What is a Mentor? Role and Requirements

Requirements and attributes for Got Your Six mentors.

Mentor Requirements and Attributes 

• Must be a current SCC student who has served or is serving in the US military (active duty, guard or reserve) 
• Must have completed at least one semester at SCC 
• GPA 2.0 or higher 
• Be able to make a semester-long commitment to the mentoring program 
• Be able to commit to the monthly mentor obligations 
• Ability to project a positive attitude (a must) 
• Be able to sign both a mentor contract and a mentor/mentee agreement to establish commitment to the program 

Mentor’s Role

• Mentors will help with the essential part of empowering new veteran students during their transition time
• Mentors will become an important part of helping new veteran students succeed at Sacramento City College by:
  • Helping their mentee adjust to being a college student
  • Assisting their mentee with time management skills
  • Educating their mentee about campus resources
  • Helping their mentee achieve academic success
  • Supporting the VRC in building a strong SCC veteran community
• Mentors will work closely with the program coordinator in identifying topics of discussion and/or campus resource suggestions for mentor/mentee weekly hours
  • Suggestions will be sent out to mentors on Fridays

Got Your Six Mentor Expectations

• Commit to a semester-long mentor/mentee match
• Develop a positive relationship with your assigned mentee
• Meet with assigned mentee two hours per week, e.g., one-on-one meetings, accompanying mentee to student support workshops, veteran student council meetings, or VRC activities
• Provide weekly SITREPS (to include weekly hours with mentee and program feedback) to VRC coordinator each Friday
• Attend mentor training sessions and the mid-semester mentor update session
• If uncomfortable or have any concerns must be able to communicate them to program coordinator

Distinct Mentoring Components

Mentoring has distinct characteristics – the list below exemplifies what Got Your Six Mentors can expect from their role as a mentor.

• Mentorships can be enduring personal relationships
• Mentorships are reciprocal relationships
• Mentors should demonstrate positive and helpful personalities
• Mentors can provide mentees with assistance in finding support services
• Mentors can provide mentees with social and emotional support
• Mentors should serve as role models
• Mentorships can offer a “safe harbor” for mentees to seek advice and help

What a Mentor Is Not

• A mentor is not an academic advisor.
• A mentor is not a social buddy.

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