mentor
Students arriving on campus today are more focused on their future than ever and are looking for opportunities to prepare themselves for post-graduation life. Mentoring can be a difference maker for them and for our chapter.
Mentoring Program
The Oregon Alpha mentoring program connects undergraduate members with alumni who can help them while they are in school, when they graduate, and as they navigate their professional life. We were the first chapter to pilot this program with the national fraternity and we are the only fraternity at the University of Oregon giving our members this opportunity.
The program is easy to participate in, does not require previous mentoring experience, and is flexible to fit your schedule. It is an invaluable experience for students who are figuring out their future and looking to make connections. Here is how it works:
The mentoring program starts as soon as Fall rush is complete:
The Chapter President introduces new members to the program and assesses interest for the new year.
Undergraduates and alumni register for the Mentoring Advantage Program on the Phi Psi website.
Brothers are paired according to their careers and areas of interest.
Undergraduate members reach out to their alumni mentor to introduce themselves and decide how (e.g. video calls) and when to meet.
Mentor-Mentee pairs complete their initial meeting to discuss goals and interests.
Fall term
Most of the mentoring sessions happen during winter and spring term. The program is set up to make it really easy for alumni to participate by providing the structure and the resources you need. Here’s how it works:
Mentors and mentees schedule an average of one meeting per month
Discussion guides are available to support the mentoring sessions if needed
We will send emails suggesting milestones and send reminders for completing them.
We will gather feedback from alumni and students on their experience to help us improve the program for next year
Winter and Spring
Signing up
Alumni can sign up any time by completing the MAP Application on the Phi Psi website. Once the students sign up in the fall, we’ll look to see if there is a good match and reach out to you.
questions?
If you have any questions about what’s involved or how to sign up, email Grant Kimball.
Grant Kimball is a business and brand consultant in Portland, Oregon. He has experienced the benefits of the fraternity network first hand connecting with brothers for business, advice and resources.