The mentorship system at Delhi College of Arts & Commerce aims to provide opportunities for students to benefit from the rich experience, expertise and wisdom of their teachers. Constant interaction with their mentors will enable students to develop new skills, sharpen existing ones and equip themselves to pursue suitable career goals. A vibrant mentor-mentee relationship in the campus will help students find an emotional and moral anchor whenever they face challenging situations in their lives. This system will prove particularly useful to outstation students who have to cope with life in a metropolis without familial support systems. Nurturing a healthy and vibrant mentor-mentee relationship will enrich campus life in significant ways and will transform the college into a cradle of excellence informed by compassion.
Vision of the Program
A well-designed mentorship program at colleges should aim to foster a supportive and enriching environment for students, providing them with guidance, inspiration, and practical skills that extend beyond the classroom. Here's our vision for a mentorship program:
• Development of students by providing guidance not just on academics but also on personal matters.
• Career Guidance through Industry Insight by providing networking opportunities with respective industry people.
• Holistic Skills Enhancement through imparting practical skills for entrepreneurial development
• Continuous Feedback and Evaluation
• Utilize technology to facilitate virtual mentorship for remote or international students.
• Create an online platform where mentors can share resources, articles, and job opportunities with their mentees.
• Involve alumni as mentors to provide insights into the post-graduation landscape and offer guidance based on their experiences.
• Encourage mentors and mentees to set clear and measurable goals at the beginning of the program.
Role of Mentors
Mentors play a crucial role in guiding and supporting the development of their mentees.
• Foster a trusting and confidential relationship with the mentee by gaining their trust and open communication.
• Clearly outline the objectives and expectations of the mentorship relationship by ensuring that both mentor and mentee have a shared understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
• Providing guidance on academic matters, course selection, and study strategies and offer insights into the mentee's chosen field, sharing experiences and advice on career development.
• Facilitating introductions to relevant professionals and industry contacts and helping mentees in developing networking skills
• Assessing the mentee's strengths and weaknesses to tailor guidance and support through providing constructive feedback to help the mentee improve their skills and performance.
• Regularly check in on the mentee's progress toward their goals and offer assistance as needed.
• Helping the mentee identify and navigate challenges, providing guidance and alternative perspectives.
• Assisting in resolving conflicts or difficulties that may arise during the mentorship relationship.
• Being available for additional support or guidance as needed, within reasonable limits.
• Fostering independent thinking and problem-solving skills in the mentee.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the mentee's personal and academic information.
Details of the Program
A successful mentorship relationship is built on mutual respect, trust, and a shared commitment to the mentee's growth and success. For this purpose:
• Mentees shall be assigned to the mentors right from the first year of the programme.
• The mentees preferably be attached to the same mentor for the entire duration of the programme.
• Mentors will meet the mentees once every two weeks, enquire about the difficulties they might be facing and assess their academic progress.
• The mentor will function as a bridge between students and the college administration.
• The mentor shall identify the students whose performance/attendance is below par. The mentor shall interact with the student and try to find out the cause of the problem or an indifferent behavior. If required the mentor will involve the parents, head of the department for reforming the student.
• Mentors will also actively motivate mentees to take part in curricular and extracurricular activities and help shape their career goals.
• The mentor shall meet the mentees regularly and record the outcome of the meeting.
• The mentor shall also keep a track of the academic performance of mentees including continuous assessment, term and examination and help the mentee through counselling or by arranging remedial teaching, if necessary Work on Behavioural issues and discipline matters Health and physical well-being
