The vision of the Alumni Mentor Program is to provide an opportunity for Dodge College students and young alumni to be matched with an industry professional in the Fall semester who will assist as they develop the skills and perspectives necessary to succeed in their careers as well as providing a direct link between the classroom and professional world. The pairing will be for an academic year.
The Alumni Mentor Program matches junior and senior undergrad and graduate students, along with young alumni (up to 5 years after graduation) with an industry professional who serves as a role model while providing guidance and direction to the mentee. The main outcome will be achieving a SMART goal that is set by the mentee and reviewed by the mentor. Working with an experienced professional can provide added meaning to the classroom experience as well as enhancing business and career development. Mentors will have the opportunity to reflect on their business/profession through the questions and perspectives of today’s students as well as enjoying the opportunity to give back by working with the next generation of young professionals from Chapman University.
The Alumni Mentor Program is not a placement program. The intent is not to open doors to specific job opportunities. Rather, it allows mentees to develop close relationships with prominent individuals who can share some keys to success while providing advice on what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. The mentors work with mentees in an informal setting to share their thoughts and experiences.