MentorMatch (M²)

What Is Mentoring? 


Research has proven that students who are connected to and feel comfortable at an institution of higher learning are more likely to graduate from that institution. On the contrary, students who must rely on their own support networks are more likely to transfer or drop-out.

Mentoring promotes the philosophy that the personal connection between a mentor and mentee will support student self-advocacy leading a determined student to graduate from his/her university. The positive connections that students make at the college foster the creation of a safe and comfortable learning environment where academic exploration and experimentation are encouraged.

M2 

M2 is a three month-long program and consists of UNH students and volunteer UNH Alumni. This influential collaboration will allow alumni to improve college life for students, while sharing past memories as a UNH undergraduate and current knowledge as a career professional. Students will be able to alleviate academic and personal challenges they now face and avoid problematic issues in the future with positive interaction from their new comrade. Appointed students can comfortably participate knowing all of the information exchanged will be kept confidential. M2 will also effectively pair mentees and mentors using a thorough questionnaire which investigates interests for both parties. 

Goals  

  1. The M2 steering committee will establish a network of alumni and parents who volunteer to support and guide students through the college experience.
  2. The M2 Program will foster mentoring relationships that support a student's journey towards self-reliance, successful graduation, and job placement.
  3. The M2 Program will challenge students to work through personal and academic challenges, and build self-esteem and confidence through the pursuit of higher education.
Outcomes

M2 intends to help University of New Haven students feel supported by college alumni, comfortable and safe in a welcoming learning environment, and challenged and rewarded by successfully navigating the college process. The Program will support the acquisition of knowledge and the journey to becoming life-long learners. 		 
 

For more information please contact:
Kathy Forkin
Career Services Specialist
kforkin@newhaven.edu
203.932.7342

 

 

 

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