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The UWC Scholar-Mentor Program and Preliminary Data Results from the UWC Survey

  • Part 1 – Jennifer
    • Definitions and structure of the program
    • Survey statistics
  • Part 2 – Gail
    • Suggested 3 themes for UWC Members to focus on with accepted Scholars
    • Related Survey feedback
  • Part 3 – Litty
    • Anticipated 3 benefits of the program
    • Related Survey feedback

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The UWC Scholar-Mentor Program Definitions

  • Scholar- a student or recent graduate who wants to learn from her Mentor about topics of her interests and needs
  • Mentor- a UWC Member who guides a Scholar in learning more about our program’s themes to enhance her goals
  • Consultant- a UWC Member who does not have time/desire to be a Mentor but wants to share her knowledge/skills/interests
  • Donor-a UWC Member who is willing to contribute money or supplies to this program

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Summary:

  • Almost 30% are willing to serve as Mentors and another almost 30% favor the idea or want more information.
  • No one opposed the idea of the program.

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Summary:

  • Almost 35% are willing to be Consultants.
  • Another 38% might be willing or need more information.
  • No one expressed opposition to the program.

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Note that 88% support or are open to the idea of using Silent Auction funds to support grants and awards for Scholars.

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Note that 80% favor or would not oppose the inclusion of Scholars on committees.

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The Three Themes for Scholar-Mentors

  • Professional Life
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Mind-Body-Spirit

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Mentoring Approaches to these themes:

  • Guide and Support
  • Active Listening
  • Facilitating
  • Discerning Scholar’s goals

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Other Visions for the Program?�

Examples of Survey Comments �for the Program :

  • Women’s health
  • AI and other forms of technology
  • Networking
  • Meditation and Mindfulness
  • Art and culture

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The Three Main Benefits of the Scholar-Mentor Program

  • For the Scholar
    • New life skills
    • Friendship and support
    • New community
  • For the Mentor
    • Opportunity to “pay it forward”
    • Learning new skills
  • For the UWC
    • Diversify our community
    • Track new women into the UWC and leadership roles
    • Bring fresh new ideas to the UWC

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Focus on the Scholar

  • Desired outcomes
    • Self confidence
    • Self awareness
    • Resilience
    • Sense of belonging to the UWC community
  • Discussion and other ideas

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Questions and Discussion-�Let’s think outside the proverbial box!

  • Ideas?

Thank you!