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Mentors

PMP LogoFind out about being a mentor, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Undergraduate Mentor Reports Postgraduate Mentor Reports 

What's in it for me?

  • free training in group leadership and communication skills
  • a certificate of recognition from the Faculty when you complete the program requirements
  • increased confidence and experience in leading a team
  • experience to add to your CV for future job interviews
  • personal satisfaction through helping others
  • making new friends and widening your networks

Junwei Chen was a mentor in the postgraduate peer mentoring program over two semesters in 2006 - 2007. He now works for Macquarie Bank in Shanghai and has this to say about his experience in the postgraduate peer mentoring program:

Testimonial from a student about the peer mentoring program 

What does a mentor do?

  • works individually or in teams with 4 - 6 students for each mentor
  • provides practical information through a structured academic and campus orientation program
  • helps to build personal relationships and share experiences
  • gives encouragement and direction
  • communicates with their group via email, telephone or Blackboard

At the training sessions you receive a manual and all the information you need to carry out your role.

Undergraduate mentors

A mentor is:

  • a second, third or fourth year (senior) student
  • a volunteer
  • someone who helps a small group of new students to settle in
  • committed to maintaining this support for the first 4 weeks of semester
  • able to direct students to various support services available on campus
  • enthusiastic about peer mentoring

A mentor does not:

  • need to be an expert in a particular field of study
  • act as a tutor for students in the group

How does the Undergraduate Mentoring Program work and what am I committing myself to?

In semester 2, 2009 mentor applications will be accepted from those who have already participated as a mentor in the Economics and Business Peer Mentoring program. Other students who are interested in participating in the program can apply to participate as a mentor for semester 1, 2010.

Postgraduate Mentors

A mentor is:

  • a senior student
  • a volunteer
  • someone who helps a small group of new students to settle in
  • committed to maintaining this support for the first 6 weeks of semester
  • able to direct students to various support services available on campus
  • enthusiastic about peer mentoring


A mentor does not:

  • need to be an expert in a particular field of study
  • act as a tutor for students in the group

How does the Postgraduate Mentoring Program work and what am I committing myself to?

The program operates in three stages:

  1. Pre-program
    1. one half-day training session and a short information session before the start of semester on Monday 13th July 2009
    2. participation in the Program launch at Postgraduate Orientation Day, Wednesday 22nd July, 2009, when you meet the students you will be mentoring
    3. optional participation in mentee recruitment during enrolment week
  2. Program
    1. Three face-to-face meetings (over 5 weeks) where you have the opportunity to share your knowledge and experience
    2. maintaining regular communication with mentees and program coordinators via email and/ or Blackboard
    3. Two social events for all mentors and mentees in the program
    4. Three brief reports to program coordinators
  3. Post-Program
    1. participation in feedback to evaluate the program

For more information, please contact the mentoring program coordinators.