WELCOME, MENTORS!
Every semester, it is the work you do to coach and support your Fellows that helps make the Semester in the City Program such a full and rich experience.
We hope that the resource documents that you find here will help answer your questions and give you the support you need to build and strengthen your mentorship skills.
Fall 2022 Mentor Orientation
Curious about the answers to the most common Mentor questions? Wondering about AmeriCorps rules and prohibited activities?
Reviewing these documents is a good place to start:
Resource Hub
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These documents include checklists for what to do before and during your Fellow's first week, a sample onboarding schedule, and sample weekly 1:1 templates. There are also templates for the initial planning stages of your Fellow's Special Project.
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This section contains the forms and information you need once the semester is in full swing.
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These are the forms Mentors are required to submit at the end of the semester. They are due one day after the final day of internships (Wednesday of Program Week 15). There is also a meeting guide to help you discuss your performance ratings with your Fellow.
Student Support Issues
Fellows come to the SITC Program with a wide range of professional, academic, and life experiences. They also may have issues that they are struggling with. These documents and videos outline strategies to help you handle the most common issues. They also describe our Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) process.
Building Professional Skills (video, 13 min) | Slides
Building Communication Skills (video, 8 min) | Slides
Working Remotely (video, 6 min) | Slides
Chronic Lateness and Absences (video, 8 min) | Slides
Physical and Mental Health Issues (video, 5 min) | Slides
If you have any additional questions or would like to get in touch, please email Cory Clarke, Manager of Internships, at cory.clarke@collegeforsocialinnovation.org for more information.