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Starting in the fall of 2018, the ASC Match Mentor Program is a college-wide initiative that matches alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences, one-to-one, with current Arts and Sciences majors. This program is a collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences Center for Career and Professional Success, the College of Arts and Sciences Office of Advancement, and the Arts and Sciences Alumni Society Board.
If you are an ALUMNI and would like to volunteer as a mentor, please complete this form.
If you are a STUDENT and would like to apply to become a mentee, please complete this form.
For more information about how to get involved with the Arts and Sciences Center for Career and Professional Success, please email or call Scott Kustis (614-247-8698).
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As alumni, you have a wealth of knowledge to pass on to a student. You’re positioned to assist them by offering advice, answering questions, and giving constructive feedback as they progress through their time at Ohio State.
As a mentor, you will be matched one-to-one with a student for the duration of the school year. You and your mentee will agree upon topics to discuss and the parameters for your time together (i.e. how often you’ll meet, where you’ll meet, etc.). The center will provide additional resources and modules to cover with your mentee which could include, for example, Professionalism in the Workplace or Utilizing Your Arts and Sciences Degree in Today’s Business World.
Ideal mentors are those who will be able to:
- Meet a minimum of two times with their mentee,
- Teach mentees about the value of an Arts and Sciences degree,
- Provide career guidance and advice on the transition from the classroom to the workplace,
- Complete program surveys and evaluations to allow us to continue to build this program.
The advantages of being a mentor are plentiful, and include: increasing the value of your Arts and Sciences degree by investing in the future of our College; connecting with the College on a deeper and more personal level; gaining experience in coaching and advising; enriching your life by making a difference in someone else’s life!
Please check back regularly for updated registration information. If you have an interest in being a mentor please contact Scott Kustis directly, at kustis.1@osu.edu, to be added to the mentor interest list.
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The alumni mentor application is now open for the Autumn 2024 to Spring 2025 academic year:
To register to be a mentor for the 2024-2025 school year please go to: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7UwojG1xEBCBfkW
What happens after I apply to the program?
Applications will be accepted from early August through early-September (or until the program organizers feel they have received enough applications given the space limitations of the program). All applications will be reviewed, and those chosen to participate will be notified in early September. Applying to the program does not guarantee a spot in the program.
I’ve already completed one year of the program (as a mentor or a mentee). Can I apply again?
Yes! If you are an alumni mentor and would like to register again, and receive a new student mentee, you’re more than welcome. Any alumni from an Arts and Sciences major is eligible to apply regardless of whether they’ve previously participated in the program.
What happens after I’m matched?
Once mentors and mentees are matched program organizers will communicate the matches to all parties involved. This will happen in mid-September. The program will then kick off each year with a launch event during Autumn Semester. At the launch event, you’ll have a chance to meet and also learn more about the logistics of the program from the program organizers.
I’m an alumnus and live outside of Ohio. Can I still apply?
Yes! We welcome any interested alumnus to apply, but please keep in mind the parameters we have outlined for what an ideal mentor is:
- Meet face-to-face a minimum of two times with their mentee,
- Come back to campus for a launch event during Autumn Semester (and participate in other program events),
- Teach mentees about the value of an Arts and Sciences degree,
- Provide career guidance and advice on the transition from the classroom to the workplace, and
- Complete program surveys and evaluations to allow us to continue to build this program
I’ve never been a mentor to a student before. What should I talk about with my mentee?
This program is designed to have both structure and elements of organic growth. Program organizers will provide discussion topics that you can engage your mentee with (such as Professionalism in the Workplace or Preparing for an Interview, for example). We also know, however, that no two mentor/mentee relationships will be the same. We want to allow relationships to grow organically and give mentors and mentees the freedom to explore a variety of topics that are both interesting and beneficial to both parties.
What should I do if I have any concerns about the relationship during the year?
Mentors and mentees are encouraged to contact Scott Kustis directly, at Kustis.1@osu.edu, at any time during the year with comments, concerns, or feedback.