidance and Support: Provide guidance, advice, and support to mentees in academic, career, and personal development.
• Regular Meetings: Engage in regular meetings with mentees to discuss goals, progress, and challenges.
• Resource Sharing: Share knowledge, experiences, and resources that may benefit the mentee's growth and development.

For Mentees:

• Goal Setting: Collaborate with mentors to set achievable short-term and long-term goals.
• Active Participation: Actively engage in meetings, seek advice, and utilize resources provided by mentors.
• Feedback: Provide feedback on the mentoring relationship and communicate needs for additional support or guidance.

Support and Evaluation

• Continuous support and guidance will be provided to both mentors and mentees throughout the mentoring relationship.
• Evaluation mechanisms will be in place to assess the effectiveness and impact of the mentoring program, incorporating feedback from participants for improvements.

Confidentiality and Respect

All mentoring relationships are to be conducted with confidentiality, mutual respect, and professionalism.