Videos UW CWD Mentoring videos

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A mentor is an advisor, teacher, counselor, and role model. Formal mentoring programs match a senior or more experienced person – the mentor – to a junior or less experienced person – the mentee or protégé. A working definition of the practice of mentoring would focus on a mentee’s achievements, success in school, and preparation for the workforce through a one-on-one relationship that is non-threatening and non-judgmental to both parties. It is a relationship that changes over time as each grows, learns and gains experiences in the relationship.

Mentoring has both a career and psycho-social focus. Typically, the mentor provides guidance; facilitates the transition form school to work; serves as a role model; counsels on different topics of concern; and offers insights a perspective on the world, relationships or any topic of interest to the mentee.

In a reciprocal relationship, both the mentor and mentee derive benefits from the relationship, such as increased self-confidence, individual reorganization, and networking opportunities. A mentor can be a friend or a partner, but neither are necessary prerequisites to a successful relationship. Mentors and mentees may represent diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, educational level, science and engineering disciplines, and marital and parental status.

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How to Select Scenarios
Facilitators may choose to use one or more video scenarios as a supplement to their training sessions. They will need to select scenarios that are most appropriate to the topic and audience. The scenarios cover different combinations of professional mentors and female student mentees at various times within their mentoring relationships. The topics and issues covered in the scenarios are similar to those described in the Guide for Administrators. The following identifies which scenarios relate to those topics.

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The scenarios have been designed to reflect diversity in mentoring pairs in regards to gender, ethnicity, race, and age. They also offer variety in fields of engineering and science. Two different settings are used-a formal setting in the mentor's office and an informal setting in a restaurant.

 

 

How to Prepare an Audience to View the Mentoring Scenarios


Video Content
There are eight scenarios of different mentoring pairs at different stages of their mentoring relationships. The Scenario Description pages include specific information about each scenario that will assist facilitators in selecting scenarios. It is recommended that facilitators use this section of the video guide during their video presentations.
A list of questions is presented for facilitators' use in discussion; however, facilitators may also develop their own questions. Space is provided to record additional questions.
The information on each scenario includes:

  • Introductory Description (as narrated on the videotape prior to each scenario);
  • Additional Description;
  • Learning Summary (as narrated on the videotape just after each scenario);
  • Possible Questions. 

Scenario No. Scenario Overview Scenario Description Video
 1 Robert Morrison, a professional civil engineer, and Anna Santos, an undergraduate civil engineering student, have been paired for a mentoring relationship and are meeting for the first time. scenario 1 description  video1
 2 Rosemary Wilkins, a professional computer engineer, and Jennifer Anderson, an undergraduate computer engineering student, have been paired for a mentoring relationship and are meeting for the first time.

scenario 2 description

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 3 Mentoring pair-Robert Morrison, a professional civil engineer, and Anna Santos, an undergraduate civil engineering student-are meeting for the second time about three months after their first meeting. scenario 3 description  video3
4 Mentoring pair-Rosemary Wilkins, a professional computer engineer, and Jennifer Anderson, an undergraduate computer engineering student­-are meeting for the second time about three months after their first meeting. scenario 4 description  video4
5 Richard Chandler, a professional civil engineer, and Rachel, a civil engineering student, have been involved in a mentoring relationship for about six months and are having dinner at a local restaurant.

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6 Maria, a new graduate student in mechanical engineering, is meeting for the first time with Professor Stratton, a mechanical engineering professor, to discuss a potential research assistantship and mentoring relationship. scenario 6 description  video6
7 Christine, a graduate student in bio-engineering, is meeting off campus with her mentor, Brad, a young bio-engineering professor, to express concern about their relationship. scenario 7 description  video7
8 Dr. Merrick, a professional chemist, has hired her mentee, Anita, who is an undergraduate chemistry student, to work in her laboratory. They meet in Dr. Merrick's office and discuss how the job is going. scenario 8 description  video8

Guidance on Mentoring Benefits, Responsibilities, and Expectations of Mentors and Mentees